World of Writing Newsletter
This newsletter has returned after the summer break: now out every second Tuesday.
WordNerd: Obroni Wawu
The WordNerd is fascinated by the ability of other languages to capture concepts that aren't effectively captured in English. Obroni wawu is a Ghanaian phrase that translates as 'dead white men's clothes.'
There is a sad story behind this phrase. It's used to describe the tonnes of clothes that arrive into Ghana from other parts of the world, victims of fast fashion. Here's an article that tells you more of the story behind obroni wawu.
What’s Going On: Writing With Me
I've come back to earth now after my five-date tour for my show, and I wanted to let you know that I'm still available to help other writers. I offer a service I call Writing With Me.
I work with you one to one, keeping you company on your writing quest and helping you achieve writing success, whatever that means to you. I offer book critiques, coaching sessions and one-to-one creative writing workshops. Have a browse on my website for more details.
Grammar Grouch: No Poets Need Apply
The Grammar Grouch wanted to mount a one-person protest against a landlord who advertised a flat and declaring that "No Poets Need Apply."
Then he realised that the landlord meant to write "No Pets." Phew, thought the Grammar Grouch, and settled back on the couch.
Photo Description: This is a small newspaper ad in black print on a white background, with a red circle around the words "No Poets."
Submission Opportunity: Cleaver Magazine
Cleaver Magazine is a quarterly literary magazine based in Philadelphia in the United States, but it accepts international submissions all around the world. The good news is that it puts almost no restrictions on writers with regard to genre or word count.
The staff themselves contribute financially to keep it afloat, which is pretty noble. They accept submissions via Submittable. Find out more about Cleaver here.
Writing Resource: Books for Breakfast Podcast
This is a good podcast for those who like to delve deep into what makes good poetry and fiction. Delivered by poets Enda Wyley and Peter Sir, it features in-depth interviews with poets and authors of literary fiction, as well as observations from the book world. Have a listen here.
If you'd like to chat about any aspect of this newsletter or anything wordy, you can get in touch with me via derbhile@writewordseditorial.ie or 0876959799.
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