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V&W Lit Event Week 1: Blood, the Moon, and Clichés

*twilight-apple:icontwilight-apple: reports, 9h 51m ago
A Vampire and Werewolf Lit Event starts on September 1st, and here are the topics and rules for the week 1 contest and the month-long contest. Get writing, people! Who doesn't love vampires and werewolves?

The Use of Adverbs in Fiction Writing

=DarcKnyt:iconDarcKnyt: reports, 23h 8m ago
Adverbs 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.

An Overview on Point o' View

=DarcKnyt:iconDarcKnyt: reports, August 22
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.

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, August 18
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, August 17
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.

Literature News This Week

The Use of Adverbs in Fiction Writing

=DarcKnyt:iconDarcKnyt: reports, 23h 8m ago
Adverbs 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.

V&W Lit Event Week 1: Blood, the Moon, and Clichés

*twilight-apple:icontwilight-apple: reports, 9h 51m ago
A Vampire and Werewolf Lit Event starts on September 1st, and here are the topics and rules for the week 1 contest and the month-long contest. Get writing, people! Who doesn't love vampires and werewolves?

Poetry Feature #71

*TheFavoritesProject:iconTheFavoritesProject: reports, August 24
Is 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!

“Baby..did you forget to take your meds? “

*woodfaery:iconwoodfaery: reports, 1d 1h ago
An article I wrote recently about coping with Mental Health Problems through art.

Seeking Staff Volunteers

*ScribeSanctuary:iconScribeSanctuary: reports, August 24
An 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.

Poerty Contest needs you!

*DarthSammo:iconDarthSammo: reports, 2d 17h ago
Two young DA members are having a poetry contest and need people to read and remark about the two works they produced for the project.

Interview with :devAutumn-Cannibal

~Lacelette:iconLacelette: reports, 9h 59m ago
An interview with an ever-growing poet, ~autumn-cannibal.

The Twilight Trance

~spydurpoet:iconspydurpoet: reports, 1d 10h ago
The Twilight Trance

Poetry Top 10 books 3.Ponder Awhile by Mohit.K.Mis

~mohitmisra:iconmohitmisra: reports, 2d 21h ago
Petry book rankings on Best Book Buys from a collection from 63,702 books.

Poetry Top 10 boks3.Ponder Awhile by Mohit.K.Misra

~mohitmisra:iconmohitmisra: reports, 2d 21h ago
Petry book rankings on Best Book Buys from a collection from 63,702 books.

Literature


Suture Vol. 10

!suture:iconsuture: reports, July 24, 2007
Bookmark it. Download it. Print it.

As well as featuring some of the best literature found on deviantART, the latest suture volume is packed with hints, tips and advice for deviants of all genres.

Go read.

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@youthculture:iconyouthculture: Jul 24, 2007, 4:22:06 PM
Excellent. So good to see this out again.

Thank you, guys. :)

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<lolly> i'd walk through a perfectly good whorehouse to get me a piece of penguin ass

#youthculture (killed your dog)
`AbCat:iconAbCat: Jul 24, 2007, 4:45:38 PM
Oh choices, choices? Which one of the double posts to fave? Ah sod it, this one!
Except I can't download it. Or my computer is feeling slow this evening maybe. I'll try tomorrow anyway.
@youthculture:iconyouthculture: Jul 24, 2007, 5:55:47 PM
ps: is link the article summary supposed to lead to an art site? :o

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<lolly> i'd walk through a perfectly good whorehouse to get me a piece of penguin ass

#youthculture (killed your dog)
~sumants:iconsumants: Jul 25, 2007, 3:01:12 AM
do i fail at internet sarcasm, or do i not understand which link you're referring to?
@youthculture:iconyouthculture: Jul 25, 2007, 6:54:44 AM
no-- i scrounged someone up into fixing it.

originally the link in the summary was to someone's shop on etsy.com.

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<lolly> i'd walk through a perfectly good whorehouse to get me a piece of penguin ass

#youthculture (killed your dog)
*mdog02:iconmdog02: Jul 25, 2007, 11:13:04 AM
This is the first issue of Suture I've ever read, and I found it most enlightening. Loved the tip on WordWeb, it'll be a big help.

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my mom's page

support artists! I mean it!

sometimes things get messy for our ladies in waiting
maybe someday maybe today I can join the party
!spectabillis:iconspectabillis: Jul 25, 2007, 9:43:31 PM
wow, nice ego stoking there, the percentage of info for and of one person was fairly blatent and almost embarassing. the guy did some great stuff, no doubt, but after two years of effort.. the showcased lit was that?!

too much to go through to find what turned out to be two pieces of work that i thought worth the effort of reading.

".. not with a bang, but a wimper."
~KashaZubrokowa:iconKashaZubrokowa: Aug 3, 2007, 3:09:00 PM
fianlly something

Fresh -
~futilitarian:iconfutilitarian: Aug 6, 2007, 1:54:40 AM Mood: Joy
OK, so I'm a bit late in noticing this one, but even without the captain of good ship suture, yay for a new installment. I have downloaded it and shall be reading it later.

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