Save Spashley has created Spashley Action Teams. Read on to find out how you can get active and help create visibility for South of Nowhere!

We've been planning this one for weeks now, and it's finally ready to unveil!  We've had great fun working on this, so we hope you have as much fun taking part!  Without further ado, here's our shiny new Creative Writing Campaign!

Calling All Writers! We’re going to show Tom Lynch just how much we appreciate South of Nowhere and how we want Spashley’s story to continue. Whether you're a veteran of the world of creative writing or have never picked up a pen before.

Your Mission: Create a short work of SoN fanfiction (oneshot, drabble, or poem) that you want Tom Lynch to read. Add a brief personal note about why you love South, how it touches and inspires you, and how you want to see it continued. Make sure you say you’re a part of the SaveSpashley Creative Writing Campaign: use the banner above if you’d like.

Remember: Thanks to our recent contact with Tommy, we know how dedicated he is to keeping the show and Spashley alive. Stay positive and be respectful. Thank him for giving us South of Nowhere and let him know we’ll follow Spashley wherever they go.

Writing Content: Below, we’ve provided a list of guidelines that we insist be followed, as well as six themes and a plethora of prompts to help inspire you. Write one story/poem or write a hundred. If you have something that you’ve previously written, and it adheres to the guidelines and designated themes, you’re welcome to use it. Make sure to sign your personal note with your first name, age, and location.

Campaign Calendar: We’re going to shower Tommy with love April 25 through August 29. Each of the six themes will be in effect for three weeks at a time:

April 11 – April 24: Campaign Launch. This is the time to brainstorm ideas and ask questions if you have them.
April 25 – May 16: PostSecret Challenge. Start mailing!
May 17 – June 6: Speculations.
June 7 – June 27: Into the Spotlight.
June 28 – July 18: Deep Thoughts.
July 19 – August 8: Director’s Cut.
August 9 – August 29: Shoulda Woulda Couldas. Deadline for final submission is August 29.

Click the article title for more on campaign guidelines and details for each theme.

Open this article to find out how YOU can get started on the all-important compass mail-in campaign!  Be sure to tell all your friends!

Calendar:

• 03/07/08: Postsecret Postcards

• 03/14/08: Handwritten Letters

• 03/21/08: Magnet Letter/Magnetic Poetry Postcards

• 03/28/08: Top Ten Reasons You Love SON Letters

• 04/04/08: Anti-Drug Postcards

• 04/11/08: Top Ten Scenes Letters

• 04/18/08: One Sentence Letters

We're going to send mail to the-N every Friday for the next 7 weeks.

Open up this article for detailed instructions and examples, so that we can be unified in our efforts.

Please post a comment letting us know what you wrote to the-N.