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The DateKeepers Blog
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Faith through Discipline: What I Learned from Leading the 90 Day Fiat Program
Christian ascetic practices have a long history. In this post, Samantha Whiskeyman shares what she learned by participating in this ancient and storied tradition.
Samantha Whiskeyman
Sep 35 min read
Residencies for Artists and Writers: Oceanic Edition
Do you prefer self-directed residencies with generous grants or stipends? Oceana is the region for you!
Samantha Whiskeyman
Jul 2711 min read
Residencies for Artists and Writers: Latin American Edition
Need a break from the northern hemisphere? Check out these residencies for artists and writers in Latin America!
Samantha Whiskeyman
Jul 1519 min read
Residencies for Artists and Writers: Asian Edition
Free or self-funded, programmed or self-directed, a few days or up to a year, Asia offers every type of residency you can imagine.
Samantha Whiskeyman
Jul 1017 min read
Residencies for Artists and Writers: African Edition
African writers, this one's for you! Opportunities for travel and funding are available all over Africa. Many take international applicants, too!
Samantha Whiskeyman
Jul 712 min read
Residencies for Artists and Writers: European Edition
Writers, do yourselves a favor: find retreats where you can keep your art alive. Europe hosts over 200 residencies for artists and writers every year. Whatever your budget, the continent has opportunities for you.
Samantha Whiskeyman
Jun 2521 min read
There’s a Way out of This Trap, and It’s Free
How can storytellers thrive in an era of isolation? We believe we've found a way.
The Outinis
Mar 93 min read
Buy Yourself Time: How to Apply for Writers' Residencies
Read this before applying for a writers' residency.
The Outinis
Jan 124 min read
Who Should Your Beta Readers Be?
Writers, are you really getting feedback from the best beta readers?
The Outinis
Oct 13, 20243 min read
Do We Really Have to Go with the Flow? – The Reality Behind Remittances
What are remittances, and where are they going?
Itto Outini
Sep 12, 20249 min read
A Good Olfaction Romance: Noses, Telegraphs, Christian Virtue, and Uncanny Vice in Ella Cheever Thayer’s Wired Love
Noses remind us of all that the Puritans hoped to repress, which telegraphy promised to replace.
Mekiya Outini
Jan 21, 202411 min read
Mark Bookman: We Miss Knowing That You're There
We remember our late friend Mark Bookman, a historian, advocate, teacher, partner, mentor, and son.
The Outinis
Dec 10, 202322 min read
A Christmas Krachel
All Mekiya wants for Christmas is to have the kitchen to himself.
Mekiya Outini
Dec 11, 20227 min read
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