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My Resolution
101 Heartwarming, Healthful, and Humorous Resolutions. .. and how they turned out!Chicken Soup for the Soul is looking for stories about your future resolutions or your past resolutions and how they worked out - your failures and successes, what you
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How to Dress Your Victorian Female Character - Part 1
When writing a Victorian era fantasy novel, even though it's fantasy, you'll want your world and characters to represent the period with accuracy. Even if you loosely develop a fantasy world based on the Victorian period, the information in this arti
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Sailing the Sea of Imagination
I'm currently working on a manuscript for Pumping Your Muse for kids. I love to encourage kids to be writers. Don't know what the title will be, but I'm working through the exercises with two children and having a blast. They started out thinking it'
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A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Special Needs
For this very special collection, we seek uplifting true stories aboutthe ins and outs, ups and downs, blessing and challenges of parentingchildren with special needs. The stories will cover children of allages (birth to adult) and a wide range of de
- August 18th, 2008
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Olympic Emotions Writing Prompt
The Olympics are full of emotion and present a great opportunity to learn how to show emotion rather than tell about it. As swimmers slap the wall in a close race they look up at the official times to see the reality of who won. The camera isn't on t
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The Chronicles of Sarin
Altair Australia Book 2009 Bi-Line anthologyStories are sought for an anthology dedicated to a single character. Sarina is the protagonist and it is from her point of view all stories must be told/shown. A modern urban fantasy setting anywhere in the
- August 16th, 2008
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Online Personal Trainers Do Work
What a week! I shouldn't be stopping here to say hello, but for all my regular readers I just had to. This week has had it's ups and downs with scheduling, but my exercise routine is on track and my eating is better than it has been in ages. Not that
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AGAINST Agamemnon: War Poetry Anthology.
WaterWood Press, a publishing consortium with editorial offices worldwide, will accept war poetry beginning May 1. Editor: James Adams (2007 Pulitzer Prize nominee).Submission guidelines:Original poems/poetry translations on war in any style. No PPW.
- August 15th, 2008
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Footprints Anthology (Sci-Fi)
FOOTPRINTS ANTHOLOGYScience Fiction anthology to be edited by Jay Lake and Eric T. ReynoldsPUBLISHER: Hadley Rille Books SUBMISSION GUIDELINES THEME: Long after our species and all its works have turned to dust, the moon landing sites will sho
- August 13th, 2008
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TWENTY-FOUR SEVEN: a caregiving anthology
Care ... for a story? The NLWC Carers Group invites submissions for its new anthology of short stories, memories, poetry, letters, and line art, all on the theme of CAREGIVING. Contributions are welcome in English or Irish. We’re hoping for inspi
- August 12th, 2008
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GUIDELINES FOR CLOCKWORK PHOENIX 2:
GUIDELINES FOR CLOCKWORK PHOENIX 2:more tales of beauty and strangeness CLOCKWORK PHOENIX 2: More Tales of Beauty and Strangeness is the next volume in the annual anthology series edited by Mike Allen, scheduled to be published by Norilana Books in
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10 Things You Do When You're Hungry and On a Diet
Today's prompt requires creating a list of 10 things you do when you're hungry and on a diet. Then take at least five of those things and incorporate them in a scene. This can be fiction or non-fiction. I'd say there's room for humor in this one if y
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Plan Ahead to Successfully Lose Weight
Learning to eat a balanced diet isn't as difficult as learning not to overeat. That's because our culture is not taught to "deny" oneself. If we like it, we eat more. If the plate in the restaurant comes piled with food we eat it. Many diets talk abo
- August 11th, 2008
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Chivalry In Fantasy Writing - Part 2
Adulterated Chivalry In Fantasy Just as the contaminated code of chivalry went forth with the crusades, such scenarios make for interesting fantasy civilizations. In today's culture we think any man can be considered chivalrous, but historically it w
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THE INFERNO COLLECTION
With the lack of an anthology market today, I thought I'd pass on this writing contest. Sounds like fun!The Reader's Place-Tons of interviews and articles Announcing 2008 Contest: Summertime Blues Tell them in fewer than 1,000 words (in any genre)
