# writing communities (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover writing communities. Page: Feed: --- ## [Showcase: Voyage In The Dark + Half Term Reading + East End Women’s Museum](https://pentoprint.org/showcase-voyage-in-the-dark-half-term-reading-east-end-womens-museum/) _2026-08-19 · Madeleine White · Pen To Print_ It’s August 2026 and the Write On! team are enjoying a short summer break. With this in mind, and as Founder Editor, I’m picking some of my favourite Showcases from the past few years. Though they are higgledy-piggledy in terms of season and themes, one thing connects them all: the fabulous quality of the writing and creativity! The third Showcase comes From February 2021. Edited by former Monday… ## [Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know Thursday](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/08/writerly-wednesday-and-did-you-know_01099796567.html) _2026-08-19 · Sandra · Sandra's Place_ What's your synonym, definition or example for: Sentence/example: The derecho blew through the Midwest, flattening crops. AND Did you know , an emoji😊 can trigger a dopamine response? I.E., a like can make you feel good. 25 Interesting Science Facts 2026 – Unusual & Surprising You Didn’t Know ## [Ketch-Up Day](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/08/ketch-up-day_01970106833.html) _2026-08-18 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ As you know I've been whining, complaining err, concerned about the drought. Now we've had so much rain, my Irises are rotting. The mandatory water restrictions are still in effect in the city and the county has reduced theirs to voluntary. AND That's it folks. Hopefully, cyber-see you tomorrow:) What's going on in your neck of the woods? ## [Ketch-Up Day](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/08/ketch-up-day_01970106833.html) _2026-08-18 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ As you know I've been whining, complaining err, concerned about the drought. Now we've had so much rain, my Irises are rotting. The mandatory water restrictions are still in effect in the city and the county has reduced theirs to voluntary. AND That's it folks. Hopefully, cyber-see you tomorrow:) What's going on in your neck of the woods? ## [Disinterested / Uninterested](https://outwriterandom.wordpress.com/2026/08/15/disinterested/) _2026-08-15 · D. Ondria · OutWriteRandom_ Hello all, I’m going to apologize in advance for the unfinished stories on here. I might take some time one day to go back and edit some things and maybe at that time I will find some new energy to continue on. But as of right now, each story feels blank to me. I just \[…\] ## [Write On! Features: Writing For The Movies](https://pentoprint.org/write-on-features-writing-for-movies-alice-charles/) _2026-08-14 · Claire Buss · Pen To Print_ By Alice Charles While the entertainment landscape is changing rapidly, it’s still a good time to write and sell projects for the big screen – if you pitch it right. For example, American newcomer Travis Baun set up his holiday comedy The In-Clause up at Netflix after coming top of the Blacklist (the respected industry \[…\] ## [Showcase: Violet Szabo + Public Opinion Smokes Big Cigars + October + Back Home](https://pentoprint.org/showcase-violet-szabo-public-opinion-smokes-big-cigars-october-back-home-2/) _2026-08-12 · Madeleine White · Pen To Print_ It’s August 2026 and the Write On! team are enjoying a short summer break. With this in mind, and as Founder Editor, I’m picking some of my favourite Showcases from the past few years. Though they are higgledy-piggledy in terms of season and themes, one thing connects them all: the fabulous quality of the writing \[…\] ## [Ketch-Up Day](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/08/ketch-up-day_01266645043.html) _2026-08-11 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ Just some odds and ends today. Harvest from my daughter's indoor garden. Including chocolate peppers. Ever heard of them? My zinnies are taking over mine:) My son's family and in-laws are vacationing in the Turk and Caicos Islands And for the coffee (and tea) drinkers out there. From my coffee calendar:) AND Last but not least: \*If you want added or removed from the birthday roll just let me know.