Ever wonder how writers do it? Are you newly pregnant (or your wife is) and you have no idea what’s in store for you? Maybe you have a toddler at home and are overwhelmed and need a bit of advice. Here are some tips on Parenting and Writing from the generous and talented Rachel Sherman (one of the authors […]
[ Read More...]In Glimmertrain, curator Brian Gresko shares inspiration for parents who write
The eminent literary journal Glimmertrain recently published a wonderful piece by Brian Gresko exploring the positive impact of children on one’s writing career. Brian Gresko is the curator of the Pen Parentis Literary Salons, and at the end of this, our eleventh season of monthly conversations with parents who are also excellent writers, we are delighted […]
[ Read More...]Residencies come in all sizes
Parents often dismiss the idea of a residency because it seems out of their budget – if not financially, certainly time-wise. However people are ingenious and the greatness of all artists (including writers!) lies in creativity. Here is a link to a phenomenal article by the wonderful arts group Fractured Atlas, who have compiled a great […]
[ Read More...]MONEY FOR PARENTS WHO WRITE
The 2014-2015 Pen Parentis Writing Fellowship for New Parentis is now accepting applications from writers who are also the parents of at least one child under 10 years of age. Writers at any stage of their career may apply. The winner will have his or her entry published in Brain/Child Magazine and are encouraged to […]
[ Read More...]Court Decision to Invalidate Net Neutrality Rules Will Impact Artists
All writers should be aware of the laws that affect artists on the internet. More and more of our content is being published on the web, both fiction and nonfiction. Do read this article from the wonderful Fractured Atlas blog (cross posted on Huffington Post) – and always keep apprised of situations that could affect […]
[ Read More...]Pen Parentis Fellow John Jodzio update
We just heard from our 2013-2014 Fellow! John Jodzio has several new stories forthcoming in the next few months. Look for his work in The Indiana Review, The Atlas Review, The Austin Review, Bull, Paper Darts, and Whiskey River. He ha also just finished writing some copy for an upcoming activity book for Portlandia that’ll […]
[ Read More...]THANKFUL FOR OUR FRIENDS
We at Pen Parentis, Ltd, want to give back to you, our amazing supporters. Starting January 2014, we will be posting links to the best writing advice-sites that we can find in the hopes that it will help you keep on creative track. Write hard today – take Thanksgiving off from social media and your […]
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