About Writing
Izzy Daniels – “Taking a Long Break and making the best of it” – All of us seem to take breaks, some longer than others. But when we do with blogging we need to get back into the game somehow. This post gives a few ideas on accomplishing that.

Poetry
Zorlone – “The Sound of Rain” – The sound of rain could signify either sadness or joy. It could also mean loneliness or comfort. Be the judge.
Roy – “But a drop of water” – Why it is not bad even we’re merely a face among the crowd?

Fiction / Narrative
Roy – “The devil doesn’t want my soul” – An attempt to strike a deal with a devil…
Ajchtar – “Tales and Diary of Moccureed – Chapter 5” – The nostalgic musings of a young mind aspiring to be a writer.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest April 16, 2010 – Extended to April 23

Go to this page for the rules and information and here to submit a post.

If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 23 April 2010. Posts must have been published on your blog between March 19, 2010 and April 23, 2010. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry
Dragon Blogger – “Joker in Diaper” – Fun poem about a prankster toddler in diapers.
Dragon Blogger – “Anxiety Clash” – Random Word poem about a high board diver suffering anxiety.

Fiction
Roy – “In his mind” – Do you really think he’s fine… what if you can peer inside his mind?

About Writing
Roy – “I am at peace here…” – Just another plea… to write…

About Writing
Kaze (aka Steve Altman) – “Kaze: Time to Write” – Everybody complains they’ve got no time to write. Really?

Poetry
Zorlone – “Appetite for Music” – Is music a food for the soul?
Jena Isle – “Solitude” – Is solitude only in the mind?

Memoir
Ajchtar – “Chapter 2 of Moccureed” – Chapter 2 , ravings of a 17 year old, wanting to be a writer.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest March 12, 2010 – EXTENDED to MARCH 19

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 19 March 2010. Posts must have been published on your blog between February 19, 2010 and March 19, 2010. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry
Bigdaddyrichard – “The Pretentious Prince and His Evil Maiden” – A poem about the laments of the youngest sibling in a family whose brother left the family in a haste to live with his scheming girlfriend who wanted the boy all for himself.
Dragon Blogger – “Imprisoned” – Random Twitter Poem about insanity and being trapped in your own mind.

Poetry
Jena Isle – “A Tryst on Valentine’s Day” – Being so in love is heaven.
Roy – “Candles, not flowers” – A valentine poem?

Prose / Memoir
Ajchtar – “Tales & Diary of Moccureed” – The ravings of a 17 yr old., aspiring to become a writer.
Roy – “She will be 80 next month” – A request for prayer.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest February 26, 2010

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 26 February 2010. Posts must have been published on your blog between February 5, 2010 and February 26, 2010. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest February 12, 2010

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 12 February 2010. Posts must have been published on your blog between January 22, 2009 and February 5, 2010. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Zorlone – “Well Played” – Life is a game. How well did you play?

Memoirs / True Story
Khaye-Mydette Sy Cardenas – “Abroad is in the heart” – How winters melt the heart.

Poetry
Dragon Blogger – “Royal Ball” – Poem about a grand ball with a feast.

Poetry
Zorlone – “Blank Stares” – A plea to finally be released, from a bond of days of suffering.
Dragon Blogger – “Passion Unholy” – Poem about passion.
Roy – “Do You Love Him?” – A short poem about missing communication with someone.

Short Story
sam balilo – “envy” – A very short story about envy.

Memoir
Jena Isle – “A Journey and an Awakening” – What would be more rewarding in life?

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest February 5, 2010

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 5 February 2010. Posts must have been published on your blog between January 15, 2009 and February 5, 2010. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry
Dragon Blogger – “Nightshade” – Poem about being alone at night.

Memoirs / Creative Writing
JHS – “Motivated to Protect” – The conclusion of a three-part story about a doomed relationship that changed my life and established my career path.

Fiction
Jenn – “Opportunity” – The first installment of a short story about a woman pressed into helping her sister deal with an abusive relationship.
Roy – “The Struggling Blogger versus The Struggling Blogger” – My blogs come to life!