… ## [Ketch-Up Day](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/08/ketch-up-day_01266645043.html) _2026-08-11 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ Just some odds and ends today. Harvest from my daughter's indoor garden. Including chocolate peppers. Ever heard of them? My zinnies are taking over mine:) My son's family and in-laws are vacationing in the Turk and Caicos Islands And for the coffee (and tea) drinkers out there. From my coffee calendar:) AND Last but not least: \*If you want added or removed from the birthday roll just let me know.… ## [Write On! Interviews Poet Angelena Demaria](https://pentoprint.org/write-on-interviews-poet-angelena-demaria/) _2026-08-09 · Claire Buss · Pen To Print_ Write On! interviews poet Angelena Demaria Angelena says “ I live in Walthamstow and belong to the Forest Poets stanza group. With Maggie Freeman, I run Station Poets stanza group. I’ve been shortlisted in our local poet’s competition, been published in magazines and anthologies, won the Indigo Dreams First Collection competition, and had work featured in the William Morris and Dulwich Picture… ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v4g8TlksDEKd) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Weekend Wishes](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/08/weekend-wishes.html) _2026-08-07 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ \* If you are not on the birthday blog roll and would like to be, please let me know. Conversely, if you are on the birthday blog roll and prefer not to be, let me know that too:) ## [Weekend Wishes](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/08/weekend-wishes.html) _2026-08-07 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ \* If you are not on the birthday blog roll and would like to be, please let me know. Conversely, if you are on the birthday blog roll and prefer not to be, let me know that too:) ## [Showcase: Take It Back + I’m The Calm One](https://pentoprint.org/showcase-take-it-back-im-the-calm-one/) _2026-08-05 · Madeleine White · Pen To Print_ It’s August 2026 and the Write On! team are enjoying a short summer break. With this in mind, and as Founder and Editor, I’m picking some of my favourite Showcases from the past few years. Though they are higgledy-piggledy in terms of season and themes, one thing connects them all: the fabulous quality of the writing and creativity. This first Showcase comes from June 2021 and is edited by our… ## [IWSG Wednesday AND Did You Know Thursday](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/08/iwsg-wednesday-and-did-you-know-thursday.html) _2026-08-05 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling. Twitter handle: @TheIWSG Hashtag: #IWSG Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! Our Twitter handle is… ## [How Authors Can Get Their Books Into Libraries—and In Front of More Readers](https://nhwritersproject.org/how-authors-can-get-their-books-into-libraries-and-in-front-of-more-readers/) _2026-08-04 · Traci Bisson · New Hampshire Writers’ Project_ Libraries remain one of the most trusted places for readers to discover new books, explore unfamiliar authors, and access stories in multiple formats. For independent and traditionally published authors, however, \[…\] The post How Authors Can Get Their Books Into Libraries—and In Front of More Readers appeared first on New Hampshire Writers’ Project . ## [Materiality Of Memory Exhibition](https://pentoprint.org/materiality-memory-exhibition/) _2026-08-04 · Claire Buss · Pen To Print_ March until December 2026 The Women’s Museum in Barking and Dagenham reopened its doors on Thursday 12 March, with the launch of Materiality Of Memory . The exhibition showcases two new artist commissions with Abel Holsborough’s Tracing Posterity and Ruth Ewan’s Always Something There To Remind Me . Always Something There To Remind Me by Ruth Ewan A major archival and participatory project… ## [Ketch-Up Day](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/08/ketch-up-day.html) _2026-08-04 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ How are you, friends? I had some wonderful news. A friend of mine who has been waiting for a kidney forever finally got it. I'm so excited. We've had another couple of inches of rain and still the drought restrictions haven't been lifted. AND The butterflies are back and a little hummer has been hanging around. I'm not even going to try to get his picture:) AND While the outside flowers are still… ## [Ketch-Up Day](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/08/ketch-up-day.html) _2026-08-04 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ How are you, friends? I had some wonderful news. A friend of mine who has been waiting for a kidney forever finally got it. I'm so excited. We've had another couple of inches of rain and still the drought restrictions haven't been lifted. AND The butterflies are back and a little hummer has been hanging around. I'm not even going to try to get his picture:) AND While the outside flowers are still… ## [Did Peri Steal My Pants?](https://outwriterandom.