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Comment on The Unknown Called FUTURE by Teresa Baszak

Teresa Baszak — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:56:38 +0000

I literally feel like this all the time. It’s feels like I just can’t win.

Comment on wishful thinking by Jaime Redford

Jaime Redford — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:30:32 +0000

Story of my childhood! So plaintive and beautiful.

Comment on Filling food for thought by Jaime Redford

Jaime Redford — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:05:57 +0000

I love this! The dialogue is so natural and familiar yet honest. It’s very relatable and I love how the frustration leads to insight. :]

Comment on HUGE Opportunity!!! by Mr. Stidham

Mr. Stidham — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:11:51 +0000

Kevin,

You’re right about the age requirements, so you won’t be eligible unless you’re turning 16 in the next few months. That’s okay – I’m sure this opportunity will be around again.

In the meantime, I suggest you save the following links and check them periodically. “Places For Writers” is a superb resource. It will give you a good idea of the publishing options that are out there; also, it has a “Young Writers” link on the left, in addition to all the regular postings for calls and contests.

http://www.placesforwriters.com/

In addition, “The Blue Pencil” regularly accepts submissions in your age group (12-18, I think). You can read find out more on their “submissions” page, and it would also be helpful to read through some of the pieces they’ve published.

http://www.thebluepencil.net/

Comment on HUGE Opportunity!!! by Kevin MacDonald

Kevin MacDonald — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:41:01 +0000

hey sir,
that whole mentoring thing sounds great and evrything but it isn’t for everyone. I am unable to do this because of my age. Is there any other of these oppertunities that is more age fitting for the younger members?

Comment on Rhymed Note by Sanjana D.

Sanjana D. — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:46:22 +0000

Very sweet Kasia.

Comment on Rhymed Note by Mr. Stidham

Mr. Stidham — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:32:51 +0000

Thank you, Kasia, for this poem, for all your writing, and for the undying creativity and enthusiasm you brought to everything. It’s been a great pleasure!

Comment on Oh Snop We’re Going On A Rompage by Dante Mottillo

Dante Mottillo — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:33:35 +0000

Loved it in class, loving it just as much now. Didn’t really hear it in class, but I like the “able to amble and romp” line. It’s very playful and completes the atmposhere of the piece as a midway point. Further on you remove the ‘a’, allowing the ” ’round” to stretch that aforementioned playful atmosphere. Honestly, I love how different this is from a lot of some serious pieces, because essentially that is what you are trying to accomplish here (from what I believe). The only thing that I find interesting though, is why you capitalize “Rompage” in the final two times in the piece, but not in the eighth line. Regardless, I’d love to go on a Rompage.

Comment on Unopen Mind by Carly Bowie

Carly Bowie — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:19:40 +0000

wow this is a really powerful poem and totally relateable

Comment on ce n’est pas moi by Teresa Baszak

Teresa Baszak — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:46:10 +0000

it was. thanks.