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!
*simplyprose
reports, August 17
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, 2h 30m ago
reports, 2h 30m 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
*ScribeSanctuary
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, 5h 3m ago
reports, 5h 3m agoAn article I wrote recently about coping with Mental Health Problems through art.
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Poerty Contest needs you!
*DarthSammo
reports, 1d 20h ago
reports, 1d 20h 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
reports, 2d 27m ago
reports, 2d 27m 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 28m ago
reports, 2d 28m agoPetry book rankings on Best Book Buys from a collection from 63,702 books.
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Spring Haiku Contest Winners
`MSJames
reports, April 22, 2007
reports, April 22, 2007Spring Haiku Contest Winners
Well, after some long hard thought and the swell advice (judging) from *AbCat and =AngelaD we have some winners! But before we get to all that, I’d first like to thank everyone for participating and sharing their wonderful poetry not only with me, but with everyone at dA!
Okay, now on with the awards!
The winner of the Grand Prize is…
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`diamondie
[link]
In place of
yesterday's snow
a white crocus.
Congratulations to `diamondie on crafting such a wonderful haiku. She will receive a 6 months sub and a Haiku Rules mug, plus her poem will be featured in the news article to follow soon (hopefully).
Her poem has a great sense of season and movement that is so hard to capture properly in a haiku, in addition to that, it has a quality that Basho called sabi, or a sense of aloniness and solitude that I find particularly attractive in haiku.
Now for second place, we actually have a tie and after some discussion with =AngelaD we’ve decided to award the second place prizes to both these pieces!
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~FerengCheng
[link]
Japanese:
With kanji:
桜は 空に 溶かす 春の 蝶
With hirangana:
さくらは そらに とかす はるの ちょう
Romaji:
sakurawa sorani tokasu harono chyou
English:
Cherry blossoms
Melt in the sky
Spring’s butterflies
AND
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~a-random-quigle
[link]
picnic on the hill
green grapes spilling
across the grass
Congratulations to you two, for your wonderful interpretation of spring. Each will receive a 3 month sub & a Haiku Rules mug and be listed in the news article.
And now, last but not least, the honorable mentions.
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*jimandpam
[link]
The plum blossums fall
dancing on the slightest breeze
the chickens rejoice
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~Keraness
[link]
melting snow -
newfound birds
liltingly rejoice
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*Esin
[link]
ant hills arise!
fallen white petals
give way to green
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~MystWilliams
[link]
Through a heart-scratched bus window—
a raven falling.
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~lovetodeviate
[link]
In the thicket
on the cloud
birds
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*moyanII
[link]
Again and again we meet and part under the sakura blossoms.
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=SilverBee
[link]
in the garden
a drama of light and color—
starlets bloom
How about a big hand for all the great haiku poets!
Well, after some long hard thought and the swell advice (judging) from *AbCat and =AngelaD we have some winners! But before we get to all that, I’d first like to thank everyone for participating and sharing their wonderful poetry not only with me, but with everyone at dA!
Okay, now on with the awards!
The winner of the Grand Prize is…
59
`diamondie
[link]
In place of
yesterday's snow
a white crocus.
Congratulations to `diamondie on crafting such a wonderful haiku. She will receive a 6 months sub and a Haiku Rules mug, plus her poem will be featured in the news article to follow soon (hopefully).
Her poem has a great sense of season and movement that is so hard to capture properly in a haiku, in addition to that, it has a quality that Basho called sabi, or a sense of aloniness and solitude that I find particularly attractive in haiku.
Now for second place, we actually have a tie and after some discussion with =AngelaD we’ve decided to award the second place prizes to both these pieces!
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~FerengCheng
[link]
Japanese:
With kanji:
桜は 空に 溶かす 春の 蝶
With hirangana:
さくらは そらに とかす はるの ちょう
Romaji:
sakurawa sorani tokasu harono chyou
English:
Cherry blossoms
Melt in the sky
Spring’s butterflies
AND
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~a-random-quigle
[link]
picnic on the hill
green grapes spilling
across the grass
Congratulations to you two, for your wonderful interpretation of spring. Each will receive a 3 month sub & a Haiku Rules mug and be listed in the news article.
And now, last but not least, the honorable mentions.
7
*jimandpam
[link]
The plum blossums fall
dancing on the slightest breeze
the chickens rejoice
11
~Keraness
[link]
melting snow -
newfound birds
liltingly rejoice
13
*Esin
[link]
ant hills arise!
fallen white petals
give way to green
14
~MystWilliams
[link]
Through a heart-scratched bus window—
a raven falling.
33
~lovetodeviate
[link]
In the thicket
on the cloud
birds
36
*moyanII
[link]
Again and again we meet and part under the sakura blossoms.
39
=SilverBee
[link]
in the garden
a drama of light and color—
starlets bloom
How about a big hand for all the great haiku poets!
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