I wanted this message/thread to list those online publications whose site you frequent. With each entry please include the following:
1. Name of publication

2. Link to publication

3. Type of work most featured (poetry, fiction, essays, mix)

4. What do you feel is the publications strength, possibly including, but certainly not limited to, the following:

a. strength of writing – include examples
b. strength of visual layout – specifics (color, column width, etc)
c. strength of readership – who reads these? what are their comments as readers?
d. mission statement
e. freshness of authors – is these just the same old faces?

Some ideas to get the ball rolling. I know this might take a bit of effort for each publication, but it really will help shape what we should be striving toward and patting ourselves on the back for. It will also help define our “niche” a bit more concretely.

NOTE: I did a quick search and there are more to look at here. Check out some and add your thoughts!

The writ is refocusing its collective energy to become a more complete go-to for new writers. To do this we need every one’s help!

If you have been on the writ for a while you’ll have noticed the “challenges” section on your homepage. Throughout the years challenges have been varied, from “help name the writ” to “write a piece about change.” The responses always vary from poignant to hilarious. All in all it’s a way to be more involved in the shaping and community of the Writ as a whole!

Currently we have some CRUCIAL challenges for young and old, new and seasoned.

First is the Resource Library Project. I want to call special attention to this because I have found that to be part of the greater online writing community you need to be involved in the discussions, news, and writing of more than just the Writ.  This is the chance to let the writers on the Writ who is putting out great online journals, which print journals you enjoy, your sources for writing news and even great articles that you feel everyone should read.  We want to hear your voice!

Secondly, to get a better feel for what may have been missed by those were gone and/or to get some more acclaim for some of the “golden oldies” you can submit Writ pieces to the “That which needs to be read” challenge.  It’s always good to show your successes and this is a great way to show the best of the Writ.

Your input is so important to making this a better community and resource for new AND established writers, so get on out there and challenge yourself!