Point of View -- or POV -- is a critical choice writers make before they ever set the first word onto screen or paper. But what exactly IS POV, and how does an author choose one? What are some of the advantages and drawbacks of the various types?
In the ongoing effort to support Back to Basics month, this article attempts to provide a brief overview for writers struggling to find their voice.
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Simplyprose is looking for staff!
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reports, August 17Two to four people are needed to help run simplyprose.
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YOU LIE!! -- Or do you Lay??
=DarcKnyt
reports, August 18
reports, August 18Do you lie, or lay? Is it laying or lying? This article, in keeping with the Back to Basics theme for August, takes a brief look at using "Lie" vs. "Lay" in prose.
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Poetry Feature #70
*TheFavoritesProject
reports, August 17
reports, August 17We've featured 70 poems since we opened our satellite account in 2007! View the most recent feature here, as well a list of all the previous poems featured by TFP. If you like what you see, than devwatch the account because we feature a new one every week! No membership is required.
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Write #3: To publish or not to publish
^lovetodeviate
reports, August 15
reports, August 15
What you will find in this news article: To publish or not to publish -- A list of resources on publishing | Recent finds | Resource news | Read this | Literature Daily Deviations: July 2008 | I need your feedback 34
Cheating Yourself: How Miscats Affect You
*PunknEra
reports, August 14
reports, August 14A different look at how this well known issue affects you as an artist.
This is a Project: Educate article.
This is a Project: Educate article.
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A Vampire and Werewolf Lit Event
*twilight-apple
reports, August 14
reports, August 14An introduction to a month-long literature event, complete with writing topics and prompts, small contests, and prizes.
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Dots and Dashes -- The Em Dash and Ellipsis
=DarcKnyt reports, August 11
reports, August 11What's an ellipsis, how is it used and what's the difference between ellipses and em dashes in prose? This article discusses the proper use of both em dashes and ellipsis in prose writing, but doesn't redress the matter in non-fiction citations.
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Let's Reduce the Headache
=IanSquall
reports, August 8
reports, August 8A look into why the deviantART Literature submission process is due for an update.
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Poetry & Prose Readings LIVE on Deviant ART
=Flutterings
reports, August 9
reports, August 9I will set up a DA chat room, and we will go into them, and click a link to listen in to the reader at a scheduled time. The reader will read extracts of their work, or poems, and then when they are done reading, get feedback, comments or talk to the listeners.
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Poetry Feature #71
*TheFavoritesProject reports, August 24
reports, August 24Is The Favorites Project making a difference? We're aiming to show you that it does! Read the article to see how.
We've featured 71 poems since we opened our satellite account in 2007. You can view the most recent feature here, as well as find links to our previous features. If you like what you see, please devwatch the account because we feature a new one every week! No membership is required and we have no ulterior motive than to expose some great poetry!
We've featured 71 poems since we opened our satellite account in 2007. You can view the most recent feature here, as well as find links to our previous features. If you like what you see, please devwatch the account because we feature a new one every week! No membership is required and we have no ulterior motive than to expose some great poetry!
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The Use of Adverbs in Fiction Writing
=DarcKnyt reports, 4h 38m ago
reports, 4h 38m agoAdverbs are the endangered species of the adult fiction world. They're frowned on like putting a Baby Ruth bar in a punch bowl at a wedding reception -- not a good idea. They're also indicative of weak writing ... but why? This article covers why adverbs are evil and what you can do to avoid using them.
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Seeking Staff Volunteers
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reports, August 24
reports, August 24An all-in-one writers club focused on helping one another improve rather than belittling those who lack superior writing skills.
In desperate need of staff volunteers.
In desperate need of staff volunteers.
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“Baby..did you forget to take your meds? “
*woodfaery
reports, 7h 11m ago
reports, 7h 11m agoAn article I wrote recently about coping with Mental Health Problems through art.
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Poerty Contest needs you!
*DarthSammo
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reports, 1d 22h agoTwo young DA members are having a poetry contest and need people to read and remark about the two works they produced for the project.
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Poetry Top 10 books 3.Ponder Awhile by Mohit.K.Mis
~mohitmisra
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reports, 2d 2h agoPetry book rankings on Best Book Buys from a collection from 63,702 books.
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Poetry Top 10 boks3.Ponder Awhile by Mohit.K.Misra
~mohitmisra reports, 2d 2h ago
reports, 2d 2h agoPetry book rankings on Best Book Buys from a collection from 63,702 books.
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Rainbow of Poetry: Purple
`bananaprincess
reports, September 25, 2006
reports, September 25, 2006Well, this is it: the last edition of Rainbow of Poetry! I want to thank everyone who has supported this feature by reading the poems, commenting, +hearting. Thanks for showing that poetry has an audience on dA. Thanks also to ^imperfect, who thought up the color idea and has been a huge help with organization.
This final edition is a bit late--with school now in full swing, many contributors have had less time for poem searching. However, we've managed to bring you poems with wine, plums, pomegranates, blackberries, and other yummy things! As always, some poems relate more directly to "purple" than others. Enjoy, and thanks again!
"4. of Multiplication..." by ~stabbedbycupid
"Lavender" by ~Love-in-the-mist
"mia vita violenta" by ~ulala
"Jam" by ^PoeticWar
"there are voices, only" by ~decalogue
"Cabernet Sauvignon" by *caveatLECTOR
While the point of this feature was to find poems already on deviantART, *salshep, upon hearing of our quest for "purple" in dAlit, wrote a poem of such subtle goodness that it must be shared. We bring you "Pr0n-ku."
Classic purple poems: The plum poems of William Carlos Williams!
"This Is Just To Say" is fun, and also comes in handy as a poetic note to leave roommates next time you raid their side of the fridge.
"To a Poor Old Woman" is a favorite WCW poem, and good to study for its use of repetition and linebreaks.
Contributors: =vivus, `krissie, `sanguru, *SparrowSong
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This final edition is a bit late--with school now in full swing, many contributors have had less time for poem searching. However, we've managed to bring you poems with wine, plums, pomegranates, blackberries, and other yummy things! As always, some poems relate more directly to "purple" than others. Enjoy, and thanks again!
"4. of Multiplication..." by ~stabbedbycupid
"Lavender" by ~Love-in-the-mist
"mia vita violenta" by ~ulala
"Jam" by ^PoeticWar
"there are voices, only" by ~decalogue
"Cabernet Sauvignon" by *caveatLECTOR
While the point of this feature was to find poems already on deviantART, *salshep, upon hearing of our quest for "purple" in dAlit, wrote a poem of such subtle goodness that it must be shared. We bring you "Pr0n-ku."
Classic purple poems: The plum poems of William Carlos Williams!
"This Is Just To Say" is fun, and also comes in handy as a poetic note to leave roommates next time you raid their side of the fridge.
"To a Poor Old Woman" is a favorite WCW poem, and good to study for its use of repetition and linebreaks.
Contributors: =vivus, `krissie, `sanguru, *SparrowSong
Past features:
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
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