TWP Weekly Writing Post 2015 April 19-25 Edition

The Writing Pool’s Weekly Writing PostTM 2015 April 19-25 Edition Welcome to The Writing Pool’s Weekly Writing PostTM! We provide you with a free weekly newsletter filled with notices about contests, events, conferences, and other information that might be useful or of great interest to writers of all leanings. Meanwhile, calls for submission to literary…

Let’s Write Haiku!

One of the first forms of literature anyone encounters is poetry. Who doesn’t remember those nursery rhymes we grew up with? We also sing or listen to songs, which are formally known as lyric poetry. In our early years at school, we read, memorized, and recited poems, either in choral recitation groups or declamation contests…

Cox & Palmer Island Literary Awards

Important Notice The deadline for the Cox & Palmer Island Literary Awards has been moved to June 15, 2015 instead of April 15. This gives you more time to send in your submissions.  

TWP Weekly Writing Post 2015 April 12-18 Edition

The Writing Pool’s Weekly Writing PostTM 2015 April 12-18 Edition Welcome to The Writing Pool’s Weekly Writing PostTM! We provide you with a free weekly newsletter filled with notices about contests, events, conferences, and other information that might be useful or of great interest to writers of all leanings. Meanwhile, calls for submission to literary…

What to write about?

One problem that stymies novice and occasional writers is “What do I write about?” If your object is to join a contest or submit to a publication, then do check out the submission guidelines. Most contests and publications will have specific themes or subjects for each round or edition, but several will also be open…