08.27.08
Grammar Girl and Spooky Story Contest
I have stumbled upon a great podcast called the “Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing.” This is the first (and only) podcast that I have subscribed to, but I wanted to make sure that I shared it with you. (First blogging, now podcasts…what’s next?)
If you feel like you need a little extra help with your own grammar or usage, or you just happen love grammar as so many of us do, you should check it out. The useful tips, which are easy to follow and remember, are explained and read by Mignon Fogarty. There is also a recently published book by this author and a website if you would like more information: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/default.aspx.
The last podcast was about the differences between ensure, insure, and assure. At the end of the podcast, there was an announcement for a story contest from a bookstore in Reno, Nevada. The contest is to write a spooky story in 250 words or less. You can get more information about the contest by clicking this link: http://sundancebookstore.com/htdocs/Pages/spooky_fiction.html. I think I will give it a try. If nothing else it is a good exercise in being concise! I may even encourage some of my students to enter a story.
Good luck!
~Melissa 
08.15.08
Submissions – Poems Niederngasse
Happy Friday, Everyone!
I am sharing with you a new place I found to submit poetry. It is an online publication called Poems Niederngasse. They are an English language publication based in Switzerland. Their website is http://www.niederngasse.com/084_home.html.
There are no deadlines for submissions. For submission information, click this link: http://www.niederngasse.com/Departments/submissions_info.html.
I sent them a few poems the other day. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Good luck!
~Melissa :)
PS Please remember to leave a comment and share any other publications.
08.06.08
Submissions
Very recently, I have decided to start submitting my writing for publication. I haven’t submitted anything in at least 5 years! It can be a tedious and frustrating process, I know, but it is also wonderful to to know that something of yours has been accepted and will be published. It is all worth it.
I would love for you to use this space to share any contests or call for submissions that you are aware of. I am looking to submit short stories and poetry, but if you know of any sources at all, please post them here so that other readers may benefit from the sources as well.
Here are two that I came across recently (and submitted work to!):
A call for fiction pieces at Narrative Magazine - https://narrativemagazine.com/shared/contest_closed.php and a call for poetry or personal experiences for books and greeting cards at Blue Mountain Arts - http://www.sps.com/greetingcards/writers_guidelines.htm. Good Luck! ~Melissa :)
