Fiction Scribe

Welcome to the February 2, 2009 edition of Scribes!

Wow. I’m not sure what it was about January, but we have a lot of entries into this edition of the blog carnival. I am pretty sure I have checked all the stops and have the HTML set right, but if there is anything suss, be sure to let me know.

I’ve decided to do away with my ‘two entries per blog’ this month because… Well, because I feel like it, basically. Feel free to submit more than two for the March edition. Just don’t submit a dozen or something. That’ll just be annoying.

A lot of people are looking for feedback in this carnival, so I would like to thank each and every one of my readers who click on those links and offer feedback to those writers. What you comment on could very well be the catalyst for a future best seller.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t add anyone who submitted something after the deadline. It’s nothing against anyone, but it’s one of those rules I just have to stick to if I want to stay sane. However, I will continue to try to put up more reminders during this month to submit your work. Plus, because it’s a short month, you’ll have the entire month. I’ll bump the deadline back a bit so you have some extra time.

Anyway, I have babbled on enough. Enjoy!

Fiction

Pandora presents A Hard Day’s Night posted at Pandora Parker, saying, “I am looking for feedback on my writing. I am also interested in learning about ways to get traffic to my site. Since said site is a place for my short stories, I am wondering if it’s even possible to get regular readers to it. I’m still new to it all. If you would be so kind to leave a comment on my site after any of my stories I would be grateful. Please let me know what you think about my writing and story content. Many thanks and Happy New Year from Pandora”

Steve Shives presents Steve Likes to Curse - Santa Ties One On posted at Steve Likes to Curse, saying, “Santa, who contrary to popular belief does not visit every house on Earth in one night, but rather has to make three different trips between Dec. 24 and Jan 7, stops in at Barney’s bar for a few drinks, having finally completed his rounds for another year.”

Gal Josefsberg presents Story - Cat posted at Gal Josefsberg, saying, “Hello, This is my first short story. I was hoping to get feedback on how to become a better writer and to see if people enjoy the story.”

JennH presents What Friends Do posted at Mixed Metaphor.net, saying, “A fictional story about two women — and how strong the bonds of friendship can be. Written in response to a writing prompt at A Thousand Words.”

Gal Josefsberg presents STORY - Silent Eyes, Part 1 posted at Gal Josefsberg, saying, “This is part 1 of a short story I am writing online. As I am a beginner in the art of writing, I would appreciate any and all feedback.”

Nandita presents Defined by Blood posted at Cold SnapDragon.

Rani presents How to write a short story- Rough draft Thus Far posted at Rayray’s writing, saying, “Enjoy this short story I have begun. I welcome any comments.”

How-To

Lindsay B. presents Why Your Blog Isn’t Selling Your Novel (and how to fix it) posted at Writing for Your Wealth, saying, “A content writer who makes a living from her sites and blogs shares internet marketing tips for novelists.”

john c erianne presents Are You Writing a Dictionary or a Short Story? posted at Diary of a Mad Editor.

john c erianne presents Target Your Market Like a Great White Hunter Chasing a Big Elephant posted at Diary of a Mad Editor.

Rani presents How to write a short story. posted at Rayray’s writing, saying, “Here is a good place to start to learn how to write a short story. Please enjoy and follow along as I do it with you.”

john c erianne presents 10 Things to Consider Before Launching Your Book Tour posted at Diary of a Mad Editor.

Rani presents How to write a personal letter- Apologies posted at Rayray’s writing, saying, “Learn how to write an apology letter.”

Humor

Josanne Anthony presents The Shopping Cart Story posted at A Chocolate Bouquet, saying, “A humorous true story of a good deed gone bad at the grocery store.”

Poetry

Fred Omorogbe presents The Retro Journey Begins: A Poet’s Poetic Sojourn posted at Motivational People Soul Search Poetry With Money Making Reviews and Tips, saying, “A poetic journey into the mind, life and times of an everyday poet.”

True Life Stories

JHSEsq presents Tuesday’s Tribute: Florence Wendland posted at Colloquium, saying, “A tribute to my client, the late Florence Wendland, from whom I learned a great deal about unconditional love, commitment, tenacity, and fatih.”

Writing in General

Cheryl Snell presents Shiva’s Arms: Where Do You Get Your Ideas? posted at Shiva’s Arms.

Praveen presents 5 Minimalist Writing Tips From Hemingway posted at Tao of Simplicity.

john c erianne presents It’s the Journal, Not the Destination posted at Diary of a Mad Editor.

Writing Tools

Kathryn presents Expose Yourself To Other Forms of Creativity posted at Real Words, saying, “Thoughts on the importance of exploring other forms of creativity when writing is your main creative outlet.”

Kevin Dawson presents Case Study: Controversy in Marketing Part 1 posted at Kevin Dawson’s Copywriting & Traffic, saying, “Using controversy in marketing”

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