Welcome to almost-summer!
Are you enjoying these warmer temperatures? I certainly am enjoying the warmer weather but I did install my window AC in my office this weekend. I hope your enjoying the weather where you are, unless you’re in the midwest where its still a bit wet and cloudy.
Summer can be a fun time to write, especially if you can do it in a fun location.
It can also be tough to find a time to write between events, vacations, family coming and going and more. But, this can still be a creative time because in that chaos of having kids or grandkids at home your writing can be a helpful stabilizer for us all. One of the things I’ve been thinking about lately is how my writing can be a rock in the chaos of scaling SOOPmedia.net and The Cameron Journal. I’ve been writing about rediscovering my writing in my little columns each month to you and the chaos of summer can be a great time to write.
For those that might be working outside, I can’t recommend enough, a produce called the “Free Write.” I’ve had one for about 8 years and it is a stand alone typewriter (digital) that can upload directly to dropbox and Google Drive when connected to Wi-fi. The Germans are a clever bunch and I love the tool. The best part is that the e-ink screen is visible in direct sunlight which is perfect for writing outside. They also have a ton of other devices! Make sure to check them out!
When you’ve had a chance to write, make sure to think about submitting to our anthology collections. We are currently taking submissions for Moerk Skog: The Dark Forest which is a horror/dystopian collection and we’re just about to launch a memoir anthology collection. Check out the anthologies page for more information and how to submit.
I hope this little message finds you well and I hope you enjoy the rest of May.
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Warm regards,
Cameron Lee Cowan
Director of Publications and Anthologies, SOOP