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LitWIP'S SHOWCASE PROJECT (repost)

*LitWIP:iconLitWIP: reports, December 15
To improve the visibility of the stories we host, we are going to offer a new service for both authors and readers, so that...

AUTHORS will get an opportunity to highlight their work and tickle the readers' curiosity

READERS will be able to get an idea of what they are going to read, and choose according to their tastes

The Written Revolution – One Week In

=StarBoyDeath:iconStarBoyDeath: reports, December 15
#theWrittenRevolution is a group focused on literature, to give all writers a chance to develop and promote their work, whether it be prose, poem, song lyrics and any other form of writing. Our members are caring and supportive, as well as dedicated and talented writers. Anyone is welcome: if you love writing, or maybe just reading, you can be a part of the writing phenomenon that will rock the deviantART world.

Simplyprose: November's Submissions

*simplyprose:iconsimplyprose: reports, December 14
November's Submissions for *simplyprose.

THE LIT LIST: Issue No. 51

`ATrue:iconATrue: reports, December 13
This weekly newsletter lists the literature activities being hosted all over DeviantArt.

This issue features:

:bulletblue: New prompts from #Writers-Workshop, =RawEm0tion, and #distinctreference.
:bulletblue: New contests from ~TheSoulAsylum, *TheWritersMeow, #the-haiku-club, and #lyriclub.
:bulletblue: Contest extensions from *Scribblers-Anonymous and #Critique-It.
:bulletblue: New critique opportunities from *writeaway and #Inked-Page.
:bulletblue: 3 new groups!

:iconeditwrimo: ~EditWriMo was inspired by the ever popular Writing Month's like National Novel Writing Month and National Poetry Writing Month. The group has selected January as it's month to encourage editing all month long. For this reason, the group is not fully operational, but keep your eye on it now in preparation for January!

:iconsuturehq: #SutureHQ Suture is back with a new group! For those of you who weren't around, Suture is like the Robin Hood of deviantART literature, bringing writers the information they need with no concern for noteriety. Now they're back with tons of resources for the needy.

:iconthewrittenrevolution: is a group that accepts written submissions for many forms of writing, including poetry, prose, songs, etc. The group is inclusive, accepting writers of all styles and levels of skill. The group is also dedicated to making literature a more prominent and catered-to art form on deviantART. Join the revolution!

Philanthropy Contest

*BleedingHeartsPoetry:iconBleedingHeartsPoetry: reports, December 11
Bleeding Hearts Poetry presents the December contest with an in-depth look at procedures, prizes, and requirements.

LitBits: Issue 3

=KneelingGlory:iconKneelingGlory: reports, December 8
LitBits is a bi-weekly publication that lists projects, discussion, and events happening in dA's literature community. The aim of this publication is to bring as many lit-minded people together in as many ways as possible. If you have something you'd like mentioned in the next article, send a note to =KneelingGlory with the subject line For LitBits.

Bleeding Hearts Literature - Issue 1

*BleedingHeartsPoetry:iconBleedingHeartsPoetry: reports, December 5
Bleeding Hearts Poetry is a club devoted to literature that captivates the reader with heartfelt words and the allure that literature possesses. Once a week, happenings within the club as well as within our affiliates are announced, and features from the group and our affiliates are also published. Our mission is to provide an informational outlet to all the wonderful things occurring in the community as well as informing the community of quality deviants and the often overlooked talent they possess. Please fave the news article to support our cause!

THE LIT LIST: Issue No. 50 **SPECIAL ISSUE!**

`ATrue:iconATrue: reports, December 4
In this extra special issue of The Lit List, you will find a listing of some of the publisher, `ATrue's, favorite clubs on deviantART, followed by the regular, long-anticipated Lit List.

This issue features:

:bulletblue: New PROMPTS from =RawEm0tion, *versebyverse, *ProsePlease, ~writeaway, *simplyprose, ~writeaway, =PoetryPlease, :devfiftywordfiction, ~Soundzine, *distinctpoetry, and `leoraigarath.
:bulletblue: New CONTESTS from =Inked-Page, :devscibblers-anonymous:, *the-haiku-club, *aillesdors, and =Scarlettletters.
:bulletblue: New VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES with *Live-Love-Write, =project-improve, ~Book-Reviews, =Writers-Club, and *Scribblers-Anonymous.
:bulletblue: New CRITIQUE OPPORTUNITIES from *Prose-R-Us, *Critique-It, ~TheCritiqueBox,
:bulletblue: New CLUBS, ~PutPen2PaperClub and *LitWIP.

:iconputpen2paperclub: ~PutPen2PaperClub is a new all-inclusive club that accepts all forms of writing from poetry to prose, fiction to fanfiction. They are waiting for members before releasing prompts and contests though, so if the concept interests you then go show them some support. Join Now!

