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Revolutionary new resource for emerging writers
*TheObviousChild
reports, 1d 1h ago
reports, 1d 1h 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
35
Harper Collins + Internet = Writers Win
`Jon-Law
reports, 2d 2h ago
reports, 2d 2h agoUndiscovered novelists take note: huge publisher opens online talent discovery and review site.
19
The Grand (or not so grand) Opening of Trashrock.
*Trashrock
reports, 2d 22h ago
reports, 2d 22h agoSummary of a new Literature club, Trashrock.
13
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!
25
Simplypoetry: A New Poetry Community
*simplypoetry
reports, August 31
reports, August 31Come read about dA's newest lit community, *simplypoetry!
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.
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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.
Literature News This Week
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, 2d 2h ago
reports, 2d 2h 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, 1d 1h ago
reports, 1d 1h 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 22h ago
reports, 2d 22h agoSummary of a new Literature club, Trashrock.
18
All New Simplyprose!
*simplyprose
reports, 1d 37m ago
reports, 1d 37m 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!
Who loved it?
*dirtysmalltowngirl ~qpidity101 *lailah-blue *PoetryPlease ~BellaChocolate =M-PlayC3ll `GeneratingHype *PunknEra `Beccalicious ~maddog2008 ~insomaniac55 `AbCat `cypher-neo ^StJoan *TheFavoritesProjectLiterature
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Poetry Feature #66
*TheFavoritesProject reports, July 20
reports, July 20This week's feature is:
The Origin of Meteors by
Meteors rent black nylon...read more
Discovered by: ~Synith
Selected by: *PunknEra, ~hi-mi-tsu, ~insomaniac55, ~surrfant & *mamadoll.
ABOUT US:
The Favorites Project (FP) is an independent program run by dA members (not administrators). We are not a club so you can't join even if you wanted to, but we do ask that you watch us so that you can see our weekly features.
PREVIOUS FEATURES:
The Frog King by ~Samaji
Lobotomy for Beginners by mcclelland
She Says by ~Renegade-Boy
Why the Willow Weeps by ~alexcherrysnot
After Words by ~aa-Moss
Kingsize by *PrettyCrazy
Hurakan by creativeflair
Day 26 written by a-random-quigle
Trailblazing written by paradoxicalshaman
A charming afternoon written by ignite
Emily written by ohfever
Sinful by BlackEyedGirl
Sentenced by x-outsider-x
Click here to view our 2007 features
STAFF:
The Favorites Project does not currently have any staff openings, but remember, even if you're not on staff, you can always participate. Simply note us with a link in the body to a poem that you think deserves to be featured. The staff will vote on your suggestion and if a majority of the staff agrees with you, that piece will be featured (and you, of course, will be credited with the find).
A FINAL THANK YOU:
Last but not least, thank you to all our watchers. You have showed your dedication to giving all of our features some well deserved love and attention. Thank you all!
The Origin of Meteors by
Meteors rent black nylon...read more
Discovered by: ~Synith
Selected by: *PunknEra, ~hi-mi-tsu, ~insomaniac55, ~surrfant & *mamadoll.
ABOUT US:
The Favorites Project (FP) is an independent program run by dA members (not administrators). We are not a club so you can't join even if you wanted to, but we do ask that you watch us so that you can see our weekly features.
PREVIOUS FEATURES:
The Frog King by ~Samaji
Lobotomy for Beginners by mcclelland
She Says by ~Renegade-Boy
Why the Willow Weeps by ~alexcherrysnot
After Words by ~aa-Moss
Kingsize by *PrettyCrazy
Hurakan by creativeflair
Day 26 written by a-random-quigle
Trailblazing written by paradoxicalshaman
A charming afternoon written by ignite
Emily written by ohfever
Sinful by BlackEyedGirl
Sentenced by x-outsider-x
Click here to view our 2007 features
STAFF:
The Favorites Project does not currently have any staff openings, but remember, even if you're not on staff, you can always participate. Simply note us with a link in the body to a poem that you think deserves to be featured. The staff will vote on your suggestion and if a majority of the staff agrees with you, that piece will be featured (and you, of course, will be credited with the find).
A FINAL THANK YOU:
Last but not least, thank you to all our watchers. You have showed your dedication to giving all of our features some well deserved love and attention. Thank you all!
Community News81 The "Banned Books" Contest: Fight Censorship!`GeneratingHype
reports, 14h 46m agoSpeak out against Banned Books! Fight censorship! Participate in this contest! ALA's Banned Books Week: 27 September - 4 October 2008 62 Stock Newsletter - August Feature and info^Hanratty-Stock
 reports, 1d 1h agoA look back into the fabulous stock submitted in August and other eye pleasing extras. 61 Red Dreams (+200 Portraits and red hair)=TheNightSheDied
 reports, 17h 25m agoThe most gorgeous portraits of red haired girls. 57 Birds & Parrots of Digital, Theme Article #7^cosmosue
 reports, 1d 19h 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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