Looks like there are some intriguing anthos coming out soon.
Here are some themed calls and contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some of the calls are: mermaids; supernatural fables; In the Spirit; the consequence of war and geopolitical violence; sand, salt, blood; solarpunk creatures; family; homeless nation; constellations; abandon love; Frankenstein; and dragonesque (stories from a dragon’s POV). Lots more. Also see this list for more themed calls; a few deadlines are coming up.
RAVENEYE: ah bummer! That would've been gorgeous!
Oct 24, 2024 22:24:55 GMT -6
emukiller: What's the Hard, medium, and easy in the profile?
Oct 29, 2024 6:59:18 GMT -6
Mazulla: emukiller They're "honor points" for participating and/or winning in different prompts & challenges. You add them to your profile as you do them around the forum.
Oct 29, 2024 13:05:44 GMT -6
ScintillaMyntan: We're still waiting on one contest vote.
Oct 31, 2024 7:01:11 GMT -6
havekrillwhaletravel: Reading Murder on the Orient Express and came across this hilarious line: "He chews the gum which I believe is not done in good circles".
Nov 1, 2024 10:22:46 GMT -6
RAVENEYE: Bahahahaaa!!! How vulgar we gum-chewers are!
Nov 1, 2024 10:43:27 GMT -6
HDSimplicityy: Streaming now!
Nov 1, 2024 19:19:39 GMT -6
RAVENEYE: We STILL can't wrap up the contest b/c some folks don't follow instructions...
Nov 2, 2024 23:16:12 GMT -6
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ScintillaMyntan: I'm closing it tonight.
Nov 5, 2024 19:26:39 GMT -6
havekrillwhaletravel: Congrats to everyone! This was a great crop of stories
Nov 6, 2024 6:15:39 GMT -6
RAVENEYE: Agreed! Some really wonderful interpretations of a multi-faceted story. Very enjoyable exercise.
Nov 7, 2024 13:34:26 GMT -6
HDSimplicityy: Wrote 1,340 words in two hours this afternoon. I've never written that much in that short a time, thanks to writers sitting next to me.
Nov 10, 2024 22:45:33 GMT -6
HDSimplicityy: My record wordcount is north of 2,000 in hour hours. That.... that hurt lmao
Nov 10, 2024 22:46:06 GMT -6
HDSimplicityy: By the way... I realize that I am posting too often. Kinda comes off as spammy. Sorry bout that; I need to not be distracted to the internetzzz
Nov 10, 2024 22:47:58 GMT -6
RAVENEYE: Oof, 2,000 words in 4 hours is a hefty day's writing. Congrats. Keep it up! You can do it!
Nov 11, 2024 0:39:20 GMT -6
HDSimplicityy: Mmm maybe it was 4.5 hours...
Nov 12, 2024 21:58:02 GMT -6
RAVENEYE: How are the NaNoWriMo writers doing? Halfway-ish through the month. Hope everyone's muses are still cooperating.
Nov 18, 2024 17:41:58 GMT -6
HDSimplicityy: Aint anywhere near my goals.
Nov 19, 2024 21:19:13 GMT -6