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THE LIT LIST: Special Holiday Issue No. 52

`ATrue:iconATrue: reports, 20h 14m 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, 20h 14m 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

F*ck Cancer Contest Winner!

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

42 prompts.

~tiannangel:icontiannangel: reports, 10h 53m ago
a bit of an odd side to writing prompts...

SLASH-YAOI-ORIG-FICS - new Club!

=madlodger:iconmadlodger: reports, 1d 9h ago
A new group catering specifically to slash/yaoi fiction connoisseurs :)

Great Poetry From a Friend!!!

~In-the-Dark11:iconIn-the-Dark11: reports, 1d 7h 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 20h 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


The Tongue Of The Mind II

*DudeRun:iconDudeRun: reports, August 14
The pen is the tongue of the mind.
~Miguel de Cervantes


:iconforsfortis:

"The first time I met Will Olney, he had a homemade cigarette clenched between his fingers. I remember watching him lift it casually to his lips, and then sigh out smoky dancers which twisted and pirouetted their way towards the ceiling."

:iconmysteriousbob777:

"It was so confusing here – all the identical white halls made this branch of Heaven seem like a labyrinth. At last, Jeff decided that this was the right place, and he cautiously opened the door."

:iconniklor1:

"Despite the blood flowing from his gut, he was still moving. From his stiff movements and grimacing visage, it was clear the pain was severe, but some force kept him going. Whether it be sorcery or raw willpower, he defied his own mortality and strode through the night."

:icontwilightpoetess:

"when he pulls away,
he takes your beating heart with him
and leaves behind an ache
that even vodka and vicodin can't fix.
"

:iconelephant-ears:

"Filled with all-natural, slow-dried courage, I told you, “You fuckin’ pervert, marrying a kid at your age, you make me fuckin’ sick.”"

:icondrunken-splice:

"In her beads and frills,
she is bliss
and The Great Gatsby.
"

:iconosiristhrasher06:

"And there, cattail daggers
dive down beneath

tortoise-egg dens, our
dimpled footprints
cushion for their lofty,

lusting sin.
"

:iconrealityignorance:

"The butterflies were there
Flapping away never knowing of fear
Fire came out of the dark
Floating, flying just like them
"

:iconli1121:

"Cheers to yours and mine,
Like the evanescent rain,
Falling from the scarlet sky,
Sullied in trenchant disdain.
"

:iconiscah-soul:

"Especially when night falls,
and we glow, summer-time lanterns,
sought out by gardeners
who want us beside their sunflowers,
and scientists
who think they've found angels.
"

:iconfallen-sunset:

"A tray crashed loudly to the floor and was immediately followed by a chorus of clinking and clattering as every glass that had been stacked across its surface shattered. The normal hum of chatter abruptly ended as every eye turned in the direction of the blonde who stood in the midst of the debris."

:iconkoiia-halo:

"
I feel my chest ache—must be serious, it’s been happening a lot lately, might have to go to the doctor to have it checked—and you are surprisingly silent for once.
"

:iconmaster-vega:

"“Human?” he chuckled and took her chin in his hand, keeping her still so she could be sure he was looking into her crimson eyes; then a light pierced the silhouette and she saw two bright, glowing orbs like fires in place of what should have been blue, green, brown, or maybe even hazel – something normal. “I think you'll find that descriptor highly inaccurate, devourer. I have no interest in your carnal delights... what I want is the life force you stole from that mother and her two children last night.”"

:iconmaimtorturekill:

"there is a deep sadness in his eyes and in the cold late-december stillness, she can hear thousands of years of sorrow breaking against the tender bows of his lips.

:iconkilcillian:

"The first thing he said was, “What’s the worst thing I could possibly say to you?”

“Kiss the pavement, motherfucker.”
"

:iconpeterdawes:

"He was pale-skinned. Possibly Slavic. Appeared to be in his mid-thirties, but the look in his eyes possessed a much older aura, as though he had seen far more years than his face suggested."

:iconcrashcoursewomb:

"a subtle but smooth melody plays somewhere outside the walls, she presses her ears against the red wet paint trying to grasp the last few notes a little longer. but like everything in her life, it fades too quickly"

:iconeasyconfessions:

"No, because I'm currently having my most intimate moments with a glass of warm white wine and a cigarette, curled up on the windowsill and sobbing to my knees."

:iconphantomthiefvier:

"watched by elders
feared by most
to a deadly muse his mind plays host
"

:iconjsting:

"i
tasted you
as often
as a swallow,
a futile effort
to wash you away,
a constant trickle
of blood
in my throat.
"

:iconbreakingbad:

"Oh won't you please take my pain away,
it scratches at me with diamond eyes,
with sunshine smiles and little white pills,
it builds me up like a mountain,
only to throw me down like a whore
"

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Hello world! I love you. :eager:
:iconelephant-ears:
Thanks so much for featuring me!

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donny osmond? what are you doing at the north pole?!
avatar by ~onigiri-chu
:iconforsfortis:
Thanks for the feature :D
:iconmaimtorturekill:
thank you, kindly.

again.

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.metal.
:iconbreakingbad:
Thanks for the feature.

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I have a comic.Read it?[link]
:iconli1121:
Thanks kindly, mate.

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"Solitude shows us what should be; society shows us what we are."
- Robert Cecil

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"I found more joy in sorrow than you could find in joy."
- Sara Teasdale


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Sincerely,
Nobody
:iconduderun:
:heart: You're welcome!

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"The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time."--Joe Girard

"The only place where dreams are impossible is in your own mind."--Emalie
:iconduderun:
^-^ You're most welcome

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"The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time."--Joe Girard

"The only place where dreams are impossible is in your own mind."--Emalie
:iconduderun:
You're welcome.

Again.

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"The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time."--Joe Girard

"The only place where dreams are impossible is in your own mind."--Emalie
 

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