https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/section-503-resources Site News, Links, Collaborations, FAQ's and much more. en 2005-2012 shakespearesmonekys@gmail.com 42.65593 -71.33391 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:47:22 GMT yacs http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 70 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-13011-why-is-writing-difficult https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-13011-why-is-writing-difficult It's the words. It's the ideas. It's the smell of the ink. It's a God thing, you wouldn't understand. It's not difficult. Shut up. Vote View results Stephan Anstey Site News Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:41:12 GMT /section-11-site-news#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/13011 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/13011 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A13011 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-6565-coffee-machine https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-6565-coffee-machine Take a break, and discuss important things anstey Chat Rooms Thu, 05 Jul 2012 08:58:31 GMT /section-493-chat-rooms#comments 79 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/6565 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/6565 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A6565 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-6567-interactive-support https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-6567-interactive-support To seek for help from other members of the community anstey Chat Rooms Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:18:58 GMT /section-493-chat-rooms#comments 6 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/6567 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/6567 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A6567 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-13078-great-to-hear-from-so-many-people https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-13078-great-to-hear-from-so-many-people Obviously there isn't a mad rush of everyone returning, but there has been a steady stream and a a lot of nice notes welcoming the return of Shakespeare's Monkeys Stephan Anstey Site News Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:18:55 GMT /section-11-site-news#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/13078 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/13078 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A13078 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-6005-about-this-site https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-6005-about-this-site Interestingly, there isn't a lot of information on this site about Shakespeare or Monkeys. Why is that? I'm sure you're wondering. The answer is simple really, it's all about the writing here anstey Resources Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:44:16 GMT /section-503-resources#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/6005 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/6005 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A6005 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-13046-groups https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-13046-groups We now have the ability to create private groups for members. For example, a group who wants to focus on Haiku. A Group of playwrights.  These groups are a private area for the group to discuss minutia out of the eye of the general population of the site. If you have an idea for a group you want to run, with at least 5 people, we'd be happy to host your group here. Stephan Anstey Site News Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:32:32 GMT /section-11-site-news#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/13046 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/13046 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A13046 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-4523-anyone-from-long-island https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-4523-anyone-from-long-island The Long Island Book Review (LIBRe), a free newspaper, is calling for submissions of any writing (poetry, fiction, non fiction, anthologies, anything at all) with a Long Island connection -- by an author living in Long Island, or written about Long Island, or even a book published in Long Island (like mine, I get to cheat!).  They also need reviewers and will pay for articles. The newspaper is distributed to bookstores, libraries, train stations, ferry terminals, bagel shops, delis, doctors offices, hotels and will soon be in supermarkets. Submissions for review should be sent to PO Box 506, Farmingville NY 11738.  For any other queries contact bulldog333@verizon.net ... more Leanne Publishers & Publications Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:18:24 GMT /section-139-publishers-publications#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/4523 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/4523 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A4523 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-13036-where-do-i-post-my-writing https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-13036-where-do-i-post-my-writing Regarding workshopping Stephan Anstey FAQ for Membership Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:15:46 GMT /section-66-faq-for-membership#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/13036 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/13036 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A13036 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-79-criticism-guidelines https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-79-criticism-guidelines We all want to receive -- and give -- good criticism, but what exactly makes it good? Here are just a few points as a guide. (See also: Standards & Rules, Rule 3, "Give & Take Criticism with Grace") 1. Remember that this is not your writing. Ask yourself what the author wants to achieve and how best that goal can be met within the existing framework of the piece. Do not attempt to impose your own style on another writer; a good reviewer will in fact impose the writer’s style on him/herself for the duration of the critique. ... more anstey Guide to Comments and Critique Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:54:36 GMT /section-507-guide-to-comments-and-critique#comments 6 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/79 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/79 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A79 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-8177-added-a-personal-space-request-form https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-8177-added-a-personal-space-request-form Members can now request a personal space without sending a nasty email. Fill out the form found on the Member Pages-- and your new space will be set up very quickly anstey Site News Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:10:03 GMT /section-11-site-news#comments 3 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/8177 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/8177 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A8177 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-6963-acceptable-use-policy https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-6963-acceptable-use-policy Shakespeare's Monkeys is a free workshop for poetry and prose. Membership is open to all but is subject to adherence to our Acceptable Use Policy, the terms of which are as follows anstey Site Rules Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:24:40 GMT /section-52-site-rules#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/6963 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/6963 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A6963 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-4129-advertising https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-4129-advertising Hey folks. Google Advertising is back anstey Site News Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:24:40 GMT /section-11-site-news#comments 15 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/4129 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/4129 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A4129 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-7243-answer-to-pags-first-question-what-is-a-haiku https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-7243-answer-to-pags-first-question-what-is-a-haiku Here's my go anstey Renga Poets Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:24:40 GMT /section-80-renga-poets#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/7243 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/7243 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A7243 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-2556-babies https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-2556-babies Were you aware anstey Member News Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:24:40 GMT /section-83-member-news#comments 2 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/2556 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/2556 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A2556 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-2781-beginnings-of-workshopping https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-2781-beginnings-of-workshopping This is the neonatal version of workshopping, hopefully this will expand as we go anstey Collaborations Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:24:40 GMT /section-82-collaborations#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/2781 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/2781 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A2781 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-5168-by-the-way-.-did-anyone-notice https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-5168-by-the-way-.-did-anyone-notice There are some new map features on the user pages anstey Site News Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:24:40 GMT /section-11-site-news#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/5168 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/5168 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A5168 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-8176-comment-bug https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-8176-comment-bug For those of you having trouble with making a comment, I believe the problem is patched for now, and the programmer will have a permenant solution with the next release anstey Site News Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:24:40 GMT /section-11-site-news#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/8176 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/8176 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A8176 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-75-commenting-more-than-a-suggestion. https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-75-commenting-more-than-a-suggestion. This is more than a request. Here's how it's going to be. Moderators have been informed that they are allowed to move comments from member writing to the general writing forum with a title: "Conversation inspired by .." with a link back to the work if the comment offered is not related to the work directly. This instruction in no way affects suggestions, and critiques of writing, questions about a work or the like. Nor does this mean comments will be 'deleted' -- the entire idea here is that we'll be trying to form a general work-flow on all posted pieces that makes sense for the community, the authors, and the adminstrators. ... more anstey Site Rules Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:24:40 GMT /section-52-site-rules#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/75 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/75 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A75 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-6029-copyright-information https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-6029-copyright-information I'm trying to collect some copyright links here, to help dispell some myths about your protections. If you have links or thoughts on this, please let me know, comment here, and I might add your comment into the text here, or if you know of good links add them, we'll put them in this list anstey Site News Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:24:40 GMT /section-11-site-news#comments 1 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/6029 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/6029 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A6029 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-38 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/article-38 Ok... first thing's first anstey Site News Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:24:40 GMT /section-11-site-news#comments 0 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/post.php/article/38 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/comments/feed.php/article/38 https://dev.shakespearesmonkeys.com/links/trackback.php?anchor=article%3A38