Lake Region Writers Network and other helpful writing and publishing links

 I am a fan of this writing site. It is very helpful for emerging writers, and anyone interested in publishing their work.  I would recommend finding local writing groups and organizations for anyone interested in publishing their work.

Here are some great links to Minnesota publishing information: 

 http://lakeregionwriters.net/

 http://lakeregionwriters.net/literary-opportunities/

http://www.jackpinewriters.com/

http://www.jackpinewriters.com/links/

Check out three of the Jackpine Writers' Bloc Writers Tips:

Jackpine Writers’ Bloc Writers’ Tips

EXERCISE
We mentioned some possible writing exercises — writing a poem first, then writing it as a short story, then a prose poem, etc. Also perhaps rewriting someone else’s poem after they have read it. Another good thing to do is to rewrite your own story or poem from a different point of view. Try writing your poem idea in various poetic forms. Try writing the same poem in several different forms and see how it changes the meaning or changes your ideas about the poem. This really helps you to come up with things you might not think of other wise.



EXERCISE
First, write a sentence that is not true. Then keep writing, write a paragraph that continues on and is true. Second, write a sentence that is true. Then keep writing, write a paragraph that continues on and is not true.

EXERCISE
1. Write for 3 minutes, all in one sentence.
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