News update February 27, 2007
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It’s been almost a week since the Urban Chick press release was sent out, and it’s already creating waves. (more…)
So what the **** is a short story? February 22, 2007
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For those who have never forayed into short story writing!
For the purposes of this collection, a short story is a short piece of narrative prose of no longer than 3 000 words and no shorter than 1 500. It has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Traditionally, short stories have included some cathartic action, leading to a denouement and then the end. These days, that is not necessarily the case. (more…)
A Brand New Collection of Urban Women’s Writing February 20, 2007
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Friday night. The bar is filled with smart, sexy, sussed women fresh from a week hard at work. They have cocktails in hand and are deep in conversations with girlfriends, lovers or potential new partners. They are Urban Chicks, women who live in fast paced, traffic choked, money hungry, concrete landscapes. Landscapes where working hard is as much a priority as playing hard. They’re not superwomen. They’re able to laugh at themselves, even as they struggle through their experiences.
In recent years, the blogging phenomenon has allowed internet users, male and female alike, to explore the stories behind the lives of these women and their daily battles with their relationships, with work and their individuality. Their stories are told with candour and humour.
Urban Chick: A Users Guide plans to showcase these kinds of stories
If you’re a 20 to 30 something, and you feel you fit into this category, then we’re looking for your stories. Tell us about a crazy night out, a skewed work experience or a tangled romantic relationship using your intellect, wisdom and wit.
Visit the website Urban Chick for more information, submission guidelines and examples. Also sign up with the blog for news updates, tips and hints and join the Urban Chick community.
Short story submissions should be no longer than 3000 words.
Send your stories to:
or
PO BOX 292048
Melville
2109
Stories must be no longer than 3000 words, typed and double spaced in order to be considered.
Remember to include all of your contact details with your submission.
Submission close end of May 2007.
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