Poetry Contest: Emily Dickinson First Book Award, $10,000 — Pearls Before Swine

Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski: The Poetry Foundation recently announced that it will once again be holding its Emily Dickinson First Book Award. Though the contest is held infrequently, it is a wonderful opportunity for poets. It also has several unusual restrictions. The award seeks to recognize an American poet who is at least 40…

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Prompt #1912 Word of the Week – Misnomer — The Writing Reader

Misnomer noun The misnaming of a person in a legal instrument, as in a complaint or indictment. Any misnaming of a person or thing; also, a wrong or inapplicable name or designation. Fiction Writing Prompt: Use the word of the week in whatever you write today. Journaling Prompt: Write about something you think is horribly named…

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