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Brianna Storm Hilvety wrote a new post, Announcing the Winners of Our Poetry Contest! 4 days, 9 hours ago
Thanks to everyone who courageously shared their work with us! We received entries that were whimsical as well as touching, in a wide range of styles and lengths. After many hours of reading and rating each poem, […]
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, What Hand-Copying The Book Thief Taught Me about Strong Prose 4 days, 16 hours ago
As an editor who specializes in style, I thought I’d jump into this conversation. You’re right that these kind of descriptions would bog a story down if they fill every page or are inserted only for embellishment. But I think you may have overlooked this sentence in the introduction of the article: “You must pay careful attention to the impre…[Read more]
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, Enter Our First Poetry Contest! 1 month, 1 week ago
USD.
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, Enter Our First Poetry Contest! 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Yes, that would be fine. 🙂
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Brianna Storm Hilvety wrote a new post, Announcing the Winners of Our Second Annual Short Story Contest! 2 months, 1 week ago
Thanks to everyone who bravely embraced the challenge of this competition! We received entries spanning a multitude of genres—from historical fiction to romance to suspense—but fantasy was by far the most pop […]
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Congratulations, all! I’m very excited to read the stories once they’re posted!
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Thank you! Can’t wait for you to read! 😀
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Emma… Your sister needs not be crushed at this moment.
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Congratulations! Well done, well done, everyone! *eyes twinkle* And I can’t wait ’till ya’ll get to read Ella. And I’m ready to read the others.
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Thanks, Buddy! 😀
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Thank you, Emma!! 😀 you should definitely be proud of your sister! She is awesome! I can’t wait to read her story.
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Thank you, Shannon! 😀
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This is so awesome! 😀 Great job, everyone!
CASSANDRA. You got second place?!! *runs around screaming* You are amazing! *showers you in chocolate and hedge-hugs* Agghhh, I’m so happy and you totally deserve this!! ❤️❤️❤️
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*squeals and hugs you and eats the chocolate* Ahhhhh thank you so much 😀 😀 😀 <3 <3 YOU'RE amazing!! <3
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I can’t wait to read the story!!
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I can’t wait for you to read it 😀 <3
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WOW CONGRATS!!! Kate, I can’t wait to read Ella!! And all the others of course!! Well done to all of you!!!
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Thanks, Holly! 😀
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I can’t wait to read the stories.
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Thanks, Abigail!! 😀 I hope you enjoy! I can’t wait to read Kate’s!
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CONGRATULATIONS, Kate and Cassandra! I was so excited to see two familiar faces at the top of this post. I can’t wait to read your stories! And congrats to the other honorable mentions!
Also, thank you, Josiah and Brianna, for putting on and judging this contest! Participating has been such a blast these two couple years and has helped me gauge my growth as a writer. I’m so grateful to be an honorable mention! 😀
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Thank you!! 😀 and congrats on the honorable mention!!
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KATE! I told you Ella made me tear up, and now you’ve gone and won 1ST PLACE WITH IT?!? *so much confetti and happiness* Oh, this is glorious.
And hey, congratulations to everyone — I can’t wait to read all the other stories!
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Congrats to everyone who won or got mentioned! A great accomplishment!
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Thanks, Sarah and Piper! 😀
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!!!! 😍❤😍❤
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*squeals* thank you, Jane 😀 <3
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Thanks to everyone and thanks to Story Embers for hosting this! Congrats to every single one of you who participated and congratulations Cassie! Can’t wait to read your story. 😀
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I second this!! 🙂 and thank you, Kate! The same goes to you 😀 <3
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Aww, thanks! I hope you enjoy it! 😀 good. 😉
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Thanks, Maya!! 🙂
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, Enter Our First Poetry Contest! 2 months, 1 week ago
Yes to both! 🙂
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, Enter Our First Poetry Contest! 2 months, 1 week ago
Yes, you can share your piece for the purpose of critique. 🙂
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, Enter Our First Poetry Contest! 2 months, 1 week ago
I’d prefer that you hadn’t shared it there, but I wouldn’t say that counts as published either. So you may enter the poem; it won’t be disqualified.
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, Enter Our First Poetry Contest! 2 months, 1 week ago
Yep! Go right ahead and enter it! 🙂
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Brianna Storm Hilvety wrote a new post, Enter Our First Poetry Contest! 2 months, 1 week ago
Do joy and sorrow stir your heart into creative flame, and then an empty page calls your name? Are you courageous and clever, willing to try writing the best poem ever?
If so, you’re in for a treat, be […]
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I AM SO HAPPYYYYYYYY!!! I’m so stoked!!!!!!
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I’m sooo!!!….trying to get in here…one sec.
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Yep! Go right ahead and enter it! 🙂
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I’d prefer that you hadn’t shared it there, but I wouldn’t say that counts as published either. So you may enter the poem; it won’t be disqualified.
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Putting your poem up on the forums for critiques/discussion is okay, right? (The poem won’t be disqualified?)
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Yes, you can share your piece for the purpose of critique. 🙂
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Am I allowed to set my title in Bold? And, can I use italics?
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Yes to both! 🙂
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Yes, that would be fine. 🙂
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Brianna Storm Hilvety replied to the topic How to become an editor in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 months, 1 week ago
Awww, I had no idea that my bio could encourage someone! ☺️ Editing is definitely a worthy calling, and I wish you well at it.
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Brianna Storm Hilvety replied to the topic How to become an editor in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 months, 1 week ago
Ahh, you sound like me. When I discovered that I enjoyed editing more than writing, that was when I knew I needed to switch career paths. 😉
As a freelancer, you can control how many projects you take in, so you can definitely limit yourself to part-time hours. Even if you hope to work for a publisher, you could look for either a…[Read more]
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Brianna Storm Hilvety replied to the topic How to become an editor in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 months, 1 week ago
@holly-anne I’d recommend editing for free for a few years prior to launching a business and charging for your services. That will give you a chance to gain experience and perhaps gather testimonials. 🙂
I’ve noticed, though, that numerous young writers want to become editors, but it’s not an easy field to break into or survive in. You have to be…[Read more]
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, Thunderstorm 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your kind words. ☺️ The feeling of incompleteness was actually intentional. The thunderstorm hasn’t fully accepted who she is yet, but she’s beginning to, so the tree isn’t providing all the answers for her. He’s merely giving her reassurance that will roll around in her heart as she continues moving through the sky.
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, Thunderstorm 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, Thunderstorm 4 months, 3 weeks ago
I’m happy that you were the first person I shared it with. 🤗💜
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, Thunderstorm 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks!
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Brianna Storm Hilvety commented on the post, Thunderstorm 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you! 💜
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Brianna Storm Hilvety replied to the topic How to become an editor in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 months, 3 weeks ago
@lrc A solid education in any field is always worth the investment, though, because it places you a step (or two or three) above others in the field and makes your work higher quality. 🙂 Attending college would cost considerably more than taking multiple courses from the PEN Institute, so in that sense it’s a more affordable option.
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Congrats, everyone! Your poems deeply touched me.
Congratulations, guys! Thank you to everyone who entered. Our submissions folder was bursting with talent and beauty.
Thank you so much for the honorable mention, Cindy and Daeus!!! I adore your selections for winners, especially ‘Sister’. Thank you for running this!
Congratulations everyone…they were all sooo good, especially “Sister”!!!