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Due to a lack of response, I will NOT be reopening the Inklings account. For those who are interested in doing various creative writing exercises, I will be posting them on my PERSONAL account instead. I'm even willing to give you feedback on your writing, if you ask me to.

Please feel free to add ~kelticangel to your watch/friends list. I will post creative writing assignments as my journal entries.

I wish you all the best in your future writing adventures!


~KelticAngel

]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/27962099/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/27962099/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:06:49 PDT I'm hoping this will turn into a "welcome back" type of announcement. I would dearly like to bring this society of writers back to where it had been - and beyond. In order to do that, I will need at least two people willing to help me "run the show" as it were. If you were previously part of the admin team, you're more than welcome to continue in that role: just drop me a note on my private page (~kelticangel) and let me know you're interested.

The Inklings are a small society of writers who:
- honestly but caringly critique each other's work in an effort to better one another
- enjoy "showing off" our writing to other writers who enjoy "showing off"
- are willing to take on monthly writing assignments to stretch and hone our skills

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Announcement
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I am not assigning homework in this Newsletter.
I am asking that anyone willing to be a part of the Inklings respond by commenting on this Journal entry ASAP. I will check back in about a week's time.

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Snazzy Website of the Month!!!
...What would you like to see in here?...
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Keep writing,
Even if its scrawlings in your binder while you're bored in class!
~KelticAngel

]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/4889670/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/4889670/ Wed, 23 Mar 2005 10:29:34 PST Um, Yeah. I've been clobbered by a personal wall of difficulty, and it took me offline since Christmas. It's school related - so I can't promise that I'll be running up to speed again anytime soon...
I noticed that in my lengthy absence, my mailbox didn't get clogged with submissions, which could be good or bad - depending on how you look at it.

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Announcement
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Your lack of homework assignments has extended to Easter...
But expect one for April. Nothing hard, most of us are students, and April's a busy month.

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Snazzy Website of the Month!!!
...What would you like to see in here?...
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Keep writing,
Even if its scrawlings in your binder while you're bored in class!
~KelticAngel

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]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/4005659/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/4005659/ Mon, 06 Dec 2004 18:26:10 PST Hi Inklings!
Thanks so much to all of you who've gotten back to me with feedback from that survey, I really appreciate it. I've gotten some awesome ideas for some changed from you, nothing too drastic, I promise!
If there's some of you who haven't had a chance to respond yet, I'm still very much open to your input.

Keep the submissions coming, if nothing else, I'll look at them.
(Is there something evil about actualy likeing to critique?)
If you'd prefer I didn't post it in a newsletter for all of us to look at, just mention so in your note.
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Announcement
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There will be No Homework for the month of December. Mostly for these reasons:
1.) I'm stacked up in books and assignments to my eyebrows and haven't had the time to go through my literary books and find something for you to do.
2.) I plain forgot to find something, until now.
3.) I'm hoping to be a little more organised for the new year, and get some of these changes underway.
But, that said, who likes doing homework over Christmas anyways????
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Snazzy Website of the Month!!!
[link] > The Scriptorium, a virtual room for writers.
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Keep writing!
~KelticAngel

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]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3900362/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3900362/ Tue, 23 Nov 2004 11:12:42 PST I'm looking for some feedback regarding the H.A.'s in particular and the group in general. This questionnaire is for members only please.

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Directions
Copy (ctrl+c) the following questions
Paste (ctrl+v) the same questions into a note
Write in your responses after each question
Send the note to ~theinklings
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Questions
1.) Is one Homework Assignment a month adequate? Too much? Too little? If too much/little, how often would you like a new assignment?

2.) Should submitting work be required of members? If so, how often? (Eg. 1 piece per month)

3.) Should critiqueing other's pieces be required of members? If so, how often?

4.) Should The Inklings expand to include prose-poetry as well as prose literature? Or should we remain prose oriented?

