http://www.writersremember.com Filling the Inkwell of Your Creativity Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:58:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From The Smoking Poet: The Smoking Poet Second Annual Short Story Contest Deadline: May 31, 2009 About: The Smoking Poet is a literary ezine, established in 2006, and published online on a quarterly basis. TSP’s first annual short story contest is open to all writers, whether they have been past contributors to ... http://www.writersremember.com/markets/the-smoking-poet-second-annual-short-story-contest/ Courtesy of Managing Editor, Kyra Shapurji: LoftLife magazine, a quarterly shelter and lifestyle publication, seeks experienced writers to submit stories for our back page—“My Downtown.” We want to hear about a memory or a reflection on a space, moment, place, monument, or institution that reminds you why you still call your ... http://www.writersremember.com/markets/loftlife-magazine-seeks-submissions/ Different shades of same… http://www.writersremember.com/writing-prompts/writing-prompt-for-march-9th/ Scouting the Internet, I found several great links for writing prompts. Sometimes all you need is something to get you started. If you're stuck, try one of these sites to spark your creativity! March prompts from The Teachers Corner Virginia Donahue of Homeschool Blogger offers a download for her prompt calendar. Here's a ... http://www.writersremember.com/writing-prompts/march-prompts/ Happy National Grammar Day! Writers, it's always a good idea to try to use good grammar whenever possible. (With the invention of the Internet it can often be tempting to throw good grammar to the wind.) And if you don't know how to spell something, use a dictionary! (My husband is dyslexic, ... http://www.writersremember.com/news/today-is-national-grammar-day/ What an opportunity to inspire the creative mind -- a writing colony! The residency is free insofar as lodging and food are covered. We are seeking submissions from Midwest authors for the inaugural season. More info can be found at www.writersintheheartland.org. Below is the official announcement; feel free to share it ... http://www.writersremember.com/writing-residency/free-writing-residency-call-for-midwest-authors/ Courtesy Ankesh Kothari: At NonToxin.com we believe that stories have an enchanting power to change people and the world. If you’re the writer we’re looking for: * You can tell stories with a purpose, stories that inspire change, stories that downgrade information and upgrade wisdom. * You’re mesmerised by reading NonToxin.com and are inspired ... http://www.writersremember.com/markets/call-for-bloggers-cutting-edge-blog-nontoxincom/ Eighteen grueling weeks. Scintillating prompts. Peer pressure, peer feedback, the thrill of the chase. Cash prizes. If you think you have what it takes to write stirring poetry and short fiction, now is the time for you to enter the 2009 Whittaker Prize Competition details and rules http://therighteyeddeer.webs.com/ opens March 7, 2009! read details at website above. (Note: ... http://www.writersremember.com/poetry-contests/fiction-and-poetry-competition-write-idea/ ReadMe Publishing is offering a FREE writing contest for all poets where winning poems will receive cash prizes and the top entries will be published in a print collection. Details: Everyday Musings Everyday something around you happens that is poetic if you notice. We want your best poems (up to 6 entries; entries ... http://www.writersremember.com/free-writing-contests/readme-publishing-everyday-musings-poetry-contest-deadline-feb-28-2009/ Join our community! Once you're a member you'll be able to chat with other writers who share your interests, as well as create/join groups of those with common interests. Link: http://writersremember.ning.com http://www.writersremember.com/featured/community/