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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

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.

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

LitWIP'S SHOWCASE PROJECT

*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

EditWriMo Coming Soon!

~EditWriMo:iconEditWriMo: reports, 7h 33m ago
A short explanation if you haven't seen it already, plus a couple of updates. Spread the word!

InkInBlood Literature Group

*BassistInTraining:iconBassistInTraining: reports, December 15
Losing--time is now a group with a name change decided upon by members. Whether you do poetry or prose you are welcome here!

And he stil remember her

~Blurryblue:iconBlurryblue: reports, 10h 28m 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.

"Sonic's So Immature!" Might be it

~Onslaught14:iconOnslaught14: reports, 2d 14h ago
I think I might end the "baby Sonic" stories with "Sonic So Immature"
3 comments   Literature News  Last +fav: Nobody

Literature


Spring Haiku Contest Winners

`MSJames:iconMSJames: reports, April 22, 2007
Spring 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! :w00t:

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


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! :clap:

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:iconreddragonfly:
go haiku!

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Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot.
:iconsilverbee:
:clap: Well done winners! :D They did a great job. I'm pleased I even made it to honorable mention! :w00t:

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You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
-Eleanor Roosevelt-
:iconangelad:
Haiku greatness abounds!!! :w00t:
:iconbananaprincess:
Congrats, all! :)

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Critiquing someone's prose or poetry is an awesome thing to do.
:star:The supremely awesome Mimesis 3 is available now!
:iconellie-the-dreamer:
Wonderful haikus! Well done to all.

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"My only aim was to express reality, for there is nothing more surreal than reality itself. If reality fails to fill us with wonder, it is because we have fallen into the habit of seeing it as ordinary."

- Brassai, 1899-1984
:iconchakrabird:
Lovely haikus. Well done. :-)

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Life shrinks or expands according to one's courage - Anaïs Nin

You become the company you keep, so keep great company - Gopala Ayer Sundaramoorthy
:iconaciddotdica:
Great haikus, congrats to all the featured and especially to the grand winner! Good job.

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