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 with fellow writers and colleagues:
Writers in The Heartland is now taking applications for its inaugural season. Writers in the Heartland is a writing colony for creative writers in all genres. The colony is located in Gilman, Illinois, approximately 2 hours …

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 to write similar posts in your own unique style.
* You have a passion for collecting stories and quotes, and sharing these with the world.
We’re particularly looking for biography writers to tell inspiring life stories of little-known people.
Pay is $15 per …

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: The Right Eyed Deer = The Write Idea)
NOTE: Please do not contact Writers Remember for more details about this contest, as we are not affiliated with this market. Please follow all directions in order to have your entry included.
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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 can be sent together) covering life in a daily setting. All forms and styles of poetry will be considered.
Schedule: Submissions will be accepted between December 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009. Winners will be selected by March 31, 2009
Prizes: Winning …

Welcome to the new and improved Writers Remember website! We’re so glad you’re here! Grab a cup of coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and stay a while. We hope you’ll feel inspired and encouraged in the creative atmosphere that we strive to provide.
After a couple years of nothingness on our old template, we decided to use Wordpress as our content management system, making it easier to maintain the website.
Writers Remember is a place for writers to find encouragement and inspiration. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been …