Need Some Inspiration?

Here are a few uplifting quotes. They make you "think."

Your potential -

"The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving." - Albert Einstein

Procrastination -

"Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there." -Will Rogers

"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do." -Henry Ford

"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." –John A. Shedd

"If you want your dreams to come true, get out of bed." -Unknown

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New Contest & Anthology

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Are you ready for fall?
The holidays are approaching and I'm in the mood to enter a few contests. Must be the anticipation of fresh, cool air and bright orange pumpkins that boost my energy (not to mention that I LOVE Halloween)

This particular contest is sponsored by writers/editors I know very well and recommend. So, enter with confidence.

Short Story Contest
Voices - An Anthology of Short Stories - Volume One

Contest Guidelines:
**$200.00 and publication awarded for best short story. A guaranteed twenty-fiveother winners will be published in the anthology.
*Short stories only, up to 3,000 words. No essays or poetry
*Standard manuscript format. Mail two copies of each story, along with your entry fee, to: Voices, P.O. Box 9076 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. You may enter as many times as you like, but each entry must be accompanied by a $10.00 entry fee. No SASE required. Manuscripts will be destroyed after contest.
*Include a cover letter with all contact information and a fifty-word bio.
* All genres, except erotica. No gratuitous foul language, violence, or gore.
*By submitting to this contest, you are giving permission to publish your work in Voices, An Anthology of Short Stories, Volume One. No other contract will be required.
*Initial deadline for entries: December 31, 2007. Winners will be notified 30 days after submissions close.
*Hint from the editors: "We're looking for good stories with a well-defined voice.

For more info, contact louturn@aol.com

Need a laugh today?

Two hunters were in the Arkansas woods when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn't seem to be breathing. The other guy whips out his cell phone and calls emergency services.

"My friend is dead. What can I do?"

"Take it easy," she says. "I can help. First let's make sure he's dead."

There is silence, then a shot is heard.
The guy's voice comes back on the line. "Ok, now what?"

Limerick Time!

Can you write a limerick? If so, check out the link below for a contest:
http://www.localmouth.com/home/view/local_limerick_awards

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It's September!

School is back in session, and I'm home alone again during the day with no excuses for not writing.

Not in the middle of any particular writing project? Need some writing prompts?

Try this spot:

http://www.creativewritingprompts.com/