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Haiku Month, Writing Conferences and Challenges
February is National Haiku Writing Month (nahaiwrimo.com) in which prompter Kathabela Wilson can inspire and challenge you to write one haiku per day. It’s already Feburary—the shortest month—so join in now at www.nahaiwrimo.com. On the website, be sure to take a look at the NO 5-7-5 logo and read an essay about the “urban myth” of 5-7-5 syllables in English language haiku.
Another intriguing challenge for writers and artists is the “42 Stories Anthology,” a collection of 42 (exact) word stories—one each in 42 categories—and 42 art works, one per chapter. Writers are invited to submit a 42-word story with a 42-character title (can vary from 40 to 44 characters), with a 42-word third person bio. One story and art work will be chosen in 42 categories, ranging from alternate reality to crime fiction to humor to writing craft. Deadline is when all 42 categories are filled. Check it out and learn more at https://42storiessubs.submittable.com.
Thinking about attending a writing conference this year? For writers in Oregon and Washington, here are two nearby conferences: WILLAMETTE WRITERS CONFERENCE, Portland, August date pending. Contact: willamettewriters.com/wwcon.
WRITE ON THE SOUND, Edmonds, Washington. October 2-4, 2020. Contact: writeonthesound.com.
To get the most out of a writers’ conference, I recommend Jane Friedman’s guide. Jane is a recognized resource for writers. I found her blog post on maximizing one’s attendance at writing confabs to be chock full of valuable, sensible advice. www.janefriedman.com/guide-to-writers....
LONG STORY SHORT: My college student grandson Ethan gave me two of his favorite books for Christmas, and I rate them both as excellent reads: “The Pearl” by John Steinbeck (90 pages) is the shortest book I read this winter. “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas (1243 pages) is the longest I’ve read—probably ever! I found both books to be page turners; Monte Cristo just gave me more hand exercise.
Another intriguing challenge for writers and artists is the “42 Stories Anthology,” a collection of 42 (exact) word stories—one each in 42 categories—and 42 art works, one per chapter. Writers are invited to submit a 42-word story with a 42-character title (can vary from 40 to 44 characters), with a 42-word third person bio. One story and art work will be chosen in 42 categories, ranging from alternate reality to crime fiction to humor to writing craft. Deadline is when all 42 categories are filled. Check it out and learn more at https://42storiessubs.submittable.com.
Thinking about attending a writing conference this year? For writers in Oregon and Washington, here are two nearby conferences: WILLAMETTE WRITERS CONFERENCE, Portland, August date pending. Contact: willamettewriters.com/wwcon.
WRITE ON THE SOUND, Edmonds, Washington. October 2-4, 2020. Contact: writeonthesound.com.
To get the most out of a writers’ conference, I recommend Jane Friedman’s guide. Jane is a recognized resource for writers. I found her blog post on maximizing one’s attendance at writing confabs to be chock full of valuable, sensible advice. www.janefriedman.com/guide-to-writers....
LONG STORY SHORT: My college student grandson Ethan gave me two of his favorite books for Christmas, and I rate them both as excellent reads: “The Pearl” by John Steinbeck (90 pages) is the shortest book I read this winter. “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas (1243 pages) is the longest I’ve read—probably ever! I found both books to be page turners; Monte Cristo just gave me more hand exercise.
