First, we apologize for the technical difficulties of the blog. We'd like to stay in touch with you as much as possible, so if you're not finding what you need on the blog or the site as quickly as you need it, don't hesitate to email these fine folks:
Chris Draper, Executive Director
515 210-0214, chris@moderndickens.org
Rachel Vogel, Managing Editor
rachel@moderndickens.org
Kali Van Baale, Editorial Advisor
kalivanbaale@msn.com
Next order of business: Terrific entries! Congratulations to Artis Van Roekel Reis for the excellent Chapt. 5 submission. Such a captivating way to propel the story forward. And also, congratulations to our anonymous winner of Chapt. 6...a mystery within a mystery! We're so intrigued by this that we've posted a contest about it on our Facebook page. Take a look!
Next, part two, we're out and about again, and would love to meet you and answer your questions about the project and offer writing tips. We'll be presenting at the Pecha Kucha Night Vol. 4 Thurs. 3/10 at 7 p.m. at the Des Moines Social Club. Learn more.
We also plan to host another reading with our fabulous authors soon. If your group would like them to speak at your event, use the contact list above to let us know. Many of our authors and staff would be glad to talk to your class or writing group about the process!
Finally, keep those submissions coming in! The editorial board continues to be amazed at the wealth of talent that strives to put together a new chapter in 21 days. Will you be the next winner? Deadline for Chapt. 7 is March 21st!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Congratulations to C. Michael Cox, our Chapter 4 winner!
The editorial panel was delighted with the way C. Michael delved deeper into the story, intensifying the level of intrigue and providing the next author with many opportunities for exploration. Just what is Emmy's brother up to? Great work, C. Michael!
Now that the holiday celebrations are over, look for more readings from Modern Dickens winners. We'll keep you posted here, on Facebook, and on Twitter.
Meanwhile, back to the quill, pencil, or keyboard. The deadline for Chapter 5 submissions is January 21st.
Now that the holiday celebrations are over, look for more readings from Modern Dickens winners. We'll keep you posted here, on Facebook, and on Twitter.
Meanwhile, back to the quill, pencil, or keyboard. The deadline for Chapter 5 submissions is January 21st.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Deadline for Chap. 4 submissions Tues. 12/21 at 11:59:59 p.m.
Regardless of how you choose to celebrate, the time between Thanksgiving and the New Year tends to slip away on a wave of gatherings and travelling, wrapping and shopping, cooking and enjoying, and so on.
But hopefully you've written your chapter!
Yes, the Chapter 4 deadline is tomorrow, and the editorial board eagerly awaits new works. The board is still very pleased with entries so far, and continues to be surprised at the direction of the story. So dash away to your computer and submit!
In January, we'll organize a new collective of readings, so please check this blog, as well as Modern Dickens on Facebook and Twitter, for all the details.
Enjoy your celebrations!
But hopefully you've written your chapter!
Yes, the Chapter 4 deadline is tomorrow, and the editorial board eagerly awaits new works. The board is still very pleased with entries so far, and continues to be surprised at the direction of the story. So dash away to your computer and submit!
In January, we'll organize a new collective of readings, so please check this blog, as well as Modern Dickens on Facebook and Twitter, for all the details.
Enjoy your celebrations!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Congratulations to John O'Donnell, our Chapter 3 winner!
John thrilled the editorial board with a suspenseful chapter while also helping readers understand key characters more completely. Way to go, John! He should be out and about soon reading his chapter, so check the blog, Twitter, and Facebook for upcoming events.
The editorial board continues to be excited by all the twists and turns presented by each author -- there are many writers with wonderful perspectives and interesting insights as to how the story should move along. We thank everyone for their submissions, and encourage you to download Chapter 3 (always free to do so, although donations are appreciated) and start writing Chapter 4 now!
