the Word of the Week: “explicate”

explicate verb [Latin explicat- pa. ppl stem of explicare unfold, formed as EX + plicare to fold; see -ATE.] †1 verb trans. Unfold, unwrap; open out (a bud, leaf, etc); spread out, display. M16-E18. b Make larger in in area or volume. M16-L17. 2 verb tran. & intrans. Give details (of). Now rare. M16. 3 [...]

Blue Mountain Arts Bi-Annual Poetry Contest

In the spirit of the holidays we are adding a bonus contest, and it is one where your poetic tendencies can shine. Blue Mountain Arts, the poetry and artwork-based card making company, is hosting their 15th Bi-Annual Poetry Card Contest. They are looking for poems that express emotions with creativity. The winning poet will earn [...]

Symphony Space Short Story Contest

The winner of this week’s featured contest will receive a hefty cash prize of $1000 and the kind of promotion most writers dream about: A public broadcast of their story.

The “Write” Gift V

So, counting today, there are 14 shopping days left.  I can’t believe Christmas is that close! I only have about one and a half gifts left to buy, so my next step is wrapping and shipping. I find every year I love the whole process more and more. I think it’s because the last few [...]

Call for Submissions: Women on Writing eZine

Have a YA author you’ve been wanting to interview? A new trend in YA fiction you’ve been considering? Now is the time to whip up your query letter and get writing.

the Word of the Week is “devolve”

Devolve verb [Latin devolvere, from de- DE-1 + volvere to roll.] I verb trans. 1 Cause to descend with a rolling motion, roll down. Also, unroll, unfurl arch. LME †b Overturn, overthrow. LME-M17 c Cause to pass down by the revolution of time (into a state or condition): cause to descend through a series of [...]

The “Write” Gift IV

Oops, sorry this is a day late.  I got a little caught up in Christmas shopping yesterday, I was on a roll.  I think I’m almost done, woo-hoo! The closer I get to being done the closer I get to handing them out; I love playing Santa. Alright, so with 19 days left, today’s theme [...]

Poor Mojo’s Almanac(k) ‘Best Recipe’ Contest

The theme of this week’s highlighted contest is “the best recipe you’d never guess”, and is hosted by Poor Mojo’s Almanac(k).

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