Greetings, readers!
After a brief break, I'm happy to have you here again. For your reading pleasure and informational purposes, I'd like to share a few things of interest on the arts scene this summer.
MY NEW BOOK HAS BEEN RELEASED
I'm proud to publish this timely title which provides an array of tips, tools, and resources to sell your poetry in 2022. It also has expert tips from other successful poets including: Jennifer Dotson, Noelle Sterne, Poet Laureate Henry Jones, and former Chicago cop, Gail Merriwether.
Get your copy today at Amazon.
HIGHLAND PARK POETRY IS SEEKING POETRY REVIEWERS
According to their website: "Seeking poets with books to review (prefer publication within 16 months) as well as poets interested in writing reviews. Highland Park Poetry is now accepting reviews of poetry books for publication on our website and Facebook. For information, contact jennifer@highlandparkpoetry.org." Learn more here:
http://www.highlandparkpoetry.org/
TWO DROPS OF INK SEEKS EDITOR FOR WEBSITE
CALL FOR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Two Drops of Ink
August 13, 2022
An editor-in-chief is sought for the online literary blog, Two Drops of Ink. https://twodropsofink.com/
Description from the website:
· For the reader and writer, we publish short stories, poetry, essays, literary criticism, book reviews, and biographical profiles of authors, interviews, letters, and academic essays or treatise.
· For the writer, we strive to publish thoughtful and unique conversations about grammar, writing, prose styles, poetry, literary genres, writing advice, and the publishing industry; we post current news and information about the publishing industry and literary agents, regularly. We also promote other sites that we feel enhance the education of writers.
· We believe in the power of collaboration. We look forward to publishing works from aspiring writers who are looking for exposure, and seasoned writers and authors looking to expand their audience. We know that those writers who submit their works for publication to our site, and make the cut, will enter into a win-win relationship with Two Drops of Ink. Those authors will receive the benefit of great exposure from a credible site, and we will enjoy the benefit of sharing their audience as well.
· In January of 2016, 2017, and 2018 we were honored to be added to the list of top 100 blogs for writers.
· In January of 2017 and 2018, we were recognized and awarded for being in the top 50 writers blogs.
This is a labor of love.
It is an opportunity to help other writers, publish your own work, gain a credit, and promote your services.
Qualifications:
1. Experience as editor/writer.
2. Familiarity with WordPress.
3. Ability to evaluate submissions for appropriate content for guest blogs.
4. Review all content and posting new content every 6-8 days.
5. Attention to editorial details and editing of content as necessary.
6. Good interpersonal skills; contact with contributors primarily by email.
Please respond with your answers to the following questions to: writrnews@yahoo.com
1. Why do want to be the editor of Two Drops?
2. What is your past experience (if any) with Two Drops?
3. What is your editing experience otherwise?
4. What have you written and published?
5. What vision do you see for Two Drops going forward?
Thank you for considering this creative, contributory opportunity.
JOIN CHICAGO WRITERS ASSOCIATION AT PRINTERS ROW IN SEPTEMBER
CWA will have an array of interesting authors and engaging titles for today's book lovers. Come out on September 10th/September 11th, discover some great reads and do some fun networking! Visit their website for details.
https://www.chicagowrites.org/news_and_events/entry/join-cwa-at-printers-row-lit-fest
CONGRATULATIONS TO HENRY JONES FOR HIS RECENT PUBLICATION
IN WORD PEACE
Read his award-winning work here.