5.) Are you happy with The Inklings? What suggestions do you have? What would you like to see happen?
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Don't forget November's Homework Assignment [link]

Snazzy Website of the Month!!!
[link] > The Writer magazine
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Muddling in the Inkpot,
~KelticAngel

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]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3724224/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3724224/ Mon, 01 Nov 2004 12:02:42 PST Homework Assignment has been posted!
Reminder that "homework" doesn't need to be "turned in" - its completely voluntary. That said, it's a lot of fun to see how different other's work can turn out - particularly from the same assignment. So, submissions are encouraged!
Hope you all had a great weekend.

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Submissions!
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Falling (version 2) by *RebeccaA

Rebecca has requested us to take a good look at this piece and provide her with some detailed critiquing.
Hope you all get the chance to take a look.

About Submissions:

Submissions are posted here because the author is requesting feedback on their work. For the sake of contructive criticism, there are two general phrases which are hereby banned from ~ theinklings...
These are:
1.) That's nice.
2.) That sucks.
I mean, honestly? How helpful are either of those statements?

Any questions re: commenting on submissions, note me!
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If you're wondering how to join our beloved community, wonder no longer! Just send a note with the word "Join" in the subject line to ~theinklings, and don't forget to watch us for newsletters and assignments.
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Ever Yours,
~KelticAngel


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]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3670506/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3670506/ Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:43:05 PDT Does anyone else feel like this month's flown by? Good grief! Maybe its just me...
sigh
Yes, life is busy these days. But I like being busy.
Enough yapping, down to business:

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Submissions! (10 Min. Spill)
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October Homework Assignment by * sackermanmo

10 Minute Spill by ~kelticangel

*Please Take Note*
It isn't ever too late to submit a Homework Assignment - you can "hand in" anything at any time. So, if there's people still wanting feedback on something, lemme know!

About Submissions:

Submissions are posted here because the author is requesting feedback on their work. For the sake of contructive criticism, there are two general phrases which are hereby banned from ~ theinklings...
These are:
1.) That's nice.
2.) That sucks.
I mean, honestly? How helpful are either of those statements?

Any questions re: commenting on submissions, note me!
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If you're wondering how to join our beloved community, wonder no longer! Just send a note with the word "Join" in the subject line to ~theinklings, and don't forget to watch us for newsletters and assignments.
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Ever Yours,
~KelticAngel


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]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3573039/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3573039/ Sun, 17 Oct 2004 13:38:14 PDT Just a reminder that October's Homework Assignment has been posted. Although I haven't set a due date, I'd like them in ASAP. No one has sent any in yet.
Have fun with it, I'm always open to questions. If you feel like sharing, send a note to ~theinklings with "10 Min Spill" in the subject line and I will post it in one of our newsletters.

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Past (Old) Submissions!
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Finally getting caught up!

June:

Take Me Away by ~virginqueen
To Every Person that gives a by ~ Thefunkymunk

July:

Vomit by *thatpartydress

August:

The Sound of Silence by ~dspin
The Shadow Man by ~dspin

September:

Discernment by *Onic

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Housekeeping!
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The following people are members of ~theinklings.

~lapdogsavant
~chiroptera
*Onic
~nokros
~nilocnag
~freerangepenguin
~MinorKey
~Bulletproof-Cupid
~batesOK
~tatterdemalion
~virginqueen
*thatpartydress
~when-i-argue
~disgruntledlemur
~roguedementor
~Thefunkymunk
~kelticangel
*RebeccaA

If your name is not on this list, and you would like it to be, please send a note to ~theinklings with the word "Join" in the subject line. I will soon be sending notes out to people who have been watching us with invitiations to join.
Remember to add us to your friends list so that you will recieve newsletters and assignments.
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As ever, keep writing!
Yours,
~KelticAngel


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]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3487412/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3487412/ Fri, 01 Oct 2004 11:52:43 PDT October's Homework Assignment has been posted.

Have fun with it, I'm always open to questions. If you feel like sharing, send a note to ~theinklings with "10 Min Spill" in the subject line and I will post it in the newsletter.

There's no deadline for this assignment! Do it when you feel you have time.