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/did-peri-steal-my-pants/) _2026-08-03 · D. Ondria · OutWriteRandom_ Just a post to let you know the blog has not been abandoned but the writer is in a fog. Hopefully so I will have the energy and focus to re-read the stories in progress and figure out how to bring them to some kind of conclusion. You may have noticed, if you visit via \[…\] ## [Events In August 2026](https://pentoprint.org/events-in-august-2026/) _2026-08-01 · Claire Buss · Pen To Print_ August 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Read, Play And Create With Books By MILE When: 4 August, 10.30am-12.30pm and 3-5pm Where: Barking Learning Centre & Thames View Library Book Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/pen-to-print-4972836883 Decolonising Through Creative Writing – Session 2 of 4 with Preetha Chockalingam When: 6 August, 12.30-2.30pm Where: Online How Much: £1.99 Book Tickets:… ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7B2pqQUMj5yX) _2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Weekend Wishes](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/07/weekend-wishes_0547557809.html) _2026-07-31 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ And as always, if you aren't on the birthday blog roll and would like to me, let me know. AND if you are on and don't want to be same goes. ## [Weekend Wishes](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/07/weekend-wishes_0547557809.html) _2026-07-31 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ And as always, if you aren't on the birthday blog roll and would like to me, let me know. AND if you are on and don't want to be same goes. ## [Help Shape the Future of New Hampshire’s Literary Community](https://nhwritersproject.org/help-shape-the-future-of-new-hampshires-literary-community/) _2026-07-29 · Traci Bisson · New Hampshire Writers’ Project_ Do you believe stories matter? Are you passionate about books, writing, education, or creating opportunities for people to connect through the written word? The New Hampshire Writers’ Project is seeking \[…\] The post Help Shape the Future of New Hampshire’s Literary Community appeared first on New Hampshire Writers’ Project . ## [Showcase: The Broken Cycle + Gannin’ Hyem, Mate](https://pentoprint.org/showcase-broken-cycle-gannin-hyem-mate/) _2026-07-29 · Claire Buss · Pen To Print_ Edited By Molly Ovenden Welcome to the fifth and final week of July’s Showcase: Nostalgia! Over the course of this month, we’ve paged through nostalgia like a photo album holding generations of family and younger selves, telling stories and reminiscing. Sometimes facts of our pasts have been clear, while at other times our memories have \[…\] ## [Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/07/writerly-wednesday-and-did-you-know_0449665593.html) _2026-07-29 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ What is your synonym, sentence or example of: Example: The susurrus of leaves is melodious when the wind blows through them. SUSURRUS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Did you know, we may actually be made of stardust? That the majority of the elements found in the human body were forged in the stars? Are we made of stardust? | Natural History Museum 50 Mind-Blowing Science Facts That Will… ## [Ketch-up Day](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/07/ketch-up-day_0149021254.html) _2026-07-28 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ How are you? You know the old phrase, when it rains it pours. In this instance it was literally true. Our gauge showed eight inches over night then later in the week another two. And as a result, this: Luckily our contractor friend came out this morning with a couple of his guys. They found the leak and took care of it. What a blessing. AND A couple of critters. AND \* As always, if you are not on… ## [Ketch-up Day](https://sandracox.blogspot.com/2026/07/ketch-up-day_0149021254.html) _2026-07-28 · Sandra Cox · Sandra's Place_ How are you? You know the old phrase, when it rains it pours. In this instance it was literally true. Our gauge showed eight inches over night then later in the week another