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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.

Simplyprose: November's Submissions

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

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

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!

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

A Group For Song Writers, Musicans and Singers

~Rougefan777:iconRougefan777: reports, December 14
A Group for singers song writers musicans and much much more has emerged join now!

Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop & Reading Call

~ume-boshi:iconume-boshi: reports, 2d 20h ago
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, 1d 23h ago
I think I might end the "baby Sonic" stories with "Sonic So Immature"
3 comments   Literature News  Last +fav: Nobody

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LitFFS "Tell Me A Lie" Comp Winners!

~LitFFS:iconLitFFS: reports, May 11, 2007
Hooray for the winners of the LitFFS Tell Me A Lie competition!

It was a very close competition, but winners have been chosen.
Congratulations to:

:spotlight-left: PROSE


:star: Toilet Paper
by =apocathary


6-month subscription, donated by ^PoeticWar

The Wind-up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami, donated by *Eroala

A Life Transparent by Todd Keisling, donated by *salshep

:star: 2nd Prize: Sucker
by *KampfVerein


3-month subscription donated by `adrift

print of your choice to the value of $15 or less donated by `adrift

print to the value of $15 or less, donated by =apocathary

:star: 3rd Prize: An Interesting Proposition
by =JenniferStarling


3-month subscription donated by `adrift

print to the value of $15 or less, donated by =apocathary

:bulletpurple: Honourable Mentions

In My Pocket
by *lovetodeviate

Heart on my sleeve
by ~wing-dreamer


:spotlight-left: POETRY


:star: 1st Prize: Follies
by ~CailinLiath


6-month subscription, donated by ^PoeticWar

1-year subscriptions to 3 poetry journals donated by:

*jack-cade : Fuselit

^PoeticWar : Mimesis

*Adeimantus : The Kenyon Review


:star: 2nd Prize: School
by =bewareofthesnowman


3-month subscription donated by `adrift

print of your choice to the value of $15 or less donated by `adrift

print to the value of $15 or less, donated by *SRSmith


:star: 3rd Prize: On "Fountain"
by ~Sprawwl


3-month subscription donated by `adrift

print to the value of $15 or less donated by *SRSmith


:bulletpurple: Honourable Mentions

brio
by ~mySeity

I knew you'd understand
by ~sweetcapris


Many thanks go to the judges, all members of our litFFS Critter crew, and to the wonderful folk who donated all these neat prizes. Go give 'em some luff!

Prize Donors:
`adrift
^PoeticWar
*SRSmith
=apocathary
*Eroala
*salshep

Judges:
=caveatLECTOR
=smoking-mirrors
`alienhead
*Adeimantus
=MSJames
*salshep
~Roulle
*SpokenAubade
=GunShyMartyr
*Eroala
~ordie

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:iconadeimantus:
Congratulations to all the winners, and to the honorable mentions! And to all those who participated, many thanks and kudos for being part of this.

--
"A liberal is the guy who leaves the room when a fight starts."
- Big Bill Haywood
:iconbananaprincess:
Congrats to the all the winners! I really wanted to enter this, but things came up. Great contest. :)

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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!
:iconlitffs:
Thankyou to everyone who participated, all those who showed support, and a huge thanks to our judges and prize donors! :heart:
:iconsalshep:
Thanks all, for stacks of good reading!

And congrats to the winners and honourable mentions. :)

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unknown command error: sleep
:icongunshymartyr:
Congratulations to everyone. :)

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I'm not a writer, I just play one on deviantArt.
:iconalienhead:
Congrats, folks. Keep up the good work. :)

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Welcome to deviantART, where pretension meets the internet. :w00t:
:icongeneratinghype:
Great job, great contest: congratulations to the winners!

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Suggest a Lit DD today!
:iconiscariot-priest:
Congrats to the winners. Toilet Paper was really hilarious :D

--
“Now me lay down to sleep.
Mow da zeebas down like sheep.
Give dem to me nice and dead.
Me no happy ‘til me fed.”

-Bedtime prayer of crocs, Pearls Before Swine
:iconfeministporn:
aha, ignore the other messages!! Ive found and am off to praise the winners! :)
 

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