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A long time coming
As much as we hate to admit it, summer is finally over. For me, fall is a time of renewed energy and focus. It might be the back-to-school vibe or it might just be that the rainy days aren’t tempting me to shut the laptop and go outside. Either way, I’m hoping to ramp up my writing game and really get some good work done.
Return to moderation
With the fall we return to the moderated submission process. For those who joined us over the summer or even more recently, here’s how it works.
First, read the submission guidelines. Even if you’ve read them before, read them again. Please.
Next, once you submit your URL, our editors will review your piece and choose whether or not to move it to the voting grid. If your piece doesn’t move over, you will receive a very kind letter with detailed feedback explaining why. Don’t be discouraged; on the contrary, people pay good money for this kind of feedback, and we’re giving it to you for free because at yeah write, we’re all about improving our craft.
Finally, come back on Thursday to read, comment and vote on any and all of the grids. Didn’t manage to post this week? That’s okay. You can still vote. And comments are not just welcome, they are encouraged. We only get better when we get feedback. Don’t be shy.
Long Beach Comic Con recap – stay tuned!
We can’t wait to introduce you to all the amazing writers who tried out our on-site microstory contest last week. We’ll give you all the details, complete with pictures and even video, a little later this week! In the meantime, hop on over to the coffeehouse and welcome the new folks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
New to yeah write?
Welcome to the best place on the ‘net for writers who blog and bloggers who write. We are thrilled to have you join us. Whether you are ready to jump in with both feet or you would rather just dip in a toe for now, we hope you stay around. There is room here for everyone: writers, readers, lurkers, and fans.
We’ve got three competitive challenge grids — nonfiction, fiction|poetry and microstories — all of which are moderated. Take a moment to review our submission guidelines and then check out our weekly writing challenges. Got a question? E-mail us, tweet us, ping us on Facebook, or visit our online community, the yeah write coffeehouse. You can learn more about yeah write in our FAQ.[/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.
Focus on fiction: this month we’re studying the monomyth, or hero’s journey.
Poetry slam: give a tanka a try – it’s like a haiku on steroids.
This week’s ultimate question: How long has it been?
Answer this question in exactly 42 words for the microstory challenge, or use it to inspire your submission to the other competitive grids. The microstory challenge opens on Wednesday.
Tips for your microstories
This week’s question requires two elements for a good answer: an event in the past, and the length of time since it happened. Has it been twenty years since you last saw your high school girlfriend? Has it been two months since you submitted that novel query? Don’t be tempted to give a non-answer: “it never happened in the first place” is not going to work.
Remember: do not include the question in your title or your answer. Do not include extra words – no footnotes, no explanations, no shout-outs. Do not rely on your word processor or blog to give you an accurate word count. COUNT YOUR WORDS WITH YOUR EYES. Posts that do not meet these standards will not be moved to the voting grid.
Questions? Want to talk it through? Grab a latte at the coffeehouse and chat with your fellow yeah writers.[/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.
Weekend writing showcase
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. Just leave your commercial or sponsored posts at home. Drop by, share your work, and while you’re there, visit your fellow yeah writers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