- August 10th, 2008
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Chivalry In Fantasy Writing - Part 1
To learn how to write an element of chivalry into fantasy, first ask why it's important. Fantasy writers establish a code of conduct to help readers understand who is good and who is not. Fantasy realms open opportunity to create a different code of
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One Word Prompt
I've shared first sentence prompts here at Pumping Your Muse Prompts, but today we're going to try something a little different. A one word prompt. Based on this one word, write a scene or short story. Include:*Sense of smell*Emotion (your choice)*Se
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Gluttony and Self Control
Most people know that portions served in restaurants are more food than they need to eat, but can you overeat on healthy foods? Yes. As I'm retraining my mind to make healthier choices, I realize that I'm eating too much. We wonder why 2/3 of our pop
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THE YEAR'S BEST FANTASY AND HORROR 22
THE YEAR'S BEST FANTASY AND HORROR 22 Ellen Datlow, Horror EditorKelly Link & Gavin Grant, Fantasy Editors Ellen DatlowYBFH #22PMB 391511 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NY 10011-8436U.S.A.(Write "YEAR'S BEST HORROR" on the envelope) Kelly Link
- August 8th, 2008
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FEDERATIONS
FEDERATIONSEDITED BY JOHN JOSEPH ADAMSFrom Star Trek to Star Wars, from Dune to Foundation, science fiction has a rich history of exploring the idea of vast intergalactic societies, and the challenges facing those living in or trying to manage such s
- August 7th, 2008
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DARK JESTERS:
DARK JESTERS:AN ANTHOLOGY OF HUMOROUS HORROR Title: DARK JESTERS: An Anthology of Humorous Horror, edited by Nick Cato and L.L. Soares. Publisher: Novello Publishers (www.novellopublishers.com) Release Date: Fall 2009 General Info: Novello Pub
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Momentum Fitness & Weight Loss Order Is Almost Here
I've had trouble with motivation and exercise this week, but so far I haven't given into my lazy tendencies. I keep thinking of all the excuses...like it's too hot. As if I don't know it's going to get hot. I either need to make a plan to go out earl
- August 5th, 2008
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Name Your Poison
Murder is a popular plot thread that hooks the reader if written well. Research is part of the writing process if you want to create believable details when it comes to murder by poison. Poison makes for interesting reading because it can be easily s
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Consistency and Logic in Novel Writing - Part 2
What Character's Own This category and the next are the two that present the most inconsistencies when writing. If your character loses his dagger in scene five, yet slices his enemy with it in scene eight, that break in consistency causes the reader
- August 4th, 2008
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Gogi Blueberry Smoothie
Ready! Get set! It's Monday!Yeah, yeah, I hear you telling me to go away. Actually I should be working on my article on "Low-Cost Business Design Profit" but want to drop by here and tell you all that I put in my two miles on Saturday, and for the mo
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cancer Book to be published March 2009
We are looking for true stories and poems about your experience with cancer––as a patient, as a relative, friend or co-worker of someone with cancer, or as a medical professional or clergy engaged in a variety of treatments. We prefer stories a
- August 3rd, 2008
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nunoduarte to her friends list. - August 2nd, 2008
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One Day at a Time
What a week! End of the month crunch, beginning of the month planning. a garden overflowing with produce and...Yes, I still fit in exercise.I've continued to do intervals and I've also added strength training two days. My biggest victory was running
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Cutest Pet
Pets make a popular topic for short stories. Unfortunately, many writers want to focus on their favorite pets last days, but many publishers say "Please No Saying Good-bye" or "The Death of My Pet" stories. While these stories are healing for the wri
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Shroud Announces New Anthology
Tentative Title: Northern Haunts 100 Terrifying New England Tales to Tell Around a Campfire Guidelines: Flash fiction (no more than 700 words) told in the FIRST person (to allow readers to re-tell the story) set in a New England location. The antholo
- August 1st, 2008
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My Dog Is My Hero
