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Falling in love with writing again: ten romance writing prompts
She stared wistfully out over the gray waves washing onto the shore below her window. She was remembering the early days, when her passion was new and wild, when just the thought of clean white sheets caused her to quiver with anticipation. The excitement had gone though, and the empty sheets seemed coarse and uninviting now. How could she save her romance with writing? How could she reignite that flickering flame of inspiration she’d felt as a young girl? Has your writing life become boring and routine? What about a Valentine’s Day fling with a romance writing prompt to
Eddy Says: A word on critique
Congrats to all of you fiction writers getting published out there. For those of you running into walls, here’s help. In this series, pick up one-minute pointers from the Fiction Acquisitions Editor of a NC Indy press. Take what you need and leave the rest. A word on critique If you agree to critique another writer’s work, first ask what they want to receive from you—general comments or ones regarding the elements of skillful writing, such as character development, setting, point of view, dialogue, plot? Et cetera. Agree to be quiet while the writer is reading their work aloud.
What is a DIY website and why would I choose to build one?
Writers can be fiercely independent. They are also occasionally underfunded. Either or both of these facts can influence the decision to build your own website.
Oulipo: Frames and freedoms
In February, we’ll be partnering with the Arts Council of Carteret County to bring the literary arts to Art from the Heart, a popular, annual arts event. On February 4, Carteret Writers members are invited for a free, private viewing of the artwork on display to prepare for the Ekphrastic Contest we’re hosting as part of the event.
What is ekphrastic poetry?
In February, we'll be partnering with the Arts Council of Carteret County to bring the literary arts to Art from the Heart, a popular, annual arts event. On February 4, Carteret Writers members are invited for a free, private viewing of the artwork on display to prepare for the Ekphrastic Contest we're hosting as part of the event. Submissions will be due on February 8. Board Advisor Trish Sheppard, a local artist and poet, was generous enough to provide some information on the unique form and to offer pointers on writing your own ekphrastic poetry. Thank you, Trish,
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