August 2011, Toledo, Ohio: The poetry gathering of the year! Come. Get in touch for details.

NOTE: As some of you remember, this used to be a vibrant, active community and we got a lot of projects going over here. I personally felt connected and involved, and supported in my work and efforts to collaborate.  This network really felt like a home for me on the web.

For some reason, it did not feel the same after ning began charging money for these networks and changed things. We lost our groups feature, like the flash prompt group. Blogs required moderation, and honestly things like that are a real pain in the ass in a free flowing type of community.  I admit that even I, the person who started this network, have gone quiet around here these days.

Many of the projects have slowed down as well because I have simply run out of steam, reached my max, came to a point where I just could not keep it all straight in my head and when that happens it is time to scale back. I'm trying to do that.

So for those of you that have asked about things around here, this is where we are at: I think we are paid up until July, then maybe we should let it go. If somebody wants to take it over, that is fine. We should make copies of our content, such as pictures and blog posts and things we want to keep.

Thank you guys for your friendship, help, support, interest, and honestly- for being out there. Many of us have days when we feel discouraged, wondering if we should bother or if we are spinning our wheels. That is truly when the presence of friends and community makes the difference.

Let's stick together, keep each other afloat, stay in touch.

Lynn

(E Mail: lynnalx@gmail.com)

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The wait is over!! MICROW SUMMER EDITION IS HERE!!!

The Sphere Network And Collective is a place for people interested in writing, poetry, publishing, zines, art, diy, collectives, collaboratives, experimental work, and small press to discuss work, projects...to meet up, trade, post calls for submissions, and connect around creative work and the independent art/press scene. This network welcomes writers and publishers and artists from all walks of life, who share a commitment to community, independence and collaborative distribution.


Announcements on sidebar, and links. As always- if you want something in announcements or links, just send the info to Lynn. If you have any questions, issues, etc. please don't hesitate to email: lynnalx@gmail.com. Thanks.