Wednesday, November 1, 2017

November Activity--New! Individual Publication Opportunity--Hosted by Inge Wesdijk (Daginne Aignend)--The Netherlands

Dear Whispers' Friends,

Inge Wesdijk (Daginne Aignend)—The Netherlands, Activity Editor has a wonderful topic to share for the upcoming holiday season. One of her goals is to give writers of various levels a chance to share in her inspiring opportunity.  I'm so grateful that our talented friend is offering another opportunity to help us grow as writers.

Note--This will replace the former individual poem publication opportunity.  The poems will be published throughout the month as they are accepted for publication.  Please send a 5 line or less bio with your poem.  This is optional, but it is a nice way for readers to get to know poets that are published.  Only one notification will go out each month which you are welcome to share with your friends.  At this point each writer is eligible for publication each month.  Inge and I will adjust this if the volume is too much for one month.

From--Inge Wesdijk, Whispers' Activity Editor

Title:  Poetry Celebrations—10 lines or less

Subject: Gratitude

Outcomes:

1)  To allow writers to explore ideas in a concise format and allow different voices to capture ideas without the restriction of styles.

2)  Present poetry with depth and insight to share with an international audience.

3)  Celebrate the gift of words to uplift people up in this climate of challenges.

Challenge--

To present a poem of 10 lines or less that is relevant for a global community

Please use the following format:

Title
Space
Poem
Space
Author’s name and country
Space
Bio--Five lines or less

Please share your poems with Inge for consideration for publication at Whispers--

daginne@gmail.com

Deadline: November 25  Accepted poetry will be published shortly after accepted.  This activity will replace individual poem publication.

Of note--Whispers does not publish profanity, erotica, violence or other derogatory writing.

Please stop by and thank Inge for bringing us together for this enjoyable activity.

It is a gift to have Inge share her talent and willingness to open Whispers for activity submissions that will be published as individual poems if accepted.  I hope all of you will appreciate her willingness to give our community a rebirth.

Blessings,

Karen O'Leary
Whispers' Editor
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12 comments:

  1. Karen O'LearyNovember 1, 2017 at 8:10 PM

    Dear Inge,

    It is so good to have you sharing another creative activity for writers to enjoy this month. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated. Thank you for all you do for the Whispers' community.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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    1. UnknownNovember 2, 2017 at 3:41 AM

      Dear Karen,

      It's been a pleasure working on the Activities, to present an inspirational topic which makes the poetic ink flow.
      Whispers prospers.

      Best wishes,
      Inge

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    2. Karen O'LearyNovember 3, 2017 at 7:40 PM

      Dear Inge,

      You are an integral part of our Whispers' journal...a pleasure to work with. Thank you for sharing your talent as writer and editor, allowing our community of writers and readers to grow.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  2. Michael ToddNovember 1, 2017 at 9:16 PM

    This should be quite the extravaganza. Best wishes to everyone, this Thanksgiving month.

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    1. UnknownNovember 2, 2017 at 3:43 AM

      I'm looking forward to the new poetic creations this month.
      The topic should give wonderful poetry.

      Best wishes,
      Inge

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    2. Karen O'LearyNovember 3, 2017 at 7:42 PM

      Dear Inge and Michael,

      It is good to take some time to slow down in order to count the blessings in our lives. It is a joy to have each of you sharing your talents for Whispers. Best wishes and gratitude.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  3. UnknownNovember 2, 2017 at 8:50 AM

    Hi, Inge:

    Great topic. By the way, I just read your intriguing flash fiction, titled "Squish and Wobble," in the Sept. 13, 2017 edition of the Indiana Voice Journal. I promise I will never look at a broom the same way. Also, I invite you to check out my three poems in the June 3, 2016 edition of IVJ. Take care, Inge.

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    1. UnknownNovember 3, 2017 at 4:09 AM

      Hi James,

      Glad you liked the story, it was much fun writing it.
      I will check your poetry, IVJ is a great journal, I will have 2 poems published in the next issue.

      Best regards,
      Inge

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    2. UnknownNovember 3, 2017 at 7:27 AM

      Hi Inge:

      I will look forward to reading your poems in IVJ. In the meantime, please clarify one thing related to the Gratitude topic: should the poem be 10 lines or less or five lines? Both are mentioned as criteria. Thanks.

      Best regards,

      Jim

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    3. Karen O'LearyNovember 3, 2017 at 7:53 PM

      Dear James,

      Thank you for finding this error which is mine and one I corrected. It means that you care enough about Whispers to take the time notify us. Sorry for the mistake.

      Best wishes and blessings,
      Karen

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  4. Vincent Van RossNovember 12, 2017 at 8:13 PM

    Dear Inge,
    Many thanks for this wonderful opportunity. Are you planning to bring out a print anthology of Whispers at the end of this exercise?
    Regards and best wishes,
    Vincent Van Ross

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  5. Karen O'LearyMay 6, 2018 at 9:15 PM

    Dear Vincent,

    There are no plans to publish an anthology for Whispers. I would need an offer from a publisher willing to work with me on this project. If you know a publisher interested, please have him or her contact me.

    Thank you,
    Karen

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