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In Plein Air: The Making of an Anthology
The Call, The Search, The Selection of Poems
The Call: The Call was the easy part: Poetic License Press is seeking poems and two-dimensional art (color or b & w) about the natural world created, at least in part, while outdoors. This anthology is meant to challenge the stereotype of writers holed-up indoors and in their own heads. The Call was...
The Making of an Anthology ~ The Selection of Artwork for In Plein Air
Arlyn Miller
The Call for Submissions: Poetic License Press is seeking poems and two-dimensional art (color or b & w) about the natural world created, at least in part, while outdoors, was the Call for Words and Art we circulated in September, 2016. In Plein Air, the title for the anthology, is a nod to the French phrase en plein air, often used to connote...
The Color of Poetry
Who can play? This poetry game can be played by anyone at any age, at any writing level, and may be done alone, with a friend, or in a group.
What you need. A box of crayons or a bunch of paper "paint chips" (the kind you can get at paint stores.) Paper to write on and a pencil or pen to write with.
Pick a color. Choose a color cray...
Wellspring House Writers Retreat, Ashfield, Massachusetts
At less than $250 per week for a private bedroom, shared bathroom, kitchen, and living areas, Wellspring House in the Berkshires is a writers' dream come true. Proprietor, Preston Browning, a prolific writer and retired university English professor, is the heart and soul of the place.
With residencies from a couple of days to several month...