As ever, if you're interested in joining our beloved society, please send a note to ~theinklings with "Join" in the subject line.

Take care!
~KelticAngel ]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3465272/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/3465272/ Tue, 28 Sep 2004 11:47:41 PDT I hope this newsletter is finding you all well.

First off, I'd like to say I'm so sorry for disappearing like that over the summer. My life erupted into chaos, which is now mostly settled, and hopefully I'll be around as often as I'd like.

Second - My hard drive keeled over about a week and a half ago. I've recieved news that it will be ressurected, and hopefully soon. Until then I'm relying on the computers in the lab at my University. So my apologies for that too.

Ok....
Down to business. Since starting this wonderful group, I've learned a lot. These are the sort of things I wished I'd known before I started so that I could start it properly. All this means is that there's a lot of administration clean-up for me to do... and just a few new things for you guys.

I'll be posting homework on a relatively consistent basis as Inkling's deviations. That way you can always look back at them. I'll try to have a few homework assignments per month, you can pick whether or not you want to do one or any... depending on what suits you. These assignments are focussed on polishing your skills as a writer, and will be focussing on many different areas.
I'd dearly like as much participation as possible, both for your own growth and so that I can get excited by seeing your work progress.

Submissions will be accepted roughly once a month, and will still be thematic in nature. I will continue to post them in the newsletter like what ~chiroptera has started.

Welcome to our new members! I'll have a member list up soon, so that you can be in touch with eachother... and you can let me know if I've missed your membership application in my absence.
To those who'e like to join us, please send a note to ~theinklings with the word "Join" in the subject line.

Wow,
I think that's it for housekeeping right now.

Good to be back, and I'm looking forward to what's coming up for us!

Take care,
~KelticAngel ]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2783483/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2783483/ Thu, 01 Jul 2004 21:21:37 PDT [link]

July's Newsletter..

i'm sorry, but we do not have any newsletter for July..

August's Newsletter perhaps... ??
The month August is numeral is 8, which is made up of two circles.. If you have anything involving a circle literally, or talks about a life cycle, love cycle, or even a bicycle, feel free to send it in, and we'll showcase it for you.

The above applies to both Submission (to showoff your works) and Homework (to urge you for a new piece of writing). Remember, that Submission is a past deviation, while Homework is a deviation done in August..

Hope to hear from you guys soon..

Submission Rules
Maximum of 2 prose deviations can be submitted per person. Please also include in proper English three sentences about your prose. It can be what inspired you to write it, any afterthoughts, your structure/type etc. Note ~theinklings please.

Homework Rules
One deviation per person. Note ~ theinklings with a title, description, and link of that deviation.

Now, if you are participating in Submission, please also try and participate in Homework. Should someone gave you a critique on one of your Submission pieces, please return the favour by critique-ing too.

~chiroptera
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Check Out:
~WeCritique,~writers-adoption,~ bevelled-edge
~suture,~onewordatatime,~penpushers ]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2670167/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2670167/ Tue, 15 Jun 2004 21:38:36 PDT kelticangel in days, and I hope all is well for her..

Let's begin planning without her first, so you members, be prepared for changes when ~kelticangel comes back..

First up, July's Newsletter..
There are lots of good critique-ing articles around deviantART and on the WorldWideWeb.. I propose for the articles in our first newsletter to solely be about critique-ing.. Better if you can write your own article, and contribute it to July's Newsletter.. I will be needing 2-3 volunteers for this.. If you are going to take the article from someone else, please ask permission and make sure you tell me the writer's name.. I guess about 5 articles would suffice..

Also, July would be themed Rage. So all PROSE submissions must have something to do with rage, whichever way you depict it. Your deviations must have occurred May 2004 and before. Please view Submission Rules below.

Your homework for July's Newsletter (and must be submitted as your own deviation in the month of June 2004) is a prose of not more than 1,000 words on the topic: Red. Please view Homework Rules below.

Now, if you are participating in Submission, please also try and participate in Homework. Should someone gave you a critique on one of your Submission pieces, please return the favour by critique-ing too.

