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Revolutionary new resource for emerging writers
*TheObviousChild
reports, 22h 37m ago
reports, 22h 37m agoRevolutionary 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
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Harper Collins + Internet = Writers Win
`Jon-Law
reports, 1d 23h ago
reports, 1d 23h agoUndiscovered novelists take note: huge publisher opens online talent discovery and review site.
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The Grand (or not so grand) Opening of Trashrock.
*Trashrock
reports, 2d 19h ago
reports, 2d 19h agoSummary of a new Literature club, Trashrock.
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Poetry Feature #72
*TheFavoritesProject
reports, August 31
reports, August 31We'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!
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Simplypoetry: A New Poetry Community
*simplypoetry
reports, August 31
reports, August 31Come read about dA's newest lit community, *simplypoetry!
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So, You Think You Can Romance?
`GeneratingHype
reports, September 1
reports, September 1A 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!
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`GeneratingHype on letters, editing and GDship
^lovetodeviate
reports, August 30
reports, August 30An 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.
"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.
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V&W Lit Event Week 1: Blood, the Moon, and Clichés
*twilight-apple
reports, August 29
reports, August 29A 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?
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The Use of Adverbs in Fiction Writing
=DarcKnyt
reports, August 29
reports, August 29Adverbs 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.
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123
So, You Think You Can Romance?
`GeneratingHype reports, September 1
reports, September 1A 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!
57
`GeneratingHype on letters, editing and GDship
^lovetodeviate reports, August 30
reports, August 30An 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.
"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.
44
The Use of Adverbs in Fiction Writing
=DarcKnyt reports, August 29
reports, August 29Adverbs 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.
42
V&W Lit Event Week 1: Blood, the Moon, and Clichés
*twilight-apple reports, August 29
reports, August 29A 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?
35
Harper Collins + Internet = Writers Win
`Jon-Law reports, 1d 23h ago
reports, 1d 23h agoUndiscovered novelists take note: huge publisher opens online talent discovery and review site.
25
Simplypoetry: A New Poetry Community
*simplypoetry reports, August 31
reports, August 31Come read about dA's newest lit community, *simplypoetry!
22
Revolutionary new resource for emerging writers
*TheObviousChild reports, 22h 37m ago
reports, 22h 37m agoRevolutionary 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
19
The Grand (or not so grand) Opening of Trashrock.
*Trashrock reports, 2d 19h ago
reports, 2d 19h agoSummary of a new Literature club, Trashrock.
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All New Simplyprose!
*simplyprose
reports, 21h 25m ago
reports, 21h 25m agoWhat Is Simplyprose? | A Brief History | Where We Are Now | Where We Are Going | Simplypoetry | September Prompts | August Submissions
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Poetry Feature #72
*TheFavoritesProject reports, August 31
reports, August 31We'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!
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Stage Write Contest!
*deviantLIT
reports, July 12
reports, July 12 *deviantLIT contest!
Stage Write! 
It's time to get out the old rusty typewriter and write a script! Yes, *deviantLIT is hosting a scriptwriting contest! Contest starts July 15th and ends September 14th. Please note your entries to the DeviantLIT account with 'Stage Write Contest' as the subject. Entries will be judged from a select team of writers!
Rules and Requirements:
Submitting:
Submit entrees to *deviantLIT as a note with 'State Write Contest' in the subject line.
Entries which are PLAIN TEXT will be denied. Please convert your text into a .PDF file and upload to Deviantart. (Here is a link for a free .doc to .pdf converter: [link] for more info about .PDF conversion, click [link])
Preview image must be of YOUR OWN creation. Do NOT post a preview image made by another deviant, or off of any other website. Contest starts July 15th and ends August 7th. We look forward to the entries!
Prizes: We currently are in need of prize donations. Subs, features, critiques, anything you feel you can offer.
Here is a current list of prizes:
Feature in ~Synith's journal, as well as two literary critiques of your choosing.
Suggestion as a DailyDeviation.
(Prizes are likely to chance as we get more people who are willing to donate. Please check with [link] for further information)
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Other news:
~Synith is hosting a literature conference/lecture in #DeviantLIT tomorrow, July 12th around 4-5pm PST. (You may have to check GMT for your local time: [link] )
If you happen to miss it, the lecture will be posted as a deviation to DL's account.
: How you can help *deviantLIT
Staff:
We're taking staff applications now! Please see: [link] for more information.
Please Join us in #DeviantLIT tomorrow, July 12th at 1-2pm PST for ~Synith's lecture. We hope to see you there!
Stage Write! It's time to get out the old rusty typewriter and write a script! Yes, *deviantLIT is hosting a scriptwriting contest! Contest starts July 15th and ends September 14th. Please note your entries to the DeviantLIT account with 'Stage Write Contest' as the subject. Entries will be judged from a select team of writers!
Rules and Requirements:
Submitting:
Submit entrees to *deviantLIT as a note with 'State Write Contest' in the subject line. Entries which are PLAIN TEXT will be denied. Please convert your text into a .PDF file and upload to Deviantart. (Here is a link for a free .doc to .pdf converter: [link] for more info about .PDF conversion, click [link]) Preview image must be of YOUR OWN creation. Do NOT post a preview image made by another deviant, or off of any other website. Contest starts July 15th and ends August 7th. We look forward to the entries! Prizes: We currently are in need of prize donations. Subs, features, critiques, anything you feel you can offer.Here is a current list of prizes:
Feature in ~Synith's journal, as well as two literary critiques of your choosing. Suggestion as a DailyDeviation.(Prizes are likely to chance as we get more people who are willing to donate. Please check with [link] for further information)
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Other news:
~Synith is hosting a literature conference/lecture in #DeviantLIT tomorrow, July 12th around 4-5pm PST. (You may have to check GMT for your local time: [link] )If you happen to miss it, the lecture will be posted as a deviation to DL's account.
: How you can help *deviantLIT
Staff:
We're taking staff applications now! Please see: [link] for more information.Please Join us in #DeviantLIT tomorrow, July 12th at 1-2pm PST for ~Synith's lecture. We hope to see you there!
Community News92 Bodies with soul~punkshits
 reports, 1d 23h ago“Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul.” Wayne Dyer 71 The "Banned Books" Contest: Fight Censorship!`GeneratingHype
reports, 11h 33m agoSpeak out against Banned Books! Fight censorship! Participate in this contest! ALA's Banned Books Week: 27 September - 4 October 2008 58 Stock Newsletter - August Feature and info^Hanratty-Stock
 reports, 22h 31m agoA look back into the fabulous stock submitted in August and other eye pleasing extras. 57 Birds & Parrots of Digital, Theme Article #7^cosmosue
 reports, 1d 16h agoSeries of articles featuring works from Digital Art > Panintings, Drawings, Misc., & Mixed Media based on a "theme." The 7th article in the series features works with a "Bird" theme. |
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