Editor's Note

Writers:

Some quick opportunities that you guys might want to check out via WildSound Filmaking, click on the links to be directed to the contest:

• ONE PAGE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

• REGULAR SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

Click here for more information. Deadlines are approaching fast.

Also, don't hesitate to start networking your works, your skill -- whether you post bulletins or notes on social networks, give readers a sneak peak of what you can do.

And finally, if you have any idea or recommendations of what can be added -- please, by all means. Let me know your favorite blogs, so that they can be added to the blogroll on the right side of your screen, and the Pick of the Week feature will be back as soon as activity rises again.

Finally, the annual Writer's Digest is coming up -- what can you lose? Do it up.

Editor's Note: New Pick of the Week

The new Pick of the Week feature will typically include pieces written from Sunday to Sunday, instead of Thursday to Thursday. Only this time, because of the change, will it be from Thursday to Sunday.

Editor's Note: A Few Things

Writers,

I hope all is well, I just want to update you on a few things.

1. Today is the SuperBowl, and even if you're not a fan of football (this is the biggest annual American sporting event) everyone, if not otherwise occupied, will be paying attention to the commercials. If you will be watching--post your favorite commercials from the game--I'm sure they'll be on the Internet in a matter of minutes.
   

2. More site advancements will be on the way, but as mentioned before, when operating through a third party, you have limits.


3. Finally, as also mentioned before, I will be posting writing opportunities from time to time--here are two found on www.craigslist.org

• Freelance fiction writers

• Bilingual (spanish & english) writing opportunity

Enjoy the game, or whatever else you might be indulged in.

Editor's Note: Introducing the Pick of the Week Feature

Writers,

As indicated earlier this month, as we grow, new features will come in to play.

The latest feature added is the "Pick of the Week" feature, located on the right side of your screen (where everything seemingly is) below the subscriptions buttons, but above the thesaurus.

Choices include all post of the last seven days, but that is subject to change. How you ask? Well, I was contemplating only choosing one from each author who submitted anything that week. The author will be asked which one they would like to make it to the poll--but that's just a suggestion.

As always, I am open to anything and everything you're willing to suggest, so don't hesitate.

Finally, it is worth noting that you can only vote one time. As we grow, the poll will become more competitive and hopefully, more rewarding. Enjoy!

Editor's Note

Writers, just a few things that need to be addressed (in no particular order of importance):

1. Initially, there were about seven writers invited to this tester version of a blog. Only members can write, and only about four of the seven, on a great day contribute on a semi-regular basis.
   

• In response, there will be another group of writers invited--writers who I think would contribute.
• The blog will stay available to view, but if/when these additional writers do contribute, I will close it completely to members only until we're ready to proceed to the next level.
  
• However, even while it is closed, there will be an influx of writers invited periodically, the more people who are invited translate to people who write more--easily overriding those who don't.
• Lastly, if you might know anyone interested--don't hesitate to get their e-mail addresses and have them invited.

2. As a new feature, I will be posting and/or e-mailing questions to writers, inviting anyone to write a response to it--as always anyway you want it, and post it directly to the blog.

• Additionally, anyone is free to post/e-mail their own questions, inviting a response as well.
• Usually, the writer who poses the question should stay out of answering it, but if need be--whether no one else answered to it, or the question is just that intriguing--by all means.

3. Lastly, it's important to emphasize that everything that was written about, be it new features or anything else will be done. You should do the same.

Editor's Note

Writers,

We're a little limited as far as progression of the actual site is concerned while being on blogger. As you should know, we have every intention of obtaining our own domain as we grow, but don't worry about that now.

What we should be thinking about is ways that we can improve the site. On the right side of the page, are several helpful tools including a thesaurus, a subscription link to receive RSS feeds, and favorite sites toward the bottom.

The sites listed now are all writing sites that, aside from celebrating different concentrations of writing, also take applications to write for them and maybe earn a little side cash, upon acceptance. If you would like to add to the sites, don't hesitate to let me know in the comment box.

Additionally, upon potential growth, it crossed my mind to add a "Pick of the Week" that will feature the best piece of work according to our peers. There are two ways that this can happen:

1. Through a poll conducted on the blog -OR-
2. A piece chosen by the editor

As always, keep up the good work, and post directly to the blog, and leave feedback--appraisal or constructive--they're both helpful. Let me know your opinions on the "Pick of the Week" and the favorite sites options. You have as much control as anyone else.

Thanks.