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THE LIT LIST: Special Holiday Issue No. 52

`ATrue:iconATrue: reports, 16h 38m 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

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.

THE LIT LIST: Special Holiday Issue No. 52

`ATrue:iconATrue: reports, 16h 38m 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!

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

F*ck Cancer Contest Winner!

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

42 prompts.

~tiannangel:icontiannangel: reports, 7h 17m ago
a bit of an odd side to writing prompts...

SLASH-YAOI-ORIG-FICS - new Club!

=madlodger:iconmadlodger: reports, 1d 6h ago
A new group catering specifically to slash/yaoi fiction connoisseurs :)

Great Poetry From a Friend!!!

~In-the-Dark11:iconIn-the-Dark11: reports, 1d 3h ago
These are just a few of the wonderful poems she has. Enjoy!

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, 2d 17h ago
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


Introducing Crystal-Ink!

=Amriah:iconAmriah: reports, June 17, 2008
The Problem:

There are a lot of clubs for the lit community right now. I should know, seeing I've found my way into most of them. Unfortunately, many have a lot of rules and fancy points systems. Though they can be fun on occasion, other times I wish to have nice, supportive place to put my writing "out there" and get some inspiration and help from other writers who are equally passionate about what they do.

This is what *Crystal-Ink provides--a place where seasoned writers can further their already amazing skills in this very intricate art.

Mission Statement:

We are a literature community project dedicated to simplicity and development. Our goal is to be an aid to advanced writers who truly wish to improve the art and skill of their craft.

So, are you just another club that has an even more narrow audience than usual?

I will say this now, so everyone understands. *Crystal-Ink is not a club. Watching and joining are not requirements, though watching us is encouraged so that you can get continuous critique and have a sense of community.

As for our target audience, yes, it is a narrow range of people. However, this community was not meant to be a social place where everyone gathers and throws out their attempts at writing in order for them to be posted and tucked away in the club's gallery. We do not submit anything. Only works =illuminara and I find simply amazing will be featured. We are a community meant to inspire and help, not merely socialize and post. If you are looking for that, we have plenty of affiliates who are more than eager to add you to their happy ranks.

How do you plan to help writers improve?

By giving them thorough editing/grammar advice and tips, working with them step-by-step if need be (if they are willing to put up with some hardcore critiques), or just answering any questions they might have.

Won't you be a little busy with all that writing?

We hope so! If this project grows beyond our ability to handle, we'll be asking for people to give us a hand.

Now check us out!

Sound good? Head over to *Crystal-Ink and check it out! There's a lot more detailed information and projects to get involved with in our journal that we hope will satisfy your hardcore writing needs. See you there!

Sincerely,
*Amriah
Co-Founder

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:iconsilverdisillusion:
Sounds interesting...

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:iconmindofgenius:
I whole heartedly agree. If you wish, I would like to aid you as , well; I menaon the critiquing side. I'm a pro at formatting, and would like to help others as much as possible. Thanks.

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OBJECTION! I defy your logic, and everything it stands for!!!

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:iconilluminara:
:thumbsup: Looks great! I'll have my people contact your people. Er, well that's what I always tell my one friend, which basically means my mom will talk to his mom, haha.

OK, enough ranting. Let's get this show on the road!

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:iconnexusyuber:
I would love to join this...

*looks back at his writing*

Lemme get a raincheck on that "advanced" part.

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:iconamriah:
For now, only =illuminara and myself are critiquing, but if we need more people I will keep you in mind.

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:iconmindofgenius:
thanks. im not good on critiquing personal style, put im good in the fromatting department ;-P

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Dare you to unlock the secrets of my mind...

Genius is in the details...and I'm going to live up to that!
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OBJECTION! I defy your logic, and everything it stands for!!!

Panton est substructio vero.
:iconkingfrosty187183:
Hey sounds nice :D maybe some day when i stop procrastinating long enough to actually write something :P I'll give this a shot ^^

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:iconamriah:
Haha, that would be awesome.

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