:iconlitwip: *LitWIP is a club designed for writers of original stories that are "works-in-progress." The point of the group is to provide a forum in which writers with unfinished or rough work to get helpful feedback towards completing their work. Join Now!

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Winners!

^LadyLincoln:iconLadyLincoln: reports, December 1
NaNo final wordcounts for November 2009

Heart of Persona - Animal Round Rules

#Scribblers-Anonymous:iconScribblers-Anonymous: reports, November 28
Rules and guidelines for Heart of Persona's Animal Round

Literature News This Week

EditWriMo Coming Soon!

~EditWriMo:iconEditWriMo: reports, 17h 12m ago
A short explanation if you haven't seen it already, plus a couple of updates. Spread the word!

And he stil remember her

~Blurryblue:iconBlurryblue: reports, 20h 7m ago
Heart and Soul

Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop & Reading Call

~ume-boshi:iconume-boshi: reports, December 18
Ekphrastic refers to a “conversation between two pieces of art”. In this case the “conversation” will be between photographic art of Sara G. Umemoto and your poetry. Workshop conducted by Professor Robert Davidson, CSU, Chico. There will be two Workshops - one will take place online (Virtual Workshop) and the other will take place at Red Bluff Art Gallery in March-April 2010, limited to the first 15 sign-ups. The virtual Workshop has no limits and is open to participants from different countries. Your poetry will have the opportunity to be published.

I Have More Art and Journals Coming

~stargirl141:iconstargirl141: reports, 1h 34m ago
I have more stuff coming, just wait.
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"Sonic's So Immature!" Might be it

~Onslaught14:iconOnslaught14: reports, 2d 23h ago
I think I might end the "baby Sonic" stories with "Sonic So Immature"
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Literature


Who Likes Short Shorts?

~sumants:iconsumants: reports, November 10, 2006
*suture, that's who. For the time being, we'll leave out the ultra-tiny garment and focus on our other guilty pleasure - the drabble.

Did you mean Dribble?

No. A drabble is a form of short prose, consisting of exactly 100 words. The challenge is to construct a complete story - beginning, middle and end - within this extremely condensed space. As in the poetic haiku, the drabble requires the writer to use brevity to his/her advantage.

Read up on drabbles here, here and here.

So what do you want me to do?

Write, of course. We want you to write drabbles. On subjects of your choice. As many as you'd like. And you submit them to us.

Here's how it works:

:bulletred: You write a drabble, aka a short prose piece of exactly 100 words.
:bulletred: You submit it as a deviation in your gallery. Please place it in the Community Projects > Contests > Suture Drabble Contest category. Scrap won't do. Obviously, this is something we'd like you to put your weight behind.
:bulletred: Be sure to do this by midnight PST on Friday Nov 24. This means you have all of Friday too, just to clarify.

What's in it for me?

Prizes, that's what.

:bulletred: A 3-month sub for the winner
:bulletred: A 1-month sub for the runner-up.

The winning entries will also be featured in the upcoming release of Suture.

When will I know if I won?

We will announce the results of the competition in the aforementioned Suture release.

Points Worth Mentioning
:bulletred: This is not an instant-prose contest. Please feel free to work on your entry.
:bulletred: You can enter more than once, but please be judicious. Every frivolous entry will undermine your next one, which may be the real McCoy.
:bulletred: If you are a poet, write a drabble (or five) anyway. Your expertise with economy of words should serve you well.

Devious Comments

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:iconlovetodeviate:
I have heard of these drabble things. Shall be writing, I think.

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:iconlord-kes-la:
Sounds like fun :)

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I thought that some of the metaphysical imagery was really particularly effective. Interesting rhythmic devices too, which seemed to counterpoint the surrealism of the underlying metaphor of the humanity of the poet's compassionate soul...
:icondiamondie:
Ah, great. I love very short prose. I once won the second prize in a similar Finnish contest - though 100 words is a bit more in Finnish. I'll definitely try to participate.
:iconsumants:
Yes, the Wikipedia link up in the article gives an example of how two Finnish words translate to nine in English. Much like the Japanese and English haiku, don't you think?
:iconndifference:
Sweet.

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Sounds like good masochistic fun. ;)

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:icon0042:
Sounds like an interesting competition. I'm looking forward to the results.
:iconsumants:
but not participation? how curious.
:icon0042:
I was tempted to have a go, but I'm drowning in coursework at the moment.
:iconleaf-lover:
Great idea, will you you be announcing the winners in the news?

Also, I'd be happy to contribute another one month to the sub for the first prize so it's 4months. :aww:

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