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Tamara MC Publishes in Two Journals

August 22, 2022

Congratulations to Tamara MC, who published two pieces in different journals. She published in Motherwell an article titled “I was a child bride. It’s time to stop teaching young girls to stay sweet.” Tamara also published “If…” in Journal of Expressive Writing.

Nancy Napier Publishes “When You Need a New Mantra” in Psychology Today

August 5, 2022

Congratulations to Nancy Napier, whose essay “When You Need a New Mantra” was published in Psychology Today. Be present, be patient, and accept what your mind offers.

Stephanie Trenchard Publishes “Particles” in Bright Flash Literary Review

August 3, 2022

Congratulations to Stephanie Trenchard, whose flash fiction piece “Particles” was published in Bright Flash Literary Review. Stephanie wrote this piece alongside Barbara Henning in The Watching Eye/Thinking Mind: Writing Flash Fiction.

John Johnson Publishes “Chalk Dust Memories” With Plan B Press

July 14, 2022

Congratulations to John Johnson, whose poetry chapbook Chalk Dust Memories was published with Plan B Press. John wrote these poems alongside Susan Vespoli in her Writing Circle Workshops.

Susan Vespoli Publishes “Cactus as Bad Boy” with Kelsay Books

July 14, 2022

Congratulations to Susan Vespoli, whose poetry collection Cactus as Bad Boy was published with Kelsay Books.

Giulietta Nardone’s Self-Help Book Named Finalist for National Indie Excellence Awards

June 20, 2022

Congratulations to instructor Giulietta Nardone, whose self-help book “Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways To Reignite Your Inner Spark” was named a 2022 Finalist For Inspiration by the National Indie Excellence Awards.

Sarah Harley Publishes “Dimensions of a Coffin” in Halfway Down the Stairs

June 16, 2022

Congratulations to Sarah Harley, whose piece “Dimensions of a Coffin” was published in Halfway Down the Stairs. Sarah wrote this piece alongside Rudri Patel in her course Writing Our Grief.

Novel Intensive Students Progress to Round 2 of NYC Midnight

June 16, 2022

Congratulations to Sean Glatch, Elle LaMarca, Viviana Acosta, and Mayowa Ayodele for advancing to Round 2 of the NYCMidnight Microfiction contest. Contestants have 24 hours to write a 100 word story with an assigned genre, word, and action. Elle, Viviana, and Mayowa are all students in the Writers.com Novel Writing Intensive.

Wish these writers luck as they compete to reach Round 3. Congratulations to all!

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