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Calling All Writers!

@youthculture:iconyouthculture: reports, October 6
Does your work involve literature? Do you use your skills as a writer for your profession? Whether you're an English teacher, work in publication, or you write grant proposals, we want to hear from you!

Literature DD's for September

^StJoan:iconStJoan: reports, October 5
A look at literature and literature related DD's from the Month of September by gallery *Note all write ups are taken directly from the DD feature:

September's Submissions and October's Prompts

*simplyprose:iconsimplyprose: reports, October 3
The latest simplyprose news feature, showcasing the submissions for the month of September and giving each peice a short commentary on the strongest aspect of that piece's style.

It's that time again! TR Submission Round 2!

`poprocksandcharlotte:iconpoprocksandcharlotte: reports, October 1
:wow:It’s that time again!:wow:

After a small yet successful September, *Trashrock is looking for submissions again! That’s right boys, girls and aliens, a month has already passed by since the Not so Grand Opening of TR and we’re ready for a whole new batch of poetry and prose to turn on its head!
With new exciting features, new critics and a lot of energy, October is going to be a great month for critique and Lit!

A feature in their own words

^StJoan:iconStJoan: reports, September 30
*TheObviousChild and =tetemeko craft their prize feature in their own words.

Great Prose Exposed: WordCount Feature #14

*WordCount:iconWordCount: reports, September 30
Looking for prose in all the wrong places? Want to read more prose but have a short attention span? Still haven't found that juicy piece of fiction (or nonfiction) that's satisfied your need for a longer read? Fear not: our diligent staff has done all the work for you! All you have to do is check inside. :D

`SparrowSong on writing, critique and her passions

^lovetodeviate:iconlovetodeviate: reports, September 28
An interview with writer, critic (critiquer?), lit senior, `SparrowSong. Here are some tidbits:

“I like that my passions change. If nothing else, it gives me more to write about.”

“Everyone has heard the expression, ‘Give a man a fish, he eats for a day; teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime.’ If you don’t learn to critique, you will always be dependent on others to help you instead of being able to do it by yourself.”

“Art changes how we view the surface of the world to reveal truth or beauty—or both—underneath.”

Winners of the Dawn of Your Eighth Year Contest!

^StJoan:iconStJoan: reports, September 26
winners of the 8th birthday contest announced

V&W Lit Event Week 4: Isolation or Realization

*twilight-apple:icontwilight-apple: reports, September 20
Week 4 of the Vampire and Werewolf Lit Event has arrived with its topics and rules, plus the Week 2 winners and a last reminder about the month-long contest.

Mightier Than the Sword III

=Francine1991:iconFrancine1991: reports, September 21
The third in a series of news articles highlighting DeviantART's literature community.

Literature News This Week

Literature DD's for September

^StJoan:iconStJoan: reports, October 5
A look at literature and literature related DD's from the Month of September by gallery *Note all write ups are taken directly from the DD feature:

Calling All Writers!

@youthculture:iconyouthculture: reports, October 6
Does your work involve literature? Do you use your skills as a writer for your profession? Whether you're an English teacher, work in publication, or you write grant proposals, we want to hear from you!

Poetry Feature #77

*TheFavoritesProject:iconTheFavoritesProject: reports, October 5
We've featured 77 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!

Amazing Abilities!!

=frizziekizzie:iconfrizziekizzie: reports, 1d 11h ago
A attention monthly grabbing spotlight for Literature deviants that deserve it!! :D

New Club for Free Watchers and Poetry help!

~forgetthedreampoet:iconforgetthedreampoet: reports, 2d 8h ago
If you want more details send a note to forgetthedreampoet or jjthedemon.

Literature


Lit People Unite!

*damnLit:icondamnLit: reports, October 13, 2007
:spotlight-left:Are you one of those damnLit people?! :spotlight-right:

:bulletred:Are you tired of private chat bureaucracy?
:bulletblue:Do you want competitions, Q&A’s and constant (solid) critique in an open floor forum by a numerable amount of professionals and amateurs alike, concentrating solely on your work? Would you like to develop your own critiquing skills?
:bulletred:Do you want to learn? And do you want to have fun while you learn?
:fellablue:Do you want a sense of community, to make friends and to develop as a writer?
:bulletred:Do you want a room by the people and for the people?

