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All New Simplyprose!

*simplyprose:iconsimplyprose: reports, 21h 48m ago
What Is Simplyprose? | A Brief History | Where We Are Now | Where We Are Going | Simplypoetry | September Prompts | August Submissions

Revolutionary new resource for emerging writers

*TheObviousChild:iconTheObviousChild: reports, 23h 11s ago
Revolutionary new online resource arrives, tailored especially around new, young and emerging writers. Chat, connect, contribute. Ask questions, seek advice, write writing-related articles, publish your work. All for free, and all in one place... check it out at One Night Stanzas

Harper Collins + Internet = Writers Win

`Jon-Law:iconJon-Law: reports, 1d 23h ago
Undiscovered novelists take note: huge publisher opens online talent discovery and review site.

The Grand (or not so grand) Opening of Trashrock.

*Trashrock:iconTrashrock: reports, 2d 19h ago
Summary of a new Literature club, Trashrock.

Poetry Feature #72

*TheFavoritesProject:iconTheFavoritesProject: reports, August 31
We've featured 72 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!

Simplypoetry: A New Poetry Community

*simplypoetry:iconsimplypoetry: reports, August 31
Come read about dA's newest lit community, *simplypoetry!

So, You Think You Can Romance?

`GeneratingHype:iconGeneratingHype: reports, September 1
A brief look at romance writing and a challenge to see if you can do it better. This is in conjunction with dA Lit's "Genre Month". Join in and have some fun!

`GeneratingHype on letters, editing and GDship

^lovetodeviate:iconlovetodeviate: reports, August 30
An interview with ex-GD, writer, editor, fascinating person: `GeneratingHype. Here are some tidbits from the interview (which I recommend reading in full):

"Letters presuppose a sort of authenticity, and I truly believe that a story—no matter the form—needs to be authentic and believable.

"Sometimes I wish I had stories such as "I wrote my first published poem at three and a half!" or "I started writing stories at two!", but writing never came easy for me and is still not very easy for me.

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

*twilight-apple:icontwilight-apple: reports, August 29
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, August 29
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.

Literature News This Week

So, You Think You Can Romance?

`GeneratingHype:iconGeneratingHype: reports, September 1
A brief look at romance writing and a challenge to see if you can do it better. This is in conjunction with dA Lit's "Genre Month". Join in and have some fun!

`GeneratingHype on letters, editing and GDship

^lovetodeviate:iconlovetodeviate: reports, August 30
An interview with ex-GD, writer, editor, fascinating person: `GeneratingHype. Here are some tidbits from the interview (which I recommend reading in full):

"Letters presuppose a sort of authenticity, and I truly believe that a story—no matter the form—needs to be authentic and believable.

"Sometimes I wish I had stories such as "I wrote my first published poem at three and a half!" or "I started writing stories at two!", but writing never came easy for me and is still not very easy for me.

The Use of Adverbs in Fiction Writing

=DarcKnyt:iconDarcKnyt: reports, August 29
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, August 29
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?

Harper Collins + Internet = Writers Win

`Jon-Law:iconJon-Law: reports, 1d 23h ago
Undiscovered novelists take note: huge publisher opens online talent discovery and review site.

Simplypoetry: A New Poetry Community

*simplypoetry:iconsimplypoetry: reports, August 31
Come read about dA's newest lit community, *simplypoetry!

Revolutionary new resource for emerging writers

*TheObviousChild:iconTheObviousChild: reports, 23h 11s ago
Revolutionary new online resource arrives, tailored especially around new, young and emerging writers. Chat, connect, contribute. Ask questions, seek advice, write writing-related articles, publish your work. All for free, and all in one place... check it out at One Night Stanzas

The Grand (or not so grand) Opening of Trashrock.

*Trashrock:iconTrashrock: reports, 2d 19h ago
Summary of a new Literature club, Trashrock.

All New Simplyprose!

*simplyprose:iconsimplyprose: reports, 21h 48m ago
What Is Simplyprose? | A Brief History | Where We Are Now | Where We Are Going | Simplypoetry | September Prompts | August Submissions

Poetry Feature #72

*TheFavoritesProject:iconTheFavoritesProject: reports, August 31
We've featured 72 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!

Literature


Literature feature 3

*almalobana:iconalmalobana: reports, July 9
If you didn't see features one and two, they are found here: [link] and [link]

In this feature, there are twenty pieces, 17 of which were based on submissions from the writers or recommendations; the final three are pieces which I personally selected, from writers perhaps not best known for their writing, or perhaps not widely known at all, but that I feel deserve recognition. So please read, and enjoy, the pieces below.

[link] 'Fuzzy Logic' by ~CarrionBallet
[link] 'Sonata of the Morrigan XXIII' by ~CarrionBallet
[link] 'Understanding Love' by =lbchef
[link] 'We Live On' by ~IRONMAIDENFAN6
[link] 'Chapter 1: Brand-Name Lust' by ~CaptainAct
[link] 'Fresh Blood' by *disapperingvapour
[link] 'Shattered Promises' by *disapperingvapour
[link] 'Holly Leaves' by ~draak-shadow
[link] 'Adrift' by ~draak-shadow
[link] 'Sometimes' by ~In-My-Sanctuary
[link] 'Caught up With the Moonlight' by ~In-My-Sanctuary
[link] 'Happily Never After' by ~x0x0paperdolls0x0x
[link] 'Yours For The...' by ~oalicein
[link] 'In the Willows' by ~ottersandsky
[link] 'Embrace' by ~prairiedaisy
[link] 'Love Bites' by ~pardonM3
[link] 'Even In Death' by *bloodyknives
[link] 'Rainbow' by ~Miana89
[link] 'Devious Journal Entry' by ~maidenofwar
[link] 'My Kiss' by *Mickieh

Please take your time to enjoy these pieces from some very talented writers.

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~ottersandsky:iconottersandsky: Jul 9, 2008, 6:51:55 AM
Wow, thank you so much! :)

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"He that but looketh upon a plate of ham and eggs to lust after it hath already committed breakfast with it in his heart."
- C.S. Lewis
*The-Literati:iconThe-Literati: Jul 9, 2008, 7:08:35 AM
I think your features are wonderful.

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:heart: Are you a writer of poetry or prose? Whether you're just starting out or an old hand - The Literati want you to join now.

Competitions, advice, critiques and tips on how to beat the Block!!
*almalobana:iconalmalobana: Jul 9, 2008, 8:22:15 AM
you're welcome :)

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"Stupidity is the same as evil if you judge by the results."
*almalobana:iconalmalobana: Jul 9, 2008, 8:22:25 AM
:hug: for you too :)

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"Stupidity is the same as evil if you judge by the results."
*almalobana:iconalmalobana: Jul 9, 2008, 8:22:50 AM
Thanks very much :)

As it says, it's done mostly on recommendations, so I can't take all the credit...

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"Stupidity is the same as evil if you judge by the results."
*almalobana:iconalmalobana: Jul 9, 2008, 8:23:02 AM
You're very welcome :)

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"Stupidity is the same as evil if you judge by the results."
*The-Literati:iconThe-Literati: Jul 9, 2008, 8:40:48 AM
I know, but I think it wonderful that you take the time to do it. Community and all that ^_^

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:heart: Are you a writer of poetry or prose? Whether you're just starting out or an old hand - The Literati want you to join now.

Competitions, advice, critiques and tips on how to beat the Block!!
*almalobana:iconalmalobana: Jul 9, 2008, 8:51:13 AM
Yeah, I :heart: the lit community... Community is good. :)

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"Stupidity is the same as evil if you judge by the results."