Monthly Archives: May 2011

Editing tips from William Zinsser

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Chad Jones

As we quickly approach the submission deadline for the next CCC anthology: Tales of the Unexpected (June 27th), editing our drafts into something that won’t cause readers to poke their eyes out with a spork becomes more crucial than ever. … Continue reading →

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WP: That’s Gross

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Director Brad Pauquette

There are two workshops left before the submission deadline, so the big writing prompt is “Tales of the Unexpected”. But, the optional writing prompt for our June 8, 2011 writers’ workshop is “That’s Gross”. Length Guideline: 3,000 to 5,000 words … Continue reading →

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The Columbus Creative Cooperative Email Address

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Director Brad Pauquette

Because we send out a lot of group emails, our email address tends to get picked up by spam filters. If you’ve joined our mailing list, or recently registered as a member, please make sure that “info@ColumbusCoop.org” is on your … Continue reading →

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Next Columbus Writers’ Workshop: June 8, 2011

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Director Brad Pauquette

Our next workshop will be June 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. More details will be posted as they become available in your “account” page.  Click here to register for a free account, or login. Please email anything you’d like peer-reviewed … Continue reading →

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How To Make A PDF

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Director Brad Pauquette

For our anthology submissions, we ask you to upload a PDF.  We do this because it’s less likely that PDFs will carry viruses, and PDFs are not easily editable once they are created, thus protecting the authenticity of your work. … Continue reading →

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TWCP Cyclist Information Meeting (Non-CCC Event)

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Director Brad Pauquette

Franklinton Cycle Works, a Columbus bicycle co-op, will be hosting an informational meeting for The Water Cycle Project’s 2011 Ohio bike rides on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the FCW shop at … Continue reading →

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The “Tales Of The Unexpected” Theme

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Director Brad Pauquette

Our next anthology will carry the theme “Tales of the Unexpected” in the vein of Roald Dahl’s collections.  More submission information (click). Please feel free to take this story in any direction.  Really, any story in which something unexpected happens … Continue reading →

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Origins: An Anthology Temporarily Sold Out!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Director Brad Pauquette

Sorry, due to overwhelming demand, Origins is temporarily sold out! Our 2nd printing will be in stock no later than June 10, 2011.  Please continue to order off of our website, and copies will be shipped as soon as they become … Continue reading →

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Unpublished (Possibly Fake) Writing Tips From Great Humans

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Ben Orlando

According to Cervantes, a story was not finished until it contained a windmill. Said the great Spaniard, “A mountain is not a windmill. A city street is not a windmill. And so on.” — Of all the writing tips in … Continue reading →

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Publication – Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Director Brad Pauquette

Do I need to be a co-op member to submit work? No!  Our submission process is free and open to the public.  All are welcomed to submit a story. You are required to have a free ColumbusCoop.org account to submit. … Continue reading →

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