The Talking Stick
The submission guidelines of our Minnesota literary journal The Talking Stick have now been released for volume 19. Only writers with a connection to Minnesota can submit and this year there will also be a $100 cash prize for the 2nd place winners of all three categories! We also have a new Electronic Submission Form - So go check it out!
NANOWRIMO
National Write a Novel in a Month The Jackpine Writers' Bloc again rallied its members and of the 19 participants that signed up, five did complete it. Congratulations to Duane, Becky, cj,Carol and Christine. Considering that the on average 10% usually finish, we are well above average. For those who didn't quite make it, there is always next year. Thank you everyone for participating! and until next year, Christine.
The 20X20
The next 20X20 is not yet scheduled but you can purchase the book of our last 20X20. If you want to learn more about this unique showcasing of artists and writers, Click Here.
News from the Bloc
01-17-10
Today we had our January writers meeting. The next meeting will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2009, at Bella Caffe in Park Rapids MN from 12:30 to 3PM. Click here to read the full minutes.
12-25-09
After our last Board of Directors meeting some things have been changed on the Submission Guidelines for this years The Talking Stick. Creative non-fiction word count has been reduced to 1,000 words or less. 2nd place now in all three categories will include a cash prize of $100 and we will now be accepting electronic submission through a form made by our webmasters at Web Services of Park Rapids. We hope all of these changes will be recieved well and make all of our lives a lot better!
12-20-09
Happy Holidays Everyone!! Today we held our December Writers' Meeting. Click here to read the full minutes.
12-05-09
Voices for the Lakes Essay Contest is now accepting submissions!
12-01-09
NANOWRIMO News It's Over! Read The Rest
11-25-09
NANOWRIMO News It has been a while Read The Rest
11-16-09
Today we held our November meeting. The next meeting will be held on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Bella Caffe in Park Rapids MN from 12:30 to 3PM. Click here to read the full minutes.
11-12-09
NANOWRIMO News How is everyone doing? Read The Rest
11-08-09
NANOWRIMO News So here is a report. Read The Rest