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We are all storytellers here
Whether you write personal essays, fiction, poetry or microstories, we’re all here for one thing: to tell the stories that matter to us. We believe we provide a safe space to do that, and week after week our readers, writers and fans demonstrate that they believe it too. In case we haven’t said it recently, thanks, everyone, for being a part of this community.
On the road
Did you hear? Yeah write is taking a trip, or at least a handful of the editors are. September 12-13 we will be at Long Beach Comic Con in Long Beach, California, to promote yeah write and to present a panel on digital storytelling. While we are primarily a writing site, we know there are a million different ways to tell and share stories, especially in the digital age. We’ll be talking blogs, web comics, online publications, and all sorts of good things.
Are you planning to be there? Stop by and say hello to Erica, Michelle, Natalie, Stacie, Arden, Rowan and myself!
What’s a con without a contest?
This week we are hosting a contest right here, where we will be offering a free pair of tickets to the con.There are two ways to enter: 1) Follow us on Twitter (current followers, just send us a Tweet asking to enter) or 2) Leave a comment on Thursday’s voting post stating your favorite post from this week and why. Do both, and you earn two shots at the prize!
The contest closes Saturday, August 15, at midnight (US Eastern). One random winner will receive two tickets for entry to the con for the weekend–this does not include airfare or hotel. Tickets are transferable, so you’re free to give them away to your great-aunt Josephine if you can’t make it out to Long Beach. But we hope you can.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]
Bring us your personal essays and creative nonfiction!
The nonfiction challenge grid opens on Monday at midnight EDT. This is the best place on the ‘net to showcase your best writing. Make us laugh, make us cry, make us think, and above all: make us care.
Is fiction more your thing?
The fiction|poetry grid opens on Tuesday. Grab a mic and join our monthly poetry slam, or check out our new focus on fiction! The coffeehouse is the place to go to keep up on these special events.
This week’s ultimate question: why is there no coffee?
Answer this question in exactly 42 words for the microstory challenge, or use it to inspire your submission to the other competitive grids.
Tips for your microstories
This week’s question requires only two things for a good answer: the absence of coffee and the reason for it. Did your houseguests drink it all before you woke up? Did you pull an all-nighter (or three) to finish that work-in-progress? Was there a blight that wiped out coffee beans across the southern hemisphere? (Please, God, no.) Please note that the verb tense of the answer should match the verb tense of the question. There is no coffee right now. What happened to it?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]
Winners’ round-up
In case you missed them, you can find last week’s yeah write staff picks and crowd favorites all laid out for you on Friday’s winners’ post. Leave the winners some love in the comments. They will love you right back, we guarantee it.
The weekend’s not over: the moonshine grid is still open. Have something to add? Old posts and new are welcome. No moderation, no voting. It’s a laid-back relaxed kind of place. Drop by, share your work, and while you’re there, visit your fellow yeah writers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]
How yeah write works
We’ve got three competitive challenge grids — nonfiction, fiction|poetry and microstories. You can learn more about yeah write in our FAQ.
More than just a weekly writing challenge
Sure, the competitive grids are our bread and butter, but there’s more on the menu. We’re building a community of writers who are continually striving to get better at their craft. The challenge grids are one way to do this. We’ve also got the moonshine weekend writing showcase, which is a great place to let loose and try something new, plus the yeah write coffeehouse — the hippest place on the ‘net to find a writing partner, talk about writing or just hang out with other yeah writers. Head barista Nate serves up a couple shots of espresso every week, specially formulated to get your creative juices flowing. Grab a chair and start chatting up your neighbors!
More questions?
Want to ask a question? Start a conversation? Brand new to yeah write and need some clarification? Please visit us on social media!
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