two. And as a result, this: Luckily our contractor friend came out this morning with a couple of his guys. They found the leak and took care of it. What a blessing. AND A couple of critters. AND \* As always, if you are not on… ## [Write On! Interviews Author Jody Reign](https://pentoprint.org/write-on-interviews-author-jody-reign/) _2026-07-26 · Claire Buss · Pen To Print_ Write On! interviews author Jody Reign Jody says: “ I’m an author and advocate dedicated to giving a voice to those who have been forced into silence. My writing focuses on the lived experiences of children and the social responsibility we share to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. Through my work, I aim to transform pain into a platform for healing and change. ” WO: How would… ## [Saturday Spotlight: New Book Releases July 2026](https://pentoprint.org/saturday-spotlight-new-book-releases-july-2026/) _2026-07-25 · Claire Buss · Pen To Print_ By Claire Buss, Deputy Editor, Write On! At Write On! and Pen to Print, we want to help connect authors and readers, playwrights and audiences, so we’ve created a Spotlight page on the last Saturday of the month, showcasing some of the exciting new reads and plays available. The curated list is based on books \[…\] ## [Honoring History Through Fiction: A Conversation with Elizabeth Gauffreau](https://nhwritersproject.org/honoring-history-through-fiction-a-conversation-with-elizabeth-gauffreau/) _2026-07-24 · Traci Bisson · New Hampshire Writers’ Project_ When Elizabeth “Liz” Gauffreau launched her novel The Weight of Snow and Regret with the Sheldon Historical Society, the event became more than a traditional author presentation. Community members shared \[…\] The post Honoring History Through Fiction: A Conversation with Elizabeth Gauffreau appeared first on New Hampshire Writers’ Project . ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OaOe5nZw4G1c) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [World Building or Research](https://outwriterandom.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/world-building-or-research/) _2026-07-18 · D. Ondria · OutWriteRandom_ I asked this on social media recently as a way to jog my brain towards what kind of writing I want to make my committed (offline. Sorry.) project. World building, at least to me, is the sit down and bleed on the page version of writing. The dreaming up. The imagination. The building of a \[…\] ## [Leave Grounded 2](https://outwriterandom.wordpress.com/2026/07/06/leave-grounded-2/) _2026-07-06 · D. Ondria · OutWriteRandom_ Continued from part 1 Malika woke up at 3 a.m. It was cool outside the covers. She looked around to see if she could conjure any parts of the vision she had the night before. Nothing came to mind as she tried to re-invision where she might be in the old building. Part of her \[…\] ## [Meet the NHWP Team: Q&A with Ron Stokes](https://nhwritersproject.org/meet-the-nhwp-team-qa-with-ron-stokes/) _2026-07-06 · Traci Bisson · New Hampshire Writers’ Project_ This post is part of our ongoing “Meet the Team” series, where we introduce the dedicated individuals who help shape and support the NH Writers’ Project (NHWP). Each conversation highlights \[…\] The post Meet the NHWP Team: Q&A with Ron Stokes appeared first on New Hampshire Writers’ Project . ## [What’s Mine](https://outwriterandom.wordpress.com/2026/07/05/no-title-yet/) _2026-07-05 · D. Ondria · OutWriteRandom_ In twenty years, there was never a miss. And there was no such thing as retirement in this profession. Hiding was as good as Alisa could hope for as she looked around her now, old place. Splattered with blood, a former friend in their last gasp. Broken glass, just the one. A perfectly ruined apartment. \[…\] ## [Summer Reads from NHWP Author Members](https://nhwritersproject.org/summer-reads-from-nhwp-author-members/) _2026-06-11 · Traci Bisson · New Hampshire Writers’ Project_ Looking for your next summer beach read, porch read, vacation read, or curl-up-in-the-shade read? NHWP author members have you covered. Summer is approaching, and that means more time for books \[…\] The post Summer Reads from NHWP Author Members appeared first on New Hampshire Writers’ Project . ## [Lying](https://outwriterandom.wordpress.com/2026/06/11/lying/) _2026-06-11 · D. Ondria · OutWriteRandom_ I lie everydayThere is no point in repentingI didn’t ask the world to not careAbout pain or anything elseEspecially from those who Look like meSo I lieEveryfuckin dayMight as well cuss tooI get to be mad somewhere Even