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NewZine Archives : 2009 : September 21 Issue – Beckoning of Vumpires
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September 21, 2009  |  Beckoning of Vumpires
Quoteworthy
“You imagine and remember. You imagine and see. You allow yourself to become full of secrets, full of associations, where every word leads to another, through passages of dark and light. Every single word leads, in this way, to the same destination: the truth of your story.” — Jennie Nash, Three Intangible Elements Every Novelist Must Bring to Their Work
In This Issue
 
September 21, 2009 Journal
Something to Sink Your Teeth Into

You should have seen the delight in my eyes a few weeks ago when I realized the similarities between the words vampire and umpire after seeing a commercial for some upcoming vampire-ish feature. (In stark contrast, I did not have delight in my eyes the day I was weed-whacking and got stung by two bees). More »

Author Jennie Nash Returns!
If you remember all the fun we had earlier this year with The Only True Genius in the Family author Jennie Nash, then you'll enjoy her new three-part article putting her straight into our Author Series league. Catch a glimpse in part one: Three Intangible Elements Every Novelist Must Bring to Their Work.

Jennie's the author of three memoirs, including The Victoria’s Secret Catalog Never Stops Coming and Other Lessons I Learned From Breast Cancer, and three novels, including The Threadbare Heart, which is due out from Berkley/Penguin in May 2010. She's also a private writing coach and teaches in the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program. Visit her at www.jennienash.com.

Chris Dunmire
Chris Dunmire
Creative Director & Publisher
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Monthly Columns & Featured Series
Awe-manac Excerpts
Rules of Creative Liberation ~ Part II: Un-Rules
www.themuseisin.com
Un-rules help liberate you from habits developed in the rigid world of academia or by your inner critic.
365 Pictures Thank You's — September
365 Pictures Writing Prompts
This wonderful, inspiring daily prompt feature has been in action since March, and we couldn't have done it without this amazing, generous cast of collaborators.

A special THANK YOU this issue goes out to our September prompt contributors. Be sure to check out their Web sites and blogs for more creative inspiration!
More What's New @ the CP
Three Intangible Elements Every Novelist Must Bring to Their Work

Writing a story is the same as any other creative endeavor — it starts with a vision.

The Artist Soul Can Be Kidnapped by the Inner Critic

This gnarly Inner Critic is the voice of your self-doubt and fear.

Interview with Lotus Blossom Style Clothier Tabby Biddle

Creator of green eco-friendly, divine feminine energy, yoga lifestyle bamboo t-shirts for women.

Nit Wits #48: Vumpire Gear

Right on the the cusp of Halloween. Includes the printable Vumpire Gear coloring page.