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest January 29, 2010

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 29 January 2010. Posts must have been published on your blog between January 8, 2009 and January 29, 2010. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry
Jena Isle – “This Life” – A retrospective poem.
Roy – “Retreat…” – Acceptance of truth… of defeat.
Dragon Blogger – “Extinguisher of Truth” – Sci-Fi poem about someone learning that a garden of flowers were fed with human blood.
Zorlone – “Fountain of Youth – Stories told us about a legendary fountain of youth that Ponce de Leon searched and found in America.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest January 22, 2010

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 22 January 2010. Posts must have been published on your blog between January 1, 2009 and January 22, 2010. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest January 15, 2010 – Extended from January 8

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 15 January 2010. Posts must have been published on your blog between December 18, 2009 and January 15, 2010. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest January 8, 2010

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 8 January 2010. Posts must have been published on your blog between December 18, 2009 and January 8, 2010. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest December 25 – Extended to January 1, 2010

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 1 January 2010. Posts must have been published on your blog between December 4, 2009 and January 1, 2010. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry
Zorlone – “A Strong Rope” – A poem about climbing on a piece of rope called fate.
dragon blogger – “Manichean Monks” – Poem about a battle between monks and a calico dragon.
reyjr – “Contemplation” – A poem about being dealing with stress and missing your loved one.

Memoir
Jena Isle – “A True Story: This Could Happen to You” – A true story.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest December 25

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 18 December 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between December 4 and December 25, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest December 18

EXTENDED FROM DECEMBER 11

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 18 December 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between November 20 and December 18, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry
dragon blogger – “Android Bazaar” - Poem about an alien bazaar smugglers market, inspired by Star Wars.
Jennifer M Scott – “Serendipitous Shadows” – A dark poem about life and choice.

About Writing
RasoirJ – “Third-Person Pitfalls” – Point of view is the first and perhaps most difficult choice for story-tellers. This is a look at how two fine novelists, Nicholson Baker and Margaret Drabble, handle the third-person point of view.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest December 11

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 11 December 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between November 20 and December 11, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

About Writing
Kaze (Steve Altman) – “Miss Casey and Mr. Eliot” – Reminiscence about a great high school English teacher.

Poetry
Zorlone – “Dance Into the Night” – Remembering how it feels to dance in the night.
Jennifer M Scott – “Harvest” – A story poem about the first thanksgiving prompted by own challenege on thevoicesinourheads.com.
Jennifer M Scott – “Single Serve Thanksgiving” – Inspired by one the posts I wrote about the lonely old people shopping right before Thanksgiving and other images I have been carrying around for a year. It is a happy poem and different than what you are used to reading.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest December 4

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 4 December 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between November 13 and December 4, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Go to this page for the rules and information and here to submit a post.

If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 28 November 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between November 6 and November 28, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry
Jennifer M Scott – “Misery and her Sister” – A bad couple of days at work channeled into words.
dragon blogger – “Curious Storefront” – Poem about a merchant dealer of souls.
Zorlone – “Meteor Shower of Tears” – A lonesome man remembering the love he professed to a woman.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest November 20

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 20 November 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between October 30 and November 20, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry
Zorlone – “No Call to Counter Strike” – A poem inspired by the fall of Gondolin.
Jena Isle – “My Painful Past” – What is more excruciating than remembering a painful past?

Fiction
Zorlone – “Diary of a Broken Heart” – A glimpse of an entry in a diary of a man, who once found the love of his life.

INT. UPSTAIRS — MOMENTS LATER

JANE
MY BABY, MY BABY, MY BABY.

Two cops rush past Sara’s room’s open door.

INT. MASTER BED ROOM — MOMENTS LATER

Guns drawn, cops burst into the bathroom. Dick holds Sara
closely. The cop tries to control the situation.

It happens to me all of the time. I am writing and one of the people I show my first drafts to are reading and suggest that something isn’t clear, or could be different. While they sit there I start to rewrite a section that the reader had a concern with and the next thing I know, something completely different is flowing and I am typing like a word addict. Some say I get this odd look on my face, like I am on another planet, until I am finished.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest November 13

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 13 November 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between October 23 and November 13, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry

Zorlone – “Short Visit” – Traveling to a place down under, but only finding out that it was meant something else.
Jennifer M Scott – “Beyond the Yellow Brick Road” – A painting of ink and water color and a poem inspired from it, surreal work.

Abby loved her house and her furniture. Her dining room table was her favorite and now it was an accessory to a crime. Of the thousands of hand crafted, Ethan Allen tables that had been used for distributing drugs or making tidy razor formed lines of coke or had marijuana sorted seed from stem, this table was supportive of one of the most creative drug activities possible. On a carefully split open trash bag, taped securely over the top and around the legs of the table, Eddie had set up a limited production facility.

If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 6 November 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between October 16 and November 6, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry
Zorlone – “Storm” - A voice to the storm’s awesomely destructive power. This was written in admiration and respect to its might.
Dragon Blogger – “Ghost Whispers” – Poem about ghosts of the past, read aloud by the author.
Jennifer M Scott – “Open Book” – Losing oneself.

