The Lazy Person’s Guide to Creative Writing

“We do not write because we want to; we write because we have to.” - W. Somerset Maugham.

Are you one of those angst- ridden writers who scribbles in a frenzy with a wild eyed look on any scrap of paper he can find, with nothing but nothing penetrating that concentration- not hunger, not tiredness- save perhaps for death itself?!

No, neither am I actually. chuckle

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Just wanted to mention

If you haven’t popped by The Cuckleburr Times recently, you’ll find some new authors there we’re delighted to showcase in our online magazine that’s created by writers, from writers. Please do drop by and have a look at our newest faces and articles! There’s a whole new batch to enjoy every week.

We’re always delighted to get new submissions too. Don’t be shy, send us something! See the site for details. :D

Submission Guidelines: Brain, Child Magazine

Brain, Child Magazine has a tagline of “the magazine for thinking mothers”. They look for personal essays, features, fiction, reviews and more. I strongly suggest you read the excellent articles on their site not only to get a feel for the type of thing they like, but to enjoy a great read.

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Call for submissions: Bard Fiction Prize of $30,000

Have you published a fiction book, are under 40 and American? Bard offers this very large prize plus a one-semester appointment as writer-in-residence at Bard College in New York. Hurry though, the deadline’s only a few days away on July 15 2008.

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