Tag Archives: writing contests

Wikirandom Lives!

By laird sapir :: Published June 25, 2012

Have you been keeping up with the Wikirandom Writer’s Challenge?   There have been a number of great contests since the original one here, in February, and I’m working on a comprehensive list of links for you… But this month’s contest is over at Elaine Smother’s blog, and the prompt is…awesome. So – go and…Read the Rest

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Let Me Break It Down For You

By laird sapir :: Published March 27, 2012

This has been such a busy week! I’ve gotten more WordPress how-to questions, so I’ll be back with another “Gettin’ Friendly” post soon, but in the meantime, it’s Tuesday! So, here’s what you’ve been missing in the blogosphere. The lovely and talented Sara Walpert Foster hosted the second round of the Wikirandom Writers Challenge, and…Read the Rest

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It Ain’t Often That You’ll Ever Find A Friend

By laird sapir :: Published March 22, 2012

Thought I’d share this with you today: Mykonos is one of those songs that I can never quite get out of my head. Honestly, I don’t mind. Fleet Foxes are a throwback, but in the best kind of way. And this video, by Sean Pecknold, is weirdly nostalgic — definitely working some kinda magical 70′s…Read the Rest

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Think of Laura : A Postmortem

By laird sapir :: Published February 5, 2012

There can be only one. Winner, that is. Which is unfortunate, because in judging the entries for the Wikirandom Writing Challenge I was amazed at what the prompt inspired. WOW. Before I announce the winner, I would like to give a couple of honorable mentions. First, to Adam over at Writer, Not and to Stefan…Read the Rest

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The Wikirandom Writing Challenge

By laird sapir :: Published February 2, 2012

It’s no secret. I love Wikipedia. One of my favorite things about Wikipedia is the “Random Article” button. I must admit that I have been known to lose hours reading random things randomly chosen by Wikipedia. I like to think its good for the brain. In honor of all this randomness, it is my pleasure…Read the Rest

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