in the silence of a pageSo I lieEvery single dayEvery day where choice is rarely mineWhere it’s \[…\] ## [Air for Water 2](https://outwriterandom.wordpress.com/2026/06/07/air-for-water-2/) _2026-06-07 · D. Ondria · OutWriteRandom_ Continuing from previous post Alex followed Charles straight through the kitchen, up a grand staircase to the second floor and up a narrow hallway staircase to a more hidden 3rd floor. It felt like an elaborate attic turned into a kind of servant’s quarters. There were four doors. Two were open. “I’m across the hall \[…\] ## [Run 3](https://outwriterandom.wordpress.com/2026/06/06/run-3/) _2026-06-07 · D. Ondria · OutWriteRandom_ Continuing from this post Samir knocked on the partition three times and the car swerved off the road and came to a stop. Celeste sighed. So much for a cover story. “One more time, Sheherazade,” Samir said sarcastically as he turned in his seat to face her. “There was a hit. I didn’t carry it \[…\] ## [From Before 3](https://outwriterandom.wordpress.com/2026/06/06/from-before-3/) _2026-06-06 · D. Ondria · OutWriteRandom_ Continuing from pt 2 Demona stayed in his arms. When immortal, a moment always felt like forever, but fleeting in reflection. And for some reason, in this moment, all she could do was stand there. “For this era, we need to agree on the names. You say Asmodeus too loud and we’re going to get \[…\] ## [From Before 2](https://outwriterandom.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/frombefore2/) _2026-05-25 · D. Ondria · OutWriteRandom_ Continuing from original post Demona turned around and ran upstairs, slamming the door behind her. Eons? She looked at the round kitchen table and saw a book. That wasn’t there before, she thought. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. In her mind, she focused on the basement and sealed it away from \[…\] ## [New Hampshire Authors Directory Launches with Support from NH Writers’ Project](https://nhwritersproject.org/new-hampshire-authors-directory-launches-with-support-from-nh-writers-project/) _2026-05-11 · Traci Bisson · New Hampshire Writers’ Project_ The New Hampshire Writers’ Project (NHWP) is proud to support the launch of the New Hampshire Authors Directory, a new online resource created by Heather Turner of Forfeng Designs to \[…\] The post New Hampshire Authors Directory Launches with Support from NH Writers’ Project appeared first on New Hampshire Writers’ Project . ## [Could Your Story Win the Pitch Party? Advice from 2024 Winner Craig C. Charles](https://nhwritersproject.org/could-your-story-win-the-pitch-party-advice-from-2024-winner-craig-c-charles/) _2026-04-28 · Traci Bisson · New Hampshire Writers’ Project_ One of the most exciting moments of the 603 Writers’ Conference is the annual 603 Pitch Party — a chance for writers to distill their book idea, practice the art \[…\] The post Could Your Story Win the Pitch Party? Advice from 2024 Winner Craig C. Charles appeared first on New Hampshire Writers’ Project . ## [Choosing the Right Platforms (and Letting Go of the Rest)](https://nhwritersproject.org/choosing-right-platforms-letting-go-of-the-rest/) _2026-04-10 · Traci Bisson · New Hampshire Writers’ Project_ There’s a quiet pressure in the writing world that no one really talks about. The feeling that you should be everywhere.That if you’re not showing up on every platform, you’re \[…\] The post Choosing the Right Platforms (and Letting Go of the Rest) appeared first on New Hampshire Writers’ Project . ## [Sustainable Marketing for Writers: Avoiding Burnout](https://nhwritersproject.org/sustainable-marketing-for-writers-avoiding-burnout/) _2026-03-03 · Traci Bisson · New Hampshire Writers’ Project_ Let’s be honest. Marketing can feel like a second full-time job—especially when you’re already balancing writing, work, family, deadlines, and life. Post more.Show up everywhere.Start a newsletter.Create a website.Launch a \[…\] The post Sustainable Marketing for Writers: Avoiding Burnout appeared first on New Hampshire Writers’ Project . ## [Veterans Out Loud at the New Hampshire Veterans Home](https://nhwritersproject.org/veterans-out-loud-at-the-new-hampshire-veterans-home/) _2026-02-20 · Traci Bisson · New Hampshire Writers’ Project_ On Wednesday, February 18, the New Hampshire Writers’ Project (NHWP) had the honor of launching the first event of the Colonel Melvin Weston Rowell Literary Project for Veterans with an \[…\] The post Veterans Out Loud at the New Hampshire Veterans Home appeared first on New Hampshire Writers’ Project .