Due Date for above: 30th June 2004

Submission Rules
Maximum of 2 prose deviations can be submitted per person. Please also include in proper English three sentences about your prose. It can be what inspired you to write it, any afterthoughts, your structure/type etc. Note ~theinklings please.

Homework Rules
One deviation per person. Note ~ theinklings with a title, description, and link of that deviation.

There's a reason to why you're watching us. I hope one of the reasons is because you want to participate in this young and growing community. I hope to see participation from you guys..

~chiroptera
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Check Out:
~WeCritique,~writers-adoption,~ bevelled-edge ]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2552957/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2552957/ Mon, 31 May 2004 19:22:01 PDT
First thing on my to-do list:
A HUGE apology to ~batesOK
I'm so sorry, I guess I didn't make things clear. By rights that comment on Dead in the Water should have ended up on your original piece on your own page - not on the copy posted here.

Lots of you know that I have offered to post up your work here, under our name, so that you reach a larger audience with your work.
Without trying, you've found the Big Snag.
There is nothing to stop others from commenting on the piece that's here, which isn't all that fair to you. And I'm sorry.
What I should have done was asked, in the description, that any comments by put on the original work - and I promise that I'll do that in the future. ~batesOK, I'm going to go change those descriptions for you now.

Until we have this figured out, we won't be posting any of your submissions. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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So - to fix it.
There have been quite a few questions about how to submit your work here - now that you know that glitch, its up to you as members to let me know if that's what you want.

Please send me a note (NOT to ~ theinklings) and let me know.
Put "Submissions" in the title.
State whether or not you like the idea.
State whether or not you think we should keep it as an option.
State what changes you would like, if any.
Remember, send this note to ~kelticangel ... NOT to ~theinklings

Sorry to bog down your day with something as heavy as this - I hope you have a wonderful day!
~kelticangel ]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2468726/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2468726/ Thu, 20 May 2004 09:45:52 PDT
To write a narrative or short story, any genre.
Must Include:
-The room as a crime scene
-The furnishings of this room include an upright piano, a bookcase, a coffee table, an armchair, and the fireplace.

Narratives may not include dialogue.
Short Stories may or may not include dialogue.

And in our inbox came this:
Cherry Wine [link] by ~Bulletproof-Cupid
Rosewood and Dust [link] by ~MinorKey

Well... Not bad for a start.. The assignment this time round has no deadline.. you guys watching us have already been noted.. so work out on how you think ~theinklings should be promoted.. and how you think ~ theinklings can be beneficial to you.. since there is no deadline, please be informed that this is a year-long process..

in the meantime, do share with us by posting a comment on the journal some prose that you think were very well written, and your reasons for thinking so.. please post the prose up if possible, don't forget to see consent from the author..

till then,
~chiroptera ]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2334324/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2334324/ Fri, 30 Apr 2004 22:25:59 PDT WHO WE ARE: a mighty throng of ink-wielding writers, and Sister to the famous Living Poet Society
[link]
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Our current Administration consists of:

~kelticangel
~chiroptera
Soon to be a third... and fourth???
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Personal Commentary:
Just to let you know - things have been in a wee bit of a limbo seeings as I've just moved 200 km north of where I was living. Half of my possesions still live down there, actually, until I can retrive them. Maybe you didn't notice...
Ah well. Such is life.
I've been really excited lately, actually, because I've had two submissions for Assignment One!!! I'm really looking forward to reading them in earnest. And, on a little bit of an aside, I entirely forgot until yesterday (or the day before) that next friday (the 7th) is my birthday. You know you're getting old when... Anyways, have a wonderful weekend, all!
As ever, I love questions.

Luv,
~KelticAngel

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Submission Concerns:
-workshops will (hopefully?) be soon up and running.
-Check out "Assignment One" for first contest. Details are included.

