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Via, Firestarter and kitty15 all in one place?
Posted by Via on Jun 1, 2008 in Events
In Narnia!
Well, in York-England….but still awesome!
Where I Am
Posted by Via on May 28, 2008 in Events
(Except, it’s not Christmas).
See you all in July!
NBC Goes Green!
Posted by Via on Nov 7, 2007 in Events
This week is Green Week on NBC! What does that mean, you ask? Well, it is ” a week of green-themed programming aimed at entertaining, informing and empowering Americans to lead greener lives.” The “Green Programming” includes anything from green-themed show plotlines, green tips from the actors, and even reality shows giving away eco-friendly vehicles [...]
Daylight Savings Time and Grammar
Posted by Suzanne on Nov 4, 2007 in Events, Miscellaneous
Have you set your clocks back for Daylight Savings Time yet?
I’m sure you all say daylight savings time, but did you know that is wrong? Horribly wrong, I might add.
The official spelling is Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight SavingS Time.
Saving is used here as a verbal adjective (a participle). It modifies time and tells us [...]
Think Pink!
Posted by Via on Oct 23, 2007 in Events
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. So, I’m making you aware!
In 2007 alone, there are expected to be 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed. Of these, 40,460 women will die. Although these facts are to women only, don’t think you men aren’t at risk too. Also in 2007, 2,030 men will be [...]
NaNoWriMo Signups!
Posted by Suzanne on Oct 1, 2007 in Announcements, Events
It’s October first, which to most normal people mean it’s the beginning of the month. Of course, we all know better. That means it’s time to sign up for NaNoWriMo! They’re resetting the site tonight, which means you can sign up and fill in all the lovely things about your NaNoNoWriMo novel for this year, [...]
U.S. Library of Congress Contest
The United States Library of Congress is holding a contest entitled “Letters About Literature.” To enter, all you have to do is write a letter to an author (living or dead) about how that author’s work affected you. Anybody in grades 4 through 12 can enter, although I assume you have to be [...]
Big Contest At Writer Mama
Writer Mama is having a contest with give aways every single day for the entire month of September. Although I suppose it’s more for moms and dads, of which we have very few at YWS, Writer Mama does say anybody can enter. So check it out!