I picked up a postcard yesterday at my husband’s work and thought it might be of interest to someone reading this… P.O.V., public television’s premier showcase for independent nonfiction film, seeks submissions from all perspectives for broadcast in annual PBS series. P.O.V. welcomes all subjects, styles and lengths. Unfinished films may be eligible for completion… Continue reading POV Call For Entries Broadcast Season 2009
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storySouth’s Million Writers Award Update
Back in March I noted that nominations were open for storySouth’s Million Writers Award for best online short story. The notable stories have been chosen and are being narrowed down to the top ten at the moment. Some excellent online reading can be found there if you’re interested.
Niteblade Anthology and Voting
Niteblade is still accepting submissions for its first ever print anthology. It will be a mixture of new material based on Marge Simon’s cover artwork and older favorites. You can still read the last four issues online and vote for your favorites from each issue. No book reviews for the anthology from me; it’s all… Continue reading Niteblade Anthology and Voting
Junior Geography Detective Series
Elysabeth Eldering’s first book in the Junior Geography Detective Series is currently set for an August 2008 publication date. States are featured as a mystery destination with the readers guessing the state after receiving clues and facts about each state. If you know someone who is interested in receiving monthly emails about the series and… Continue reading Junior Geography Detective Series
Busy Writing Month Over!
Last month I mentioned May would be a busy writing month. With 45 minutes to spare, I had 31 short stories based on writing prompts written.  There are two more half-written stories where I knew they were going to be longer than the time I had or would be best served as novels. I didn’t write… Continue reading Busy Writing Month Over!
Anthology Builder
Sometimes I feel like I’m on the edge between cool/hip and trendy. The older I get the less I want to be trendy but some things are just too cool not to be shared. Less than a year ago, Anthology Builder went live. If it weren’t for Rhonda’s announcement about one of her stories there… Continue reading Anthology Builder
Introductions
Until your name is known everywhere and your work is published in multiple languages, I think most writers feel a little uneasy introducing themselves as a writer. It usually brings on questions that may be difficult to answer such as, “Would I have read anything you wrote?” or “Do you have a book I can… Continue reading Introductions
Whew!
I can’t believe it’s Monday already. The weekend, which always seems to have some strange clock to keep the time, alternately flew by and seemed to last forever. So far I am 6/31 short stories for the month. One of the criteria is that the short story must originate from a writing prompt. I started… Continue reading Whew!
Busy Writing Month
This should be a busy writing month for me. I’m participating in a May writing challenge on LiveJournal. Each participant has a different goal. My goal is to write 31 short stories which is basically a short story a day. Is it any surprise that on the morning of May 5th I only have three written? … Continue reading Busy Writing Month
Short Story Book or Site Recommendations?
Do you have any recommendations for a short story collection or a short story web site? I’ve been trying to read a few short stories a week in the hopes of having more than one choice for the next Story of the Month. Every Day Fiction has been a good resource thus far.