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Simplyprose is looking for staff!

*simplyprose:iconsimplyprose: reports, August 17
Two to four people are needed to help run simplyprose.

YOU LIE!! -- Or do you Lay??

=DarcKnyt:iconDarcKnyt: reports, 2d 4h ago
Do 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.

Poetry Feature #70

*TheFavoritesProject:iconTheFavoritesProject: reports, 2d 22h ago
We'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.

Write #3: To publish or not to publish

^lovetodeviate:iconlovetodeviate: reports, August 15
:bulletred: 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 :bulletred:

Cheating Yourself: How Miscats Affect You

*PunknEra:iconPunknEra: reports, August 14
A different look at how this well known issue affects you as an artist.

This is a Project: Educate article.

A Vampire and Werewolf Lit Event

*twilight-apple:icontwilight-apple: reports, August 14
An introduction to a month-long literature event, complete with writing topics and prompts, small contests, and prizes.

Dots and Dashes -- The Em Dash and Ellipsis

=DarcKnyt:iconDarcKnyt: reports, August 11
What'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.

Let's Reduce the Headache

=IanSquall:iconIanSquall: reports, August 8
A look into why the deviantART Literature submission process is due for an update.

Poetry & Prose Readings LIVE on Deviant ART

=Flutterings:iconFlutterings: reports, August 9
I 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.

Literature feature 4

*almalobana:iconalmalobana: reports, August 4
A literature feature of poetry and prose based on submissions either by the writer or on recommendations by others.

Literature News This Week

Write #3: To publish or not to publish

^lovetodeviate:iconlovetodeviate: reports, August 15
:bulletred: 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 :bulletred:

A Vampire and Werewolf Lit Event

*twilight-apple:icontwilight-apple: reports, August 14
An introduction to a month-long literature event, complete with writing topics and prompts, small contests, and prizes.

Cheating Yourself: How Miscats Affect You

*PunknEra:iconPunknEra: reports, August 14
A different look at how this well known issue affects you as an artist.

This is a Project: Educate article.

YOU LIE!! -- Or do you Lay??

=DarcKnyt:iconDarcKnyt: reports, 2d 4h ago
Do 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.

Poetry Feature #70

*TheFavoritesProject:iconTheFavoritesProject: reports, 2d 22h ago
We'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.

Simplyprose is looking for staff!

*simplyprose:iconsimplyprose: reports, August 17
Two to four people are needed to help run simplyprose.

2008 Bulwer-Lytton fiction contest results are out

`SparrowSong:iconSparrowSong: reports, August 14
Bulwer-Lytton was best known for his purple prose and for originating several now cliched phrases, including 'it was a dark and stormy night,' 'the pen is mightier than the sword,' and 'the almighty dollar.'

Every year, San Jose State University holds the Bulwer-Lytton fiction contest for the worst opening line to a novel. Results are now out, and worth a read. Enjoy!

How To Write A Book Review

=MaruHatesGravity:iconMaruHatesGravity: reports, 2d 10h ago
A ramble about book reviewing.

Constructing Plot (Beginning Writers)

*bloodrose83:iconbloodrose83: reports, 1d 17h ago
Wondering what goes into the making of a story plot? Click here to find out! (For beginning writers)

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~icewolfy15:iconicewolfy15: reports, August 16
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Ten Word Challenge #4 (and #3 results)

~Dark0Goddess:iconDark0Goddess: reports, November 29, 2006
Third 10 word challenge. This is how it works:

Every Wednesday 10 new words will be given for you to create a poem or short story from. You can use the words as they are given, or derived forms. NO WINNER will be picked, it's just a challenge for the fun of challenges and to get those creative juices flowing. If you yourself have suggestions for words to use, or wish to give the 10 words, then please note me. Thanks! Post the links to your poems here. Here are the first words:

  • ancient

  • awaken

  • celestial

  • exotic

  • hue

  • nourish

  • poetic

  • requiem

  • sprite

  • whistle


Good Luck!

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Entries for last week (November 22, 2006). The words were: candle, comfort, football, feast, friendship, memorial, aroma, parcel, savour, twinkle . The entries:

*iamshe

=mdog02

~TerriRain

=ProsePetals

=somniloquy

~ferensick posted his on his journal

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~HomieBear:iconHomieBear: Nov 29, 2006, 11:20:15 AM
It's like Illustration Friday for writers! THank you!

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Yes he does.
~Dark0Goddess:iconDark0Goddess: Dec 4, 2006, 9:04:19 AM
:D I have no idea what that is...hehe

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