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THE
ART OF SHORT FICTION What
is it? Author
Charles Blackstone tells.
WRITING GREAT SHORT STORIES Elizabeth Kadetsky who teaches at Sarah Lawrence College and at Columbia University’s School of Journalism serves up some advice.
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CRAFTING
CHARACTERS THAT JUMP OFF THE PAGE Punching
up your
fiction?
Where there's a tipster, there's a way. Discover Robert Gregory Browne's
secrets to
getting multiple book deals.
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BIOFICTION
INTRODUCED Even as she receives 5 stars
on Amazon for Trine Erotic while editing/publishing
Entelechy: Mind & Culture, Alice Andrews takes time
to chat about the esoteric world of this mind-bending read.
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Here's our winner of TOP PICK!
“Duotrope Digest ”
"...think of Duotrope’s Digest as a matchmaker of sorts.
If you write fiction or poetry, we can help you find appropriate markets
for your work."
--Shannon Wendt, Duotrope creator
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TOP PICKS
1. O by Peter Schwartz Good. Deep, personal, moving, and well written. Many readers would understand his dilemma. I wonder about the title, though. It might flow a bit better if it started this way: I did not wish to be this cardboard frankenstein
Good.
Nice line breaks, topical, emotional, good visuals. Good, topical, well written, controversial.
Interesting. This is good, though short. It could use a verse or two more. Perhaps this would be a bit smoother: From smallest embers rise beasts of fire like the Phoenix Hot ashes from flapping wings fall on snow-white clouds Plunging earth deep into darkness From smallest embers I draw fire to trace your form on the forest floor Now walls of flame race through a landscape of twigs and thorns In the roar of this great fire, I hear the laugh of that single ember
Dear poets -- I chose your work because it is the best in the selection given to me to read. My suggestions come from the heart, not just the head - and they're influenced by 40 years of poetry enjoyment. But they're still just my own opinions - your self-opinion matters most. I look forward to your response to a few of my shorter pieces.
Love, Light, Peace and Abundance,
Now it's your turn-- Meet Our Guest Assistant Editor
Who is Misty Day? Misty Day is a writer, poet and teacher who contributes to E-zines around the world such as the Sabian Symbols International Quarterly. Ms. Day holds a C.A.P. (Certified Astrological Professional) from the International Society for Astrological Research. She was initially accredited by Professional Astrologers, Incorporated and is a practitioner of the Timesmithing Method of Astrological Interpretation where she has over 28 years experience.
Read Misty Day's work. How will you rate it?
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Literary Agent Kelly Sonnack's TOP PICKS
Who will we nominate for the Pushcart next?
Mark Treitel 's TOP PICKS
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THE REQUIRED ACCOMPANYING COVER LETTER by Richard Fein 2. Soap by Jared Wahlgren 3. HILLS LIKE PINK ELEPHANTS by Bruce Stirling
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Who were nominated for the Pushcart in 2009?
EXCLUSIVES Advice to Writers: from an Editor/Book Publisher In summary, three vital concepts for the process: Persist; Trust; Revise! SHALLA CHATS with Seamus Cashman of Wolfhound Press
SHALLA MINGLES with Mr. Fitness, Alex Cristo “Writers: Get Fit!”
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