The editorial board continues to be excited by all the twists and turns presented by each author -- there are many writers with wonderful perspectives and interesting insights as to how the story should move along. We thank everyone for their submissions, and encourage you to download Chapter 3 (always free to do so, although donations are appreciated) and start writing Chapter 4 now!
Friday, November 19, 2010
Chapter 3 submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. this Sunday, 11/21
That nearly midnight submission time is such a comfort. You know you can spend Sunday evening reviewing and polishing final edits before uploading.
Pacing writing and editing is an important process. While all writers have their particular methods, at some point, we simply have to walk away from the work for a day or two and later, look at it with fresh eyes.
Hopefully you're feeling confident about your chapter thus far, and can use the weekend to spiff up the final entry.
The editorial panel is eager to read over the Thanksgiving holiday, so use the next few days to your advantage!
Pacing writing and editing is an important process. While all writers have their particular methods, at some point, we simply have to walk away from the work for a day or two and later, look at it with fresh eyes.
Hopefully you're feeling confident about your chapter thus far, and can use the weekend to spiff up the final entry.
The editorial panel is eager to read over the Thanksgiving holiday, so use the next few days to your advantage!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Upcoming readings featuring Chapter 2 winner Janet Roewe Piller
So many outstanding entries for Chapter 2! We congratulate Janet Roewe Piller on her winning submission, and encourage everyone to stop by these Modern Dickens Project readings to hear how Janet moved the story along in an intriguing way.
Saturday, Nov 6 at 9p, Café DiScala, 644 18th St. in Des Moines. If you haven't been to this wonderful Italian restaurant set in a gorgeous Victorian home, well, it's time.
Saturday, Nov 13 at 10a, Ritual Café, 1301 Locust St. in Des Moines. Love our friends at Ritual, and it's the perfect staging for creative artists. Stop in for a cuppa and meet Janet.
If you'd like us to stage a reading in your city, contact Chris Draper at chris@moderndickens.org
Saturday, Nov 6 at 9p, Café DiScala, 644 18th St. in Des Moines. If you haven't been to this wonderful Italian restaurant set in a gorgeous Victorian home, well, it's time.
Saturday, Nov 13 at 10a, Ritual Café, 1301 Locust St. in Des Moines. Love our friends at Ritual, and it's the perfect staging for creative artists. Stop in for a cuppa and meet Janet.
If you'd like us to stage a reading in your city, contact Chris Draper at chris@moderndickens.org
Friday, October 29, 2010
We have a Chapter 2 winner! Look for it Mon. 11/1
We're excited!
The quality of the entries was top notch! Writers created so many clever possibilities to move the story along, with dynamic characters, fresh perspectives, and situations The MDP team never even dreamed could happen. This is why a serial novel is so much fun to do.
Kudos to everyone who entered: you really put the editorial board to task trying to pick just one winner!
Alas, there can be only one winning chapter submission. But remember: if your submission isn't selected this time, you can certainly submit again! We encourage everyone to continue to follow the story and offer their points of view for another chapter.
Authors whose chapters do win may not enter again for this novel. However, next year is a different story!
The winning author and his or her chapter will be posted on the site Mon. Nov. 1st. Writers have until Nov. 21st to submit their entries for Chapter 3. The editorial board awaits with breathless anticipation.
The quality of the entries was top notch! Writers created so many clever possibilities to move the story along, with dynamic characters, fresh perspectives, and situations The MDP team never even dreamed could happen. This is why a serial novel is so much fun to do.
Kudos to everyone who entered: you really put the editorial board to task trying to pick just one winner!
Alas, there can be only one winning chapter submission. But remember: if your submission isn't selected this time, you can certainly submit again! We encourage everyone to continue to follow the story and offer their points of view for another chapter.
Authors whose chapters do win may not enter again for this novel. However, next year is a different story!
The winning author and his or her chapter will be posted on the site Mon. Nov. 1st. Writers have until Nov. 21st to submit their entries for Chapter 3. The editorial board awaits with breathless anticipation.
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