New Year: Lit Community Challenge by akrasiel, journal
New Year: Lit Community Challenge
RESULTS ARE IN!
Thank you to everyone who participated in this challenge! We had a total of seven participants, and it was great to see the effort put into boosting our community. Here's the prizes in descending order:
MagicalJoey (https://www.deviantart.com/magicaljoey) - 640 pts
heartdialect (https://www.deviantart.com/heartdialect) - 640 pts
saturdaystorytellers (https://www.deviantart.com/saturdaystorytellers) - 480 pts
IamNoHere (https://www.deviantart.com/iamnohere) - 130 pts
SilverInkblot (https://www.deviantart.com/silverinkblot) - 95 pts
SlytherclawPadawan (https://www.deviantart.com/slytherclawpadawan) - 80 pts
WishingUnderThatStar (https://www.deviantart.com/wishingunderthatstar) - 55 pts
C-C-C-COMBO BONUS!
MagicalJoey (https://www.deviantart.com/magicaljoey) and heartdialect (https://www.deviantart.com/heartdialect) completed every task; well done! :clap: They both receive the special combo prize of 3-month core and a $25 Amazon gift card.
AND... because saturdaystorytellers (https://www.deviantart.com/saturdaystorytellers) completed every task except
Fiction Critique Workshop: Week 1 by akrasiel, journal
Fiction Critique Workshop: Week 1
Hello critt-ers! Ready to get critiquing?
Remember: we're all here for each other. Let's make this a positive experience for everyone. Be respectful, be considerate, and don't let anyone get left behind. Writing can feel like a lonely place sometimes, so our social supports are invaluable.
One of the most important things to keep in mind with critiquing is not to get bogged down in comparing one person's skill or success to another's, especially yours to someone else's. We are not competitors. We're one giant relay team, bolstering and improving the lit community one step at a time. Another author's success might open a door for you. Your s
How to Make the Most out of Lit Groups by TheMaidenInBlack, journal
How to Make the Most out of Lit Groups
Community Week
..and stay active! Which we all know isn't always easy.
with a side of "submission rules, those tricksies"
Now, first of all: this article assumes a lot of stuff!
you're interested in writing and/or reading.you're not joining thousands of groups just to submit your stuff all over the place to get exposure but give nothing back.
you're not simply following groups to stay up-to-date on their events and news, without really wanting to participate in their life.
And with that off of our systems, let's start the tour!
First of all, remember this: Lit groups take a lot more effort than any other. This is because, obviously, readi
*Updated 03/08/17 because it needs a refresh!*
Originally, this article was part of Project Educate Critique week back in 2012!
Literature Critique: Top Tips
Before you start giving critique:READ the piece all the way through.Read it again, making notes of what you would like to point out in your critique.Stay Objective- you are critiquing the piece not the person.
Things to look out for when delivering Literature Critique:
:star: These tips are areas which aren't just necessary in critiquing others' work, but also when self-critiquing your own writing.
:bulletorange: A good opening.
The opening to any form of writing doesn't need to i
I've got a question: Are these workshops still active? I took a peek around and it seems like they aren't although they really seem to be a nice idea in which I would have liked to participate.