Fiction
Roy/Angel – “Modern day Cinderella story” – An original adaptation of my 11-year old daughter of the Cinderella story.
Lauren Salkin – “Dead Mice Don’t Eat Cheese” – This post is based on a true story. So, what is actually true? The mouse, the cat, and me, of course. I did grab the cat with the mouse in its mouth, tried to shake it from the cat’s mouth, succeeded in doing so, then subsequently stepped on the mouse, killing it.

INT. DICK AND JANE’S HOUSE – STAIRS — MOMENTS LATER

Jane runs upstairs, with the phone in hand.

OPERATOR

Please state the nature of your emergency.

JANE
Stop hurting us.

If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 30 October 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between October 9 and October 30, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Non-Fiction
Reyjr – “Trauma in Ondoy’s Wake” – A recounting of our story during the devastation of typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana).

Poetry
Zorlone – “Curious Encounters” – This poem was made in response to the theme “Curiosity Killed the Cat” at the artist’s challenge at the inferno.
Dragon Blogger – “Filthy Thoughts” – Poem about having unsavory thoughts.

Fiction / Flash Fiction
Zorlone – “Water on the Glass Window” – Elmot took the train home one rainy evening and found out what had prevented him to move on.

The two J’s had worked for days and at the end of their toils, a proprietary, carefully screened, members only, web page popped up on the internet. Cyber invitations were sent to select clients and friends.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest October 25

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 25 October 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between October 2 and October 25, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry
Zorlone – “The Battle” – A poem about Man vs. Nature as the he struggles to save himself from a flood.
Dragon Blogger – “My Son” – Poem dedicated to my son on his 6th Birthday.
Jennifer M Scott – “Dance with Autumn” – Took my poetry challenge and wrote 5 haikus about autumn.

INT. LIVING ROOM WHERE THE BAR IS — MOMENTS LATER

Dick is pouring his own first scotch and takes a hit.

JANE
Dick…honey…can you forgive
me?

DICK
You’re forgiven, but I’m still a
bit disappointed about the guys
you have been boning. I feel bad
for them.

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest October 16

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 16 October 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between September 25 and October 16, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Fiction / Drama / Short Story
Roy – “I’m sorry, Matthew“ – How long must one carry the guilt for something that was done in the past?
Jennifer M Scott – “Best Friends and the Meaning of It” – The beginning of a new series called Dr Simon’s Velvet Couch Monologues of Everyday People. In this one September Don confesses she wants to kill her best friend but finds something more important.
Anne Bender – “… the world faded away” – A woman’s memory of a morning with her lover.

Memoir
Jena Isle – “I Survived Raising My Teen” – A memorable episode in my life as a mother. The most challenging “career” in life is being a mother.

Poetry
Zorlone – “Ideal Teacher” – An example of Jenanian poetry about the essence of a teacher.
Zorlone – “Brick Wall” – Nothing hinders emotions than a cold and unfeeling brick wall.
Roy – “When the flame is dying…” – Do not let hatred burn forever in your heart… it will pass… let it die… let it be… so you can live in peace.
Deeptesh Sen – “An Evening in mercury” – Love in Kolkata.

INT. ALEX’S CAR — MOMENTS LATER

She is talking to the lead counselor on the phone.

ALEX
I need to talk to you about Jane.
You’re the one who made me her
sponsor and I think that makes
this your problem too. I just
need you to know, sort of
covering my ass; I don’t trust
that bitch as far as I can throw
her. I might need your help
later. After all, what good is a
sponsor, if she won’t help a girl
hide the body?

REQUEST FOR ENTRIES for WOOF Contest October 9

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If you blog about writing or post creative writing on your blog submit a recent post to this contest by NOON EST Friday 9 October 2009. Posts must have been published on your blog between September 18 and October 9, 2009. This keeps the links fresh!

We accept posts with original work – fiction, poetry, prose, graphic novels, web comics, information about the writing process and Photo’s and Artwork about WRITING.

Poetry
Dragon Blogger – “Paid Passion” – Random Twitter Poem containing 15 submissions is about exactly what the title says.
Roy – “A bird, a cage, and me…” – Sometimes, too much love is not enough… it is too much… it suffocates.
Roy – “Walk on Water” – A poem about faith… about reaching for a dream…

Fiction
Zorlone – “Archeological Find” – Lyle discovered more than what he expected from an Archeological find.

INT. ALEX’S APT — LATER

Alex rests in a ratty studio apartment. Of the few things
in the room, only one book box is empty. The books sit on
a makeshift bookshelf. The titles are a who’s who of
social and personal dysfunction. She holds an open beer
and smiles.

ALEX
(to the beer can)
Like drinking is my biggest
problem: ice cream, maybe; men,
yep; hiding from the IRA, harder,
that crazy bitch Jane, for
sure… drinking. That’s more
like salvation.