*NEW*
You can now show off your work here on this page.
Once you have submitted a deviation on your own site, send us a note with the word "Submission" in the subject line. Include your name, a link to and the title of the submission, the description you would like with it, and copyright information. Also include whether or not you want comments left on the work submitted here of if you would rather them lefg on your site (so you can reply). I will post your work here, giving it more visibility to the writing community.
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So, if you're wanting to join our illustrious society:
-Please send a note to The Inklings with the word "Join" in the subject line and I'll add you to the list.

Until next time then!

Yours in Service,

~KelticAngel ]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2243071/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2243071/ Sat, 17 Apr 2004 14:39:40 PDT WHO WE ARE: a mighty throng of ink-wielding writers, and Sister to the famous Living Poet Society
[link]
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Our current Administration consists of:

~kelticangel
~chiroptera
Soon to be a third... and fourth???
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Personal Commentary:
I love the fact that there seems to be utterly no interest in the first assignment. I think it's highly amusing.
Let me know what you'd like to see here, I'll see what I can do about it. I'm currently petitioning a society and a magazine for affiliation - I'll let you know how that turns out.
As to the rest of it... I would love to be bombarded with submissions. I really would. So, take a look at the *NEW* section just below and see if it interests you at all.
As ever, I love questions.

Luv,
~KelticAngel

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Submission Concerns:
-workshops will (hopefully?) be soon up and running.
-Check out "Assignment One" for first contest. Details are included.

*NEW*
You can now show off your work here on this page.
Once you have submitted a deviation on your own site, send us a note with the word "Submission" in the subject line. Include your name, a link to and the title of the submission, the description you would like with it, and copyright information. Also include whether or not you want comments left on the work submitted here of if you would rather them lefg on your site (so you can reply). I will post your work here, giving it more visibility to the writing community.
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So, if you're wanting to join our illustrious society:
-Please send a note to The Inklings with the word "Join" in the subject line and I'll add you to the list.

Until next time then!

Yours in Service,

~KelticAngel ]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2191954/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2191954/ Sat, 10 Apr 2004 10:32:51 PDT We are a group of writers, and offshoot of our sister the Living Poet Society
[link]
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Our current Administration consists of:

~kelticangel
~chiroptera
Soon to be a third...
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As far as submissions are concerned:
-workshops will (hopefully?) be soon up and running.
-first contest is up! Check out Assignment One. Details are included. If you have any questions you can either comment there or note me.
*NEW*
You can now show off your work here on this site. Once you have submitted a deviation on your own site, send us a note with the word "Submission" in the subject line. Include your name, a link to and the title of the submission, the description you would like with it, and copyright information. Also include whether or not you want comments left on the work submitted here of if you would rather them lefg on your site (so you can reply). I will post your work here, giving it more visibility to the writing community.
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So, if you're wanting to join our illustrious society:
-Please send a note to The Inklings with the word "Join" in the subject line and I'll add you to the list.

Until next time then!

Yours in Service,

~KelticAngel ]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2164780/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2164780/ Tue, 06 Apr 2004 13:20:45 PDT [link] .

Our current Administration consists of:

~kelticangel
~chiroptera

As far as submissions are concerned:
-workshops will (hopefully?) be soon up and running.
-first contest is up! Check out Assignment One. Details are included. If you have any questions you can either comment there or note me.

So, if you're wanting to join our illustrious society:
-Please send a note to The Inklings with the word "Join" in the subject line and I'll add you to the list.

Until next time then!

Yours in Service,

~KelticAngel ]]> ~theinklings http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2111324/ http://theinklings.deviantart.com/journal/2111324/ Mon, 29 Mar 2004 19:11:53 PST We are a group of writers, and offshoot of our sister the Living Poet Society [link] .

Our current Administration consists of:

~kelticangel
~chiroptera

Yes, we are on the look out for potential people to join our leadership team. Please don't jump up and shout "Me! Pick me!" We'll do the looking.

As far as submissions are concerned:
-workshops will (hopefully?) be soon up and running.
-contest will also begin presently.

So, if you're wanting to join our illustrious society:
-Please send a note to The Inklings with the word "Join" in the subject line and I'll add you to the list.

Until next time then!

Yours in Service,

~KelticAngel ]]> ~theinklings