SmokeLong Quarterly

Join the SmokeLong community for Promptember, a mysterious intermonth happening between November and December of live write-in events designed to light a fire under your writing life. Participate in one, some, or all of our scribble-till-your-hands-hurt events from November 8 to December 14. Promptember is a combination of online write-in and open mic events where you’ll find community and inspiration. And of course if you end up getting something published you started during Promptember, it will be eligible to win The SmokeLong Workshop Prize. This competition is free to enter and can be found on our Submittable page.

It’s easy to register for Promptember in the SmokeLong Shop, and the live events themselves are free. That’s right: free.

There are paid options, though, if you are so inclined.

First, all donations will go to SAFTA fellowships/residencies for trans, black and/or indigenous writers. You can read more about the work SAFTA does in East Tennessee HERE.

You’ll also have the option of participating in SmokeLong Fitness for two months with access to a small group to exchange drafts you’ve started in the live write-ins. Participation in SmokeLong Fitness also includes a monthly live webinar. This is a great opportunity to dip your toes into one of the most lively workshop communities around. Please book Promptember by November 1st to take advantage of this option.

Important: Even if you’re already participating in SmokeLong Fitness, please sign up in the shop so that we know you’d like to receive a Zoom invitation to the live events. 

On December 12th, we’ll be hosting a reading and interview with Melissa Llanes Brownlee, celebrating her prize-winning collection Bitter Over Sweet! I’m sure Melissa will have a couple of prompts for us!

We can’t wait to write with you!

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Write-In and Open Mic Schedule

 

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Christopher Allen and The SmokeLong Team

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