Issue No. 10 was an important issue for us. Just 10 issues since the WriteSpot.org came to be, and now it's hard to imagine the web without it! We received some great pieces in Issue 10, and we thank you for your submissions. Keep them coming! (Don't forget to read the Submission Rules, available through your User Menu.)

Issue No. 10 Badgers

Inspiring Voice: ace2squared has received this badge for his poem, Woman Sitting Behind Me In The Theater. Sweet, very funny poem. Thanks for sharing your poem with us!

Active Member: This special badge is given to WriteSpot.org member who remain very active on WriteSpot.org. An active member is seen throughout the site, through forums, private messages, submissions, and more. We thank these members for promoting the WriteSpot.org community:

• robert the bard

Community Member: The Community Member badge is given to new members who have submitted at least one poem, short story, essay, or article to WriteSpot.org. The following members have received this badge:

• ace2squared
• Yvonne
• CksBabydoll

5 Mile: The 5 Mile badge is given to members who contributed at least five items to WriteSpot.org. The following members have received this badge:

• gfralin
• melrosejoe

Do you belong on this list? Please let us know. Send a private message to "helene". Until next time, keep writing and keep those submissions coming!

A big welcome to our new members since Issue 10: FKF, poewhit, ace2squared, greeneye, youngpoet, Kwei Quartey, JFG, Phanye, pattiopattie, gayguy, deebee, grim_paladin, WalterH, The Poetress, flagirl0, frankemerson

Issue No. 10 -- The Big Splash!

We've made it to Issue 10! We promised you a new and improved Write Spot, and here it is! Not only do we have great new articles, poems and short stories, we've introduced a mini-chat for members, an online writing jobs column, and the forum is off to a grand start. There are a myriad of fine-tuned features scattered throughout the pages. Of course, the work won't stop here; every issue of Write Spot will be better and better. Who knows how stupendous we can become!

And now for a listing of Issue #10 treats for your reading pleasure:

Feature Article
Myths of Writing: Have You Bought into These? Be careful what you believe about the art of writing. Much of what you've been told simply isn't true.

Improve Your Writing
Learn how to use commas properly

Effective Editing: It Spells the Difference!

On Writing: Fiction
Enhance Your Creative Writing Abilities Discover how to release your inner writing creativity, using three simple techniques!

Chick Lit: Which Comes First, The Chick Or The Lit? Writing 'Chick Lit' isn't easy, especially when it's disregarded and flung aside. But powerful women's fiction can be very entertaining and cleverly written. Read this article to learn how to write great chick lit!

On Writing: Non-fiction
Do you have the "write stuff" to be a prosperous freelance copywriter? Some so-called writing experts say you don't need much skill or talent to be a freelance copywriter for businesses and professionals. Don't believe it. This article looks at the specific writing skills you must have to be successful and prosperous in this field. If your abilities are not up to par, all hope is not lost: We'll also look at some ways to hone your skills so you can be competitive in the business market.

Just the Facts, Ma'am: An Introduction to the Dying Art of Unbiased Reporting
The main difference between the fiction and non fiction is deceptively simple but very profound. Non-fiction does not allow for creative license. By its nature, it requires a firm rooting in reality, in bare bones fact. And therein lays the trouble for many writers

Anything Goes
Writing as a Gift Don't know what to buy for a special occasion? Use your artful skills - give the gift of writing!

Promoting Yourself
Market Yourself to the Right People, You Big Dummy! Are you reaching the right people? A short read for freelance writers.

Film & Screen
How to Break In and Succeed as a Screenwriter This article examines a few of the many techniques outlined in "Secrets of Film Writing" and provides examples of screenwriters who succeeded with Tom Lazarus' guidelines.

Poetry & Prose
Write a Poem in Ten Minutes Have you ever sat there staring at the paper, ready to write, but unsure where to begin? Want a solution that will overcome even the worst writer's block? Anyone can start writing poetry today using a few simple techniques.

Getting Published
Where Can I Publish my Book? What to publish, where to publish? This is a great informational guide on your many publishing options.

Writers Showcase
Fish Bait This is the first installment of a series of short stories of similar topic. The name of the collection is "The Slightly Exagerated Tales of a Redneck Madwoman Momma". I hope you enjoy it.

My Special Brother Most of the parents would not be able to accept the fact that their children are special, much less take care of them with love and care. One minute they are so engrossed doing something. The next minute they will be jumping up and down or busy exploring around for new interests. It takes patience to understand their needs and perseverance to meet their needs.

Poetry Corner
Finally Famous by melrosejoe
Invisible by cksbabydoll
For Her by ankylo
Sirens and Silence by ankylo
Women Sitting Behind Me by aced2square
EAB 53 by melrosejoe
Pencil Wood by melrose joe
Changeling by gfralin
Afternoon by the Lake by gfralin
Odd Realities by gfralin
Sarcasm as Art by antryg
The Call of the Sea by shaire
Rainy Day by melrosejoe

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After a long and hard start, WriteSpot.org proudly presents Issue No. 9. Just months ago, we've had some breakdowns and mechanical problems before we regrouped and started up the WriteSpot.org engine once again. As we approach Issue No. 10, it's hard to imagine how quickly the Write Spot has grown. We have you, our members, to thank for that!

We have more great reads featured in Issue No. 9... nothing was held back! We worked hard this week to prepare this issue, with our members in mind.

Feature Article
5 Reasons to Avoid PublishAmerica - The notorious POD online publisher, PublishAmerica, is out to get new writers all the time. A writer tells us why should keep your manuscript as far as possible from this publisher. Writer Beware!

Improve Your Writing
School Yourself in the Writing Field - Writing in your journal every day may seem arduous. Perhaps you may think you have nothing to write there. But to write every day and fish for those ideas is one way to tap your untapped brain resources and apply them to a writer’s page – every single day.

On Writing: Fiction
Fiction Writing: And the Plot Thickens... Creating a Powerful, Unforgettable Plot - Turn your novel or short story into a story that your readers won’t soon forget! Fiction writers spend long hours working on their plots because of its importance to the storyline. If your plot needs a little spicing up, allow this article to get the creative juices flowing.

Getting Published
Styles of Manuscript Editing - When you are correcting or making changes in a book manuscript, what you are doing is editing that manuscript. Creating a polished manuscript isn't easy, not it can certainly be done.

Promoting Yourself
The Blog Factor: Everything you need to know to start blogging - today! - If you can get into a good blog that's seeing a lot of traffic, you can really start to gain some exposure for your book. A great article on promoting yourself through blogs!

Writers Showcase
The Incredible Transition of Dr. Queen - Did you ever want to go back to Jupiter, where you belonged? Yes, that’s it. Fiction readers always seem to want a certain couple where it belongs. Going to the moon you would put it. Or Mars.

Becky - A member shares a story about the death of one of his sisters. A touching, emotion-evoking piece.

One Morning - Like war, college may be summed up by observing that it is a life of ongoing boredom punctuated with moments of terror.This story brings together many events into one day.

Poetry Corner
12 new poems, many submitted by new members!

Peer pressure by killerdeath216
Peace In The Light by melrosejoe
Cossack King by antryg
John's Intro to WriteSpot by John Wesley Blum
The Poet's Pen by gfralin
Love Is Danger by ankylo
Va’Nilla Silhouette by kgivensjr
Beautiful City/Beautiful Ciudad by karenperalta
Roses of Sharon by karenperalta
Poetry Is A Lady by shaire
Travel Light by hangi
Kro by antryg

Badges will be awarded by the end of this week. Thanks for all your fabulous submissions!

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