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2025 Poetry Anthology - Diversity Wrap-Up

We had eight poems featured by site poets who were inspired by the theme of "Diversity".  I really enjoyed everyone's unique take on an important theme.  If you haven't done so, check out the links below and leave the poets a reaction or comment.  A huge thank you to everyone who contributed poetry, read, reacted, commented, and reviewed.  You guys are what makes this site so awesome!  There's always behind-the-scenes help when it comes to anthologies, so I would like to extend my heartfelt than
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2025 Poetry Anthology - Diversity - Week Two *Now Live!*

Our celebration of National Poetry Writing Month continues with four more poems from site poets.  I love the diversity of these submissions, and I hope you will too.  Be sure to show the anthology participants your appreciation by leaving a comment, like, or review.  If you haven't read them yet, check out last week's offerings as well.  I'm really glad to see all the support for those who participated this year.  Time to start reading!         
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2025 Poetry Anthology - Diversity *Now Live!*

April is National Poetry Writing Month, and it's time for GA's annual celebration of this event - the poetry anthology!  This year, the theme was Diversity, and we had several site poets take up the challenge.  We truly have some diverse poetry, and I am sure you will enjoy reading these selections as much as I did.  Please show our poets your appreciation by leaving a reaction, comment, or review, and stay tuned next week for even more poetry Diversity!      
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Comicality Tribute and Upcoming Writing Events

The poetry anthology will be going live next week, so today I wanted to remind everyone of another upcoming writing event - Comicality's tribute.  May 2nd would have been Comicality's 50th birthday, so we are honoring him by featuring a tribute to his memory - Coming of Age.  The deadline for submissions is April 25th.  Check out the guidelines here:   Also coming up this year is the Secret Author contest this summer, the Creature Feature anthology this fall, followed by another Promp
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Diversity Exercise #2

We're getting down to the wire for submissions to the annual Poetry Anthology.  Submissions are due March 30th, so there is about a week and a half to get your links posted to the thread in the Anthology forum of the Writer's Circle.  I'm really looking forward to reading the different interpretations of "Diversity".   I thought it would be fun to do another exercise using the Diversity theme.  This would be a great jumping off point for poems for the anthology *hint hint*  We can create a
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Poetry Anthology 101

The deadline for the annual poetry anthology - Diversity - is fast approaching!  I'm really looking forward to reading what everyone comes up with on this important topic.  Since I've had some questions come up about the posting procedure for the anthologies, I'm going to break them down and hope this helps when it comes time to upload your poems.  Cia has created a step-by-step tutorial with screenshots, which I will link to below.  Myr recently updated it to ensure it is as up to date as possi
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Anthologies Check-In

Submissions are coming in for both the Diversity poetry anthology and Creature Feature fall anthology.  I think we've set some kind of record because I've received not one, not two, but three submissions already for Creature Feature!  Not bad for an event that's still six months down the road.  Based on what I've read so far, this is going to be a fantastic anthology!  There's also two submissions for the poetry anthology, which is only a month away.  So, how is everyone doing with their antholo
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Diverse Diversity

Before I get into today's blog, I just want to say how thrilled I am that submissions for both anthologies have started coming in! I'm loving the enthusiasm.  You guys are what make this site so amazing ⭐   Now back to today's regularly scheduled blog feature... One of the reasons I chose the theme "Diversity" for our poetry anthology is because poetry is... well... diverse.  There are so many forms to choose from, and exploring those forms can be a fun aspect of writing poe
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Diverse Connections

When I interviewed for a job a few years ago, one of the questions they asked me was "what does diversity mean to you, and why is it important?".  I told a story in that interview about a woman I had worked with at my old job who uses a wheelchair and is also non-speaking.  She had a communication device and was capable of using it; however, she wasn't very motivated to do so.  She frequently refused therapy and was depressed.  I knew her abilities and things that she enjoyed doing in the past,
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Diversity Exercise

Diversity is a topic that has been on my mind lately, which is perfect timing since it's the theme of our annual Poetry Anthology.  One of the things I love about my job is the diverse nature of the individuals I serve.  I've gotten a bunch of new referrals lately; many from cultures I am only rudimentarily familiar with.  So, I've been doing a lot of research to ensure I account for these individuals cultural heritage and beliefs when providing services.   I recently attended a continuing
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Future Anthology Blogs

I have some exciting plans for the anthology blog this year, including a series of writing tips.  I'd like to get an idea of what else authors/readers would like to see here in the Thursday anthology blog.  Please comment or message me about any topics you would like to see addressed, and I will do my best to accommodate.  Also let me know if you like the anthology rewinds, where past anthologies are re-featured.  It's not too early to get started writing for our Poetry Anthology - Diversity or
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2025 Anthology - Creature Feature - Guidelines

I'm super excited about this year's theme!  There are so many possibilities.... Do I go with a cute fluffy kitty?  Or maybe a fire-breathing dragon?  Or an army of Norse penguins fighting Canadian otters?   It's a good thing there's a lot of time before the deadline, although with my prowess at procrastinating, I probably won't start till the week it's due   The guidelines for this year's anthology are posted below.  So now that we know the theme and the parameters... start writing!  
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2025 Poetry Anthology Announcement!

