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THE LIT LIST: Special Holiday Issue No. 52

`ATrue:iconATrue: reports, 1d 2h ago
This weekly newsletter lists the literature activities being hosted all over DeviantArt. As a bonus, this Special Holiday Issue features some great CLUBS THAT NEED SUBS, in the spirit of giving!

This issue features:

:bulletblue: Volunteer opportunities from #Scribblers-Anonymous and ~unknown-poet-project.
:bulletblue: Contests from *Prose-R-Us and #LyricsRus.
:bulletblue: Prompts from =RawEm0tion and ~fiftywordfiction.
:bulletblue: A new critique opportunity with *Prose-R-Us.
:bulletblue: New groups!

:iconlyricsrus: #LyricsRus is a new club that centers around lyric writers. If great songwriting is your thing, or you write poetry with an emphasis on musicality, then this place could be your new home. They're starting things off with a contest, so don't hesitate! Join Now!

:iconmovie-reviews: #Movie-Reviews, from the makers of #Book-Reviews, is designed to also encourage nonfiction writing in the form of, you guessed it, movie reviews! If you're a movie lover or a movie hater, they'd like to receive your well-written and thorough reviews. Join Now!

:iconplumeworks: #PlumeWorks is a brand new group devoted to featuring poetry and prose submissions by its members. Every week there is a special "Feature of the Week," an honour which happened to fall to ~deviantkupo for his humourous work Baking Through Suicide. If you're looking to promote your writing, please consider #PlumeWorks! Join Now!

LitBits: Issue 4

=KneelingGlory:iconKneelingGlory: reports, December 24
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.

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!

Literature News This Week

THE LIT LIST: Special Holiday Issue No. 52

`ATrue:iconATrue: reports, 1d 2h ago
This weekly newsletter lists the literature activities being hosted all over DeviantArt. As a bonus, this Special Holiday Issue features some great CLUBS THAT NEED SUBS, in the spirit of giving!

This issue features:

:bulletblue: Volunteer opportunities from #Scribblers-Anonymous and ~unknown-poet-project.
:bulletblue: Contests from *Prose-R-Us and #LyricsRus.
:bulletblue: Prompts from =RawEm0tion and ~fiftywordfiction.
:bulletblue: A new critique opportunity with *Prose-R-Us.
:bulletblue: New groups!

:iconlyricsrus: #LyricsRus is a new club that centers around lyric writers. If great songwriting is your thing, or you write poetry with an emphasis on musicality, then this place could be your new home. They're starting things off with a contest, so don't hesitate! Join Now!

:iconmovie-reviews: #Movie-Reviews, from the makers of #Book-Reviews, is designed to also encourage nonfiction writing in the form of, you guessed it, movie reviews! If you're a movie lover or a movie hater, they'd like to receive your well-written and thorough reviews. Join Now!

:iconplumeworks: #PlumeWorks is a brand new group devoted to featuring poetry and prose submissions by its members. Every week there is a special "Feature of the Week," an honour which happened to fall to ~deviantkupo for his humourous work Baking Through Suicide. If you're looking to promote your writing, please consider #PlumeWorks! Join Now!

LitBits: Issue 4

=KneelingGlory:iconKneelingGlory: reports, December 24
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.

EditWriMo Coming Soon!

~EditWriMo:iconEditWriMo: reports, December 21
A short explanation if you haven't seen it already, plus a couple of updates. Spread the word!

:devlyricsrus: Lyrical Contest

*ladyshadowrage:iconladyshadowrage: reports, December 24
Lyrical Contest hosted by #LyricsRus
Open to all Lyrical writers

42 prompts.

~tiannangel:icontiannangel: reports, 16h 48m ago
a bit of an odd side to writing prompts...

F*ck Cancer Contest Winner!

=Oden36:iconOden36: reports, December 22
Winner of the F*ck Cancer Contest by =pullingcandy

Great Poetry From a Friend!!!

~In-the-Dark11:iconIn-the-Dark11: reports, 1d 13h ago
These are just a few of the wonderful poems she has. Enjoy!

SLASH-YAOI-ORIG-FICS - new Club!

=madlodger:iconmadlodger: reports, 1d 15h ago
A new group catering specifically to slash/yaoi fiction connoisseurs :)

And he stil remember her

~Blurryblue:iconBlurryblue: reports, December 21
Heart and Soul

Help us Save this Writer! Don't let him Give Up!

~TheBlueRoanFilly:iconTheBlueRoanFilly: reports, December 24
Help me and my friend bring back ~ZeroRedeemer13s confidence as a writer! Dont let him give up! Help support him, give him comments and faves! Come on, dA! We can do this!

