Writing Round Up, Cool Exercise, and Submission Opportunity
Write Better Now
Every Monday, we’re sending out a quick round-up of what we talked about and some cool links to check out to help all of us become better writers.
As a reminder, on Wednesdays the WRITE BETTER NOW podcast comes out here (and everywhere).
Later in the week there is a bonus post for paid subscribers because, honestly, it’s super kind of you to support me that way, and I want to make sure to make it’s worth your while. Thank you for being here.
Last week’s posts.
Writing Exercise of Awesome
This exercise is half writing prompt and half “let’s focus on conflict” and it’s from the Writer Link, a website that has free and paid memberships where writers can create/join writing groups and take courses or promote their services.
Links By Other People!
The writing exercise page on Writer Link.
Much like Writer Link, Story Planner has a free option and a pay-one-time option. This site helps you plan stories, structure plots and create character outlines.
Check out “from the First Villancico” by SOR JUANA INÉS DE LA CRUZ
Not in a poetry mood? How about a quick Slate article about NaNoWriMo (national novel writing month).
SUBMISSION POSSIBILITY!
Kingsbrae International Residence for the Arts (St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada – Deadline November 30)
Every year KIRA awards six artists with a one month residency (September 16–October 14, 2023). Artists are provided with individual studio space, comfortable housing, two prepared meals each day, a stipend and live on a historic property in a beautiful seaside town. As part of the residency, artists will be asked to engage with the community for up to six hours a week. These engagements will vary based on skills and interest and can include a partnership with Kingsbrae Garden which is located just steps away from the residence and studios.
Applications are open to a range of disciplines and types of artists including but not limited to the visual arts, music/composition, writing, new media, and interdisciplinary arts. Artists from all levels in their career who exhibit a strong professional work ethic and a collaborative attitude are encouraged to apply. A residency at KIRA creates a rewarding and stimulating experience for any participant seeking to advance their artistic journey.