The GA Poetry Anthology is returning for 2025 with the theme "Diversity"!  It's the perfect theme to show off the diverse world of poetry and its various forms.  I look forward to reading what our site poets come up with!  Please note the earlier due date.  The extra few days will give me more time to get submissions ready for the big reveal in April to celebrate National Poetry Month.     2025 Poetry Anthology - Due: March 30, 2025 The 2025 Theme is “Diversity” Feel free to
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Auld Lang Syne - A Tribute to Carlos Hazday *Now Live*

Should old acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot in the days of auld lang syne?   To answer the question in the song - no, old acquaintance should never be forgotten, especially when they were a force named Carlos Hazday.  It's hard to believe our friend has been gone for over a year now.  Based on the stories submitted for this tribute, it's clear that his influence lives on.  So, let's raise a glass and toast to auld lang syne and fond memories of
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2025 Anthology - Big Announcement!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Joyous Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! I'm still in a bit of a food coma from Christmas dinner, but I wanted to bring a reminder and also some important news for next year's anthology.  First, submissions for Carlos' tribute event are due tomorrow, so be sure to put the finishing touches on your stories and post the link in the thread in the Writer's Circle.  Second, I decided to do things a little differently this year, and instead of having a committee decide
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2024 Events Recap

We had a busy year here at GA, with five different events for site authors and poets to participate in.  While we wish some of them hadn't been necessary, such as Carlos' tribute, the participation from readers and writers across all events was fantastic.  While we're busy working behind the scenes on next year's slate of events, I thought it would be nice to recap what happened in 2024.     We started out the year honoring a man who was a formidable presence on GA.  His loss is still
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Upcoming Events Reminder

First, I'd like to wish all our American members a very Happy Thanksgiving!  I will be spending the day at my aunt's, stuffing my face with turkey and all the sides   I'd be perfectly happy with a plate full of stuffing and gravy, though.  🤤 I am thankful for everyone who makes this site as awesome as it is!  I'm also thankful for everyone who participates in site events, such as the anthologies and other contests run throughout the year.     Speaking of site events, we have two
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2024 Anthology - In too Deep *Wrap Up*

What better way to celebrate Halloween than by checking out the twelve great stories submitted for the anthology this year?  Please be sure to leave the authors a review, comment, and/or reaction.  Thank you to all who participated by writing a story or poetry and also to all the readers for showing your support.  The annual anthology is a huge part of GA, and it's exciting to see how differently the same theme is interpreted.         Putting together the GA anthology is ver
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2024 Anthology - In too Deep - *Week 3*

Our month-long anthology adventure continues!  We have four more stories for your enjoyment, including one from the Grand Poobah himself!  Thank you to all who have supported our anthology authors with comments, reactions, and reviews.  Keep 'em coming!  Also be sure to check out the past two weeks worth of stories if you haven't already.          
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2024 Anthology - In too Deep - *Week 2*

The anthology is in full swing with four more great stories!  If you haven't already, be sure to check out last week's anthology stories as well.  Keep the reviews, comments, and reactions coming to show our authors how much we appreciate their hard work and participation!  Now on with the show....   
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2024 Anthology - In too Deep - *Now Live*

It's time to release the first batch of stories for this year's anthology!  I will feature more stories over the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned for more amazing anthology stories!  Please support our authors by reading their stories, leaving a reaction, comment, and/or review to let them know how you liked their stories.  Now start reading!    
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Upcoming Writing Events

Stay tuned for this year's anthology - In too Deep!  While the team works behind the scenes to get everything ready for posting, I thought it would be a good idea to reveal what's next on the agenda.   The Prompt Team is excited to announce our first prompt team event, which will take place in November.  Be sure to check out Friday's blog for more information.  We will be honoring our beloved late friend Carlos Hazday by again featuring stories/poems/memories in his honor on Janu
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Time's almost Out!

Hear ye, hear ye!  The anthology deadline is almost here!  Arrrr.... I be wanting yer stories now, maties!  Oh wait... national Talk like a Pirate Day was Saturday   Don't mind me... lack of sleep and massive brain fog make for very strange blog posts      Anyway... we've got a great selection of stories so far, with more on the way.  I'm in the process of pairing proofreaders with authors for the submissions I've received so far.  Authors should expect to hear from me within the
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Write, Write, Write!

The deadline for the 2024 anthology is just about two weeks away, which is not too late to submit a story to the proof team!  Here are a few tips about participating in the anthology: Stories can be as short as 1,000 words The link to the theme can be tangential - it doesn't have to hit us over the head.  So, keep that in mind if the theme isn't speaking to you.  Participating in the anthology is a great way to get new readers.  A lot of people read all the anthology stories, so i
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Anthology Check-In

The deadline for the 2024 Anthology - In too Deep - is fast approaching!     I'm about halfway done with my own story.  It's based on some experiences I had while visiting England earlier this year.  Comment below if you're planning on participating in this year's anthology, and feel free to post a short teaser!  There's still time to get a story written and submitted, even if you haven't started yet.  Don't like the theme?  Remember that the theme doesn't have to knock us o
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