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Chicago library scene of surprise marriage proposal
You would expect these things to happen at a library: books checked out, classes taught, children’s story hour, and a book sale. But how about a marriage proposal? That’s what Jason Methner did to...
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Energize your writing by entering a contest
Writing is its own reward, but it’s good to submit to contests to see how your work rates. It can give energy and focus to your writing, and if your submission wins, you might catch the eye of an...
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Young People’s literature gets a boost from the National Book Foundation
For the first time in its history, the National Book Foundation has announced the 2013 Young People’s Literature Longlist for the National Book Award. This is the first time the National Book...
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Write a postcard to spread global understanding
The written word is a powerful way to increase empathy and understanding on a global scale. Writers can be activists in many ways. One of those opportunities is through a program started by Peace Corps...
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The Bad Sex Scene Award: how NOT to get nominated
London’s “Literary Review” has just announced its winners for the 2013 Bad Sex Award—Britain’s most dreaded literary prize. The prize is meant to “draw attention to the crude, badly written, often...
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Polish your prose and enter a writing contest
Sending your writing out into the world is a good way to get recognition for all your hard work. My blogging partner Carol Despeaux should know. She was notified in December that she’d won 7th place in...
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How to find writerly inspiration while eating a burrito
The minute I finally learned to read, I was hooked on words. I was like a staggering lost child who had crawled out of the Mohave desert and couldn’t stop gulping water from the first faucet I found. I...
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