Literature


Literature Collections III

!Coffee-Rules:iconCoffee-Rules: reports, January 22, 2008
After months of administrating the *Writers-Club, I have finally decided to start promoting and celebrating the literature on deviantART to the best of my ability.

Any piece of literature that catches my eye as I search through the popular galleries will be featured here. I have based all the features by category; all features will provide a link to the deviation as well as the author's page.


Prose



General Fiction
  1. Courney's Snowfall Finale by ~Skulls-And-Kisses

  2. Green.3 by ~mesmeric-revelation

  3. . Something To Fight For + by ~00disenchanted00


Fantasy
  1. Chapter Six: An Understanding by =yourpleasantdarkness

  2. Escape from Reality by ~unexpecteddreams


Science Fiction
  1. Expectations by ~Keikou

  2. Spider by =Squarix


Life Stories
  1. The Train Graveyard by `Beccalicious


Perspectives
  1. the wake and disappearance of by ~sulvee

  2. Eulogy by ~Glomper


Horror
  1. Red Ink by ~piggies-are-kewl

  2. The Crypt by ~AkatsukiFansUnite


Transgressive
  1. Smoke -Chapter 2- by =Silamai


Occult
  1. smea. chapter five. by ~Drayned-Voodoo


Mystery
  1. Mind Games - Chap. 4 by :devrejected-reality:


Humor
  1. Robot by ~cordefr

  2. I was a Teenage Teenybopper by ~Converse-Freak


Satire
  1. To All a Good Night by ~charlatanxangel


Romantic
  1. Him and Her by *pyromaniac0alchemist

  2. Starting Over Chapter Nine by *firewalker71


Erotic
  1. Sky and the Chair Part 2 by ~GarretIssacs


Historical
  1. Weapons and Time by ~Annise


Children's
  1. The Little Tree by ~smokingforanaudience


Philosophical
  1. Routine by ~WerewolfgirlX


Sociopolitical
  1. The Dreamers of Carnegie Hall by ~Notoday


Spiritual
  1. And There Was Silence by *DayinTynSane

  2. Guilt by ~TheLightsWentOutIn99


Fan-fiction
  1. Shounen-High - V by ~gosangoku

  2. xX Worlds Apart Xx Ch 1 by *Sakurachan03


Theatre & Scripts
  1. Monkey on Manic's Back-One by ~sonicgogirl


Non-Fiction
  1. Love After Death by *ComradeLazlo

  2. Global Warming by *ComradeLazlo



Poetry



General Poetry
  1. Lady's Farewell by ~TornElf

  2. the Overlook. by ~Agent-Angel

  3. Three of Hearts by ~LoloTehWormie


Human Nature
  1. Wash your hands, first by *Effamay

  2. Take It Away by *WhiteDivinity

  3. Why? by =eluk


Horror & Macabre
  1. Lies by ~ForeverEve

  2. Hell On Earth by ~Tenshi-Kurama

  3. Sad Eyed Angel by ~bleste

  4. Monster in the Closet by ~magiere


Transgressive
  1. White wash by ~shadowsgrowwings

  2. Dark Room by ~DeepVisions

  3. america by =tori-margaret


Nature
  1. Liberal Fodder by =Venaeli

  2. impression by *anextraordinarygirl


Narrative
  1. ribbon by ~bbelill

  2. Of a True Blues Brother by ~Skellington13Rose


Family Life
  1. Camouflage by ~sceneafterscene


Children's
  1. Friends by ~chibichibicake


Urban

  1. It's no matter... by ~Yuri-Lawliet


Spiritual
  1. Remembrance by ~ElairaHunter

  2. Take Me by ~jen02


Sociopolitical
  1. The mindless by ~Angry-buddha-88


Philosophical
  1. To Be Human by =Mattiello


Experimental
  1. Obsequies by *Danteholic


Old Structure
  1. Cold by ~Yami-Honenuki-Tenshi


Humor
  1. When Breaking Up by ~SherriAD

  2. Crashed Hard by *Clippers0507


Satire
  1. Help me by ~nanacachetez


Romantic
  1. While Waiting For You by *doorfromheaven

  2. This piano plays by ~Mystieka-Senko


Erotic
  1. Dark Angel by ~Nekochan124


Visual

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:iconcoffee-rules:
I certainly waited a long time to finally do this edition.

Perhaps I'm getting old...

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:iconladylincoln:
As usual, these are wonderful selections! Great job.

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Nice stories! :clap:

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:iconamayasfantasy:
aww Im not there... well I was there 2 times last time.. cant complain!

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:icongamefreak38:
Nice selection once again.:) Wished I was there.:XD: Oh well, plenty of good stuff to read.

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:iconcoffee-rules:
Thanks.

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You'll probs be in next time.

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True...

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Thanks!

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Hm?

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