The Newstream
A Newsletter for the Woodstream Writing Community,
Where we share our news with you
--and your good news with one another!
April 2006
In this issue: JOIN US: Show Off Your CreativiTEA!| PUBLISHED, LAUDED, AND APPLAUDED: Woodstream Writers Bursting Out All Over!| HOW NOW, BROWN COW?: For Writers of Color
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Upcoming Woodstream Writing Events
SpecialTEAS? Woodstream Workshops is brewing up "An Afternoon of CreativiTEA" in lovely
The $55 cost includes lunch, tea, dessert(s!!), and a full, "eat-while-you-write-shop." Writers (and tea-drinkers!) at all levels of experience, welcome! We have just a few seats left at the table.
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Summer Write-A-Thon! At a Writing Marathon, writers of all levels, all genres stretch their creative wings and FLY across an entire day of craft, prompts, and learning. Join us Saturday, June 10th, 9:00 a.m.- 9:30 p.m., in
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All-Day'n'Night-Shop--A Weekend Writing Extravaganza! Here's an event to look forward to when those hazy days of August hit. Part writing retreat, part slumber party, this overnight writing adventure will include ten writers, a day-and-a-half full of facilitated writing exercises, writing experiences, and writing fun--not to mention five meals, and full "snack coverage," beverages, assorted & sundry treats.
Whether you're looking for time to devote to an in-progress manuscript or seeking the twinkle of new ideas to develop later, these two days will fit the bill. We'll write, we'll critique, we'll rest, we'll play. Please join us Saturday, August 19th, at 9:30 a.m, through Sunday, August 20th, at 2:00 p.m. for the end-of-summer fun. $215, all-inclusive.
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Contact Jamie@woodstreamwriters.com for more information--or to register--for any of these events. All Woodstream Writing Workshops use the
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Published, Lauded, and Applauded!
Woodstream Writers' Latest Triumphs
Breaking news! Woodstream alum Julie Compton is pleased to announce that she has signed a contract with Port Town Publishing for the publishing of her novel, Best Intentions. Release date is July 1, 2006. Best Intentions received a 2nd place in the Royal Palm Literary Award in 2004 in the Unpublished Adult Fiction category.
What a coup, Julie. Take a bow! (Now how's that second novel coming??)
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Picture this: Woodstream's own writer/artist Joan Mansson spent months creating the illustrations for the second edition of Patio Escapes, and now she's garnering her dues. Text by Judith Kahn, published by
We lift a glass to you, Joan!
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Great news from Woodstream poet Laura Ross: "I got word back that I am going to be published in the April issue of Shemom," she writes. A small magazine published a few times a years, Shemom publishes work related to the experience of motherhood. Laura also won first prize in poetry in the Mount Dora Festival of Music and Literature for her lovely memory poem "Miss Vermillion."
We couldn't be happier for you, Laura.
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And, speaking of poets . . . Poet and Woodstream wonder Lisa Bernardini is rapidly gaining recognition outside our small pond. Nominated by her UCF Masters of Fine Arts program, Lisa joins the ranks of new poets being considered for the 2006 edition of the national annual anthology Best New Poets.
Lisa, our buttons are bursting!
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Hot off the press! Woodstream Writer Jose Miranda is trying his hand at the newspaper game! Look for his new column in the next edition of the weekly Pine Hills News. A free paper, you'll find the PHN in locations in and around the
Congratulations, Jose! Have a stogie on us.
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More newsprint news: Drucilla Tyler, who, if things continue in this vein, will soon be writing the editorials herself, reports that she has had yet another letter published in the Orlando Sentinel Friday Forum--this one on Friday, March 31st! Her topic was Boot Camp for juveniles. Her writing, as always, was powerful and persuasive. No wonder they like her so well.
Good for you, Dru.
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How Now, Brown Cow?
Publishing Information, Tips, and Opportunities
Daphne Slocombe at AWA headquarters sends us this: ColorLines, the national newsmagazine on race and politics, is proud to announce its first issue devoted to fiction! ColorLines (http://www.democracyinaction.org/) seeks short stories and novel excerpts written by people of color. They are specifically interested in fiction that tackles race, politics, and immigration. They will consider a range of genres including fantasy, literary stories, crime, and mystery.
Submission guidelines as follows: Deadline is July 15, 2006. Submissions should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words.
Send as an electronic version (as a Microsoft Word attachment or rich text file) to daisy@arc.org . The subject line of your e-mail should read: SUBMISSION and your full name. The piece should not have been previously published. Let us know if you're submitting it simultaneously to other publications. Payment: $100 plus two copies of the magazine.
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Thanks to Woodstream essayist Kay Adrid who passed along the following from Guideposts Magazine: "Tell us a great story and we'll bring you to the Guideposts Writers Workshop in
HOW TO APPLY: submit an original, unpublished, first-person story of no more than 2000 words, typewritten and double-spaced, about a true personal experience. Show us how faith made a difference and how the experience changed you. In a cover letter, tell us about yourself and your writing experience. Submit your entry postmarked no later than June 24, 2006. Mail manuscripts to Guideposts Writers Workshop,
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Remember when novelist Jody Rehman introduced us to the Creative Writers Notebook literary newsletter? She told us that in each issue a publishing agency reveals their expectations, requirements and guidelines. Very interesting stuff. Well, now, the new CWN editor, Jim McGann, is offering to mail a complimentary issue to any Woodstream pal who'd like one. If you're reading this, and you're interested, e-mail Jim at jmcgann38@earthlink.net and give him your mailing address.
Thanks Jim. We owe you one!
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Well, that's all for this issue! Remember to let us know what's news, and . . .
. . . keep up the good work!
Jamie Morris,
Woodstream Writing Workshops
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