Crowdfunding Creative Jam

The November crowdfunding  Creative Jam is now open with a theme of "empowerment."  Come give us prompts, or claim some for your own inspiration! 


What I Have Written

"Of Liminal Bent" is today's freebie.


From My Prompts

"The Corridors of Power" by ng_moonmoth shows both the potential and the risks of technology.

"Watt Balance" by mdlbear is about energy and weight.

Poem: "Of Liminal Bent"

This is the freebie for the November crowdfunding Creative Jam. It was inspired by prompts from alexseanchai. It also fills the "liminal time" square in my 9-30-18 card for the Fall Bingo fest.

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Recruiting Beavers

Wilderness workers are recruiting beavers for habitat restoration.  Beavers are a keystone species for two reasons.  First, they're fussy about water quality: if you have beavers, then you know that your water is pretty good.  Second, they have a huge impact on the whole ecosystem around them.  By damming creeks, they create ponds that establish habitat for many more creatures than a small trickle would offer.  Just putting back the beavers that have been extirpated from many places can go a long way toward fixing the damage. 

Downy Woodpecker

I saw a downy woodpecker at the hopper feeder.  :D  He was nabbing seeds and dodging a cardinal. 

Poll: Free Epic for the November 6, 2018 Poetry Fishbowl

The November 6, 2018 Poetry Fishbowl made its $200 goal, so you get a free epic. Everyone is eligible to vote in this poll. I will keep it open until at least Sunday night. If there's a clear answer then, I'll close it. Otherwise I may leave it open a little longer.

Here are your options:

"No Es Problema"
This inspired the free-verse poem "No Es Problema." A group of people in Los Angeles evacuate to a shelter in the hills above the city, coping with various challenges along the way.
274 lines, $137

"On the Crust of an Unfinished Planet"
Your grace prompt contributed to the free-verse poem "On the Crust of an Unfinished Planet." Refugees and rescue workers come together in Rain City to rebuild after the earthquake.
244 lines, $122

Poll #20739 Free Epic for the November 6, 2018 Poetry Fishbowl

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Which of these should be the free epic?

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"No Es Problema"
9 (40.9%)

"On the Crust of an Unfinished Planet"
13 (59.1%)

Poll: Free Epic for the November 6, 2018 Poetry Fishbowl

The free epic poll is now open on Dreamwidth.  If you don't have an account there, you may vote by leaving a comment under the poll.