Literary Cottage is currently seeking entries for an exciting new anthology to be published by Adams Media: My Dog Is My Hero. Please click on our website _www.literarycottag e.com_For My Dog Is My Hero, the fourth book in Adams Media's Hero Series,
- July 31st, 2008
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WOODSTOCK REVISITED
WOODSTOCK REVISITEDSeeking TRUE 850-1100 word stories. Adams Media pays authors $100 per story, plus one copy of the book. Literary Cottage offers prizes as follows: $75 first prize, $50 second prize, $25 third prize.DEADLINE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2
- July 30th, 2008
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Superhero
If you were a superhero, what would you be?You can have fun with this and take one of two directions.*Give yourself or a character superhero powers. Things like you can: fly, see when people lie, know the future 24 hours in advance, walk through wall
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Life is Filled with Detours
Mondays are busy for me. Not only is it the first day of the week, but I have my grandchildren for the afternoons and family for dinner. This past Monday, amid other activities, I've started to encourage my grandkids to write a story based on exercis
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Consistency and Logic in Novel Writing - Part 1
Much like mapping, tracking follows characters and objects throughout various plot threads during the novel writing process to ensure consistency and logic. Tracking includes: Where Characters Travel Characters possess various bits of in
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Arcane Distortions
A DVD anthology of strange fiction presented in animation, film noir, and photo/art montage sequencing. Animators and film makers – Submit your completed shorts in AVI format. OR send samples in order that we may consider your tallents for creat
- July 29th, 2008
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Holiday Related Stories
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Lilley Press would like to do a special release of holiday related novellas and maybe a short story collection or two! For this particular call, we do NOT want longer novels as we could not get them ready in time. So, what are
- July 28th, 2008
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How to Devlop Your Plot
Creative Writing demands a level of organization dictated by the complexity of your plot line. I have heard that there are only seven different plot lines, with thirty-six variations.
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Ahhh Monday - Mindset and Exercise
Ahhh Monday...or is it ohhh not Monday. Our mindset plays an important role in our physical and mental well being. On Saturday, spontaneous plans were made to head into Atlanta with family for various errands and a visit to a Chinese restaurant we'd
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Distractions
Today's prompt is a fun one based on distraction. You can say, "he was distracted" in your writing, but don't do that. It's passive and doesn't really create a visual for the reader. It's much more fun to SHOW your character is distracted. In fact, t
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Gemini Novella Series Guidelines
Simian Publishing feels that the novella is almost a lost art. Novellas are too long for most anthologies and most magazines don't publish them anymore. The Gemini series will feature t
- July 26th, 2008
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Namaste Valley Book 1
Welcome to Namaste Valley. We’re glad you’re here and invite you to stay. Namaste Valley is situated in a beautiful mountain valley with steep peaks rising on all sides. There is only one pass in and out of the valley and that can be closed due t
- July 25th, 2008
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The Big Birthday
When you read the title of this post what came to mind? Turning 30? Maybe 40 or 50? Or how about turning 16 or 21. Think back to a birthday you considered "the big one" and write two to three paragraphs about it. Include:SettingThemeEmotions2 Senses
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Guess What I Did
What a day. Fridays I schedule a day off from exercise because of all the other things I plan to get done, and for this Friday it included prepping five dozen tomatoes, some broccoli, green beans, okra and the gallon of fresh blueberries we picked ye
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Inspiration to Overcome Writer's Block - Part 2
The one sentence rule challenged me to consider how to verbally paint a picture without bogging my writing down with descriptive long windedness. Regular practice hones the ability to succinctly paint with the pen. Pumping Your Muse takes you down th
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The Avery Anthology
An anthology of new fiction.Our current reading period will close on August 1st, so be sure to get your stories in before then. Any submissions received after August 1st 2008 will be deleted. We accept email submissions only, and all we ask is