If you’ve answered yes, raised your eyebrows or nodded empathetically to any or all of these questions, *damnLit desires to sate your needs.

:bulletgreen:Wait, that’s a hefty promise you’re making, what exactly is *damnLit?

:spotlight-left:*damnLit is the first official AR literature channel channel on deviantArt. It caters to the aspiring poet and prose writer, providing a positive and constructive community in which the writer can develop their skills through giving and receiving critique and stimulating literature discussion. There is minimal emphasis placed on social standing and privclasses, providing an environment that is writer-centric. Fun discussion isn’t disallowed but ideally literature and the development of writers and their experiences should be central.

*damnLit was created by @youthculture as a serious alternative to our sister site, premier unofficial chat daLit.


:bulletgreen:Well that’s that question answered but what exactly can you do for me that private chats can’t?

:spotlight-left:Private chats are that, private; they are run based on the whims (some very productive whims at that) of those who create them. *damnLit, as the first official AR literature channel *damnLit is a regulated environment that ensures that our mission statement is upheld to the benefit of the writing public.
The actions of those who hold the higher privclasses and accountable for every single action, ensuring your experience is a positive and constructive period.

Along with that security, *damnLit offers a range of activities and opportunities. Such elements include competitions, Q&A, critique and much more.


:bulletgreen:Who are you looking for?

:spotlight-left:Anyone with a passion for literature (poetry AND prose) and/or the desire to improve and contribute to intelligent, fun and thoughtful discussion; pretty much anybody who has a craving to write but has never tried, to the professional writers who just desire a constructive environment save the elitism.
Even if you’re just curious about literature and writing, and have a question, drop in and see us at *damnLit.

:bulletred:Would you like to know more?
:bulletblue:Do you have any questions?
:bulletred:And if you just want to take a quick peak, here are the links to follow:

:bulletpurple:[link]
:bulletpurple:[link]

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`RetroZombie:iconRetroZombie: Oct 13, 2007, 8:52:33 PM
:excited:

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Always look on the bright side... there's more light there and it's easier to find stuff.
=deejaybunny12:icondeejaybunny12: Oct 13, 2007, 9:27:48 PM
Sweet idea!

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You've been piratized!
`WineWriter:iconWineWriter: Oct 13, 2007, 9:55:55 PM Mood: Love
Sounds like something to keep an eye on. I'll be watching. >> :)

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Everything in this room is eatable, even I'm eatable! But that is called "cannibalism," my dear children, and is in fact frowned upon in most societies. - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
*damnLit:icondamnLit: Oct 14, 2007, 1:46:42 AM
That is just the cutest emote :w00t:
*damnLit:icondamnLit: Oct 14, 2007, 1:46:53 AM
Thank you, come check it out :)
*damnLit:icondamnLit: Oct 14, 2007, 1:47:12 AM
:) *cues X-Files music
~damnedlostsoul:icondamnedlostsoul: Oct 14, 2007, 2:52:41 AM
interesting... :)

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in the midst of a thousand drops of red, a howl was heard from his beaten wrists...

insanity has set in...

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Juan loves you.
=deejaybunny12:icondeejaybunny12: Oct 14, 2007, 11:07:42 AM
Will do!

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You've been piratized!
*aribasultan:iconaribasultan: Oct 14, 2007, 11:29:15 AM
Finally, something for the writers! Count me in I'm willing to do what I can to get this going

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~Jan-leva.

"The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone."

"You could build a city from experience alone, If the walls crumble through warfare what future will experience hold?"
~phoenixofthenet:iconphoenixofthenet: Oct 15, 2007, 12:43:51 AM
I dunno how I'm gonna feel about all of this officiality. I'm going to miss having power.

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<smoking-mirrors>I can pretend to have a penis for you, Joe.
<smoking-mirrors>Just like when I was a little girl.
<smoking-mirrors>Except I was a mermaid then.
<caveatLECTOR>with a penis?