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A SPARKLE OF DOCTORS: August 2023

8/8/2023

 
Hi, all,

We've done it again! Thanks to the tireless work of the Divergent Wordsmiths production team, we'll be able to bring you Doctor Who - A Sparkle of Doctors: Volume 2 early! Celebrate the 60th anniversary in style as we continue the saga of Diamant and the Universal Mutation. Be on the look out for its release over this month of August.

But what does this mean for the celebration November 2023?

Well, the reason why we've been able to release Volume 2 so early is that we have a brand-new additional instalment in the works. A Sparkle of Doctors: Volume 3 (that's right, a third volume) will be coming to you, dear readers, in November 2023. Thank you, again, for your support and your patience. We hope you have as much fun reading Divergent Wordsmiths, as we have creating it.

Best wishes,
Alan Camlann
Publisher for Divergent Wordsmiths
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DOCTOR WHO - "A SPARKLE OF DOCTORS: VOLUME 1" IS AVAILABLE NOW!

30/4/2023

 
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DOCTOR WHO - "A SPARKLE OF DOCTORS: VOLUME 1" IS AVAILABLE NOW!

Unlock "Doctor Who - A Sparkle of Doctors: Volume 1"

DIVERGENT WORDSMITHS: March 2023 Update

18/3/2023

 
Hi, all!

It's been a while hasn't it? Our socials for Divergent Wordsmiths have been quiet over the last few months and with very good reason. We're delighted to say that we've been hard at work with exciting new stories for Doctor Who.

"A Sparkle of Doctors Is Go!"

A Sparkle of Doctors is well and truly on the road to production. In fact, things have been going so smoothly for us at Divergent Wordsmiths that we'll be able to release half of it early. That's right, we'll be splitting the collection into two volumes. A Sparkle of Doctors: Volume 1 is set to release early!

Leading up to the publication date's announcement, we'll be releasing individual blurbs for many of the seven stories from Volume 1. With them, a portion of the front cover designed by the ever talented Matthew Purchase. Keep an eye out on Facebook, Twitter and Mastodon for a chance to learn more!

If you don't want to wait, check out our December 2022 novel, The Ghosts of Peladon. An exciting new adventure starring the Sixth Doctor, Peri Brown and Frobisher. There, you can find an early bird peek at Diamant. One of our major characters responsible for the cosmic danger behind A Sparkle of Doctors.

(And if you've enjoyed The Ghosts of Peladon already, check out Eden By Annihilation, for more from that TARDIS trio! Their next adventure is already underway!)

Thank you, all, for sticking with us. More to come!
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Best wishes,
Alan Camlann
Publisher for Divergent Wordsmiths
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DIVERGENT WORDSMITHS: A Necessary Transformation

14/12/2022

 
Hi, all,

Let's talk about transformation. One of Doctor Who's fundamental cornerstones relies on the concept. The main lead, due to illness, accident or even the demands of simple pragmatism can be spurred into a metamorphosis. Divergent Wordsmiths has been much the same. Over its five-year lifespan, our catalogue has expanded to include half-a-dozen Anthologies releases, two Novels releases featuring a revived Doctor/companion team not seen since 1987, and numerous uncollected materials grouped across the website. We've accomplished a lot.

The time has come for another change.

Following Doctor Who's 60th anniversary in 2023, A Sparkle of Doctors will be one of our last Anthologies for quite some time. This has not been for a lack of skilled, talented and eager contributors. On the contrary. We've found a consistent abundance of content creators willing to provide for new stories aboard the TARDIS. The dreaded problem, unfortunately, has been the rising cost of living. A pressure I'm sure many can empathise with. As Divergent Wordsmiths is volunteer-led and volunteer-run, it's become clear over 2022 that it's necessary to change our approach.
Our mission statement at Divergent Wordsmiths has always been to provide our Doctor Who content for free. That remains our constant. We believe that, however the media landscape shifts, fans should be able to access something of the Doctor's adventures with no financial barrier. We will not alter that. To maintain that statement, however, we will be shifting towards the Novels range as our primary focus. Active since 2020, that currently features two releases starring the Sixth Doctor, Peri Brown and Frobisher:
  • Eden By Annihilation (re-released in five "episodes"), and;
  • The Ghosts of Peladon (a single "episode" release).
Two more novels inspired by the pages of Doctor Who Magazine comics are set to follow. From the medium that brought you Beep the Meep, the Wrarth Warriors, Frobisher and a dozen other characters besides. We hope you enjoy reading them as much as we do creating them. Thank you, Wordsmiths, for your support, your readership and continuing to be a part of this exciting journey.

It's far from being all over.

Best wishes,
Alan Camlann
Publisher for Divergent Wordsmiths

A SPARKLE OF DOCTORS: New Submission Opportunity

1/7/2022

 
PRESENTING A NEW WRITING OPPORTUNITY...

A SPARKLE OF DOCTORS

Diamant is forever, but not the Time Lords who stand against them...
General Submissions Guidelines
"A Sparkle of Doctors" Submission Guidelines
Submission Email available from the Submission Form on the Submission Form and FAQs page.

Hello, all!

Alan Camlann, here, with an important announcement.

Having begun in 2017, Divergent Wordsmiths will be reaching its five-year anniversary of production. A milestone that comes after 40+ short stories, one full novel (with two more in the works), numerous essays, a hatstand of articles and a gallimaufry of uncollected stories. All from a vast variety of authors. Ranging from the emerging to the professional, and those who have successfully made the transition from one to the other.
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It would be very easy, after all this time, to sit on our laurels and enjoy. It's a commendable achievement. The Paul Spragg ReCollections Anthology: Volume 2 was one of our biggest collections yet. With contributions from Divergent Wordsmiths' longtime authors and incoming voices. However, when Doctor Who reached its first major milestone, the 10th anniversary, the current production team at the time took the extra step and created The Three Doctors. A celebration of the show's past, honouring its present and setting a new course for the future.

We'd like to do the same for Divergent Wordsmiths.

DIVERGENT WORDSMITHS ANNOUNCES...

A SPARKLE OF DOCTORS

Diamant is forever, but not the Time Lords who stand against them...

The first anniversary collection and seventh volume of Divergent Wordsmiths. Celebrating five years of the community and the 60th anniversary of the show that inspired it. A diamond jubilee and one we intend to celebrate with gusto.
But, just what is A Sparkle of Doctors?

A Sparkle of Doctors is a Multiversal anthology that pivots around the machinations of Diamant. A fresh-faced member of the Higher Powers of Doctor Who, not unlike the Guardians, Eternals, Toymaker, Great Intelligence, Animus or Fenric. Diamant is a Pan-like trickster figure with designs on the Doctor and their companions, as its fellow beings flee the Omniverse under mysterious circumstances. It's up to the Doctor(s), whether from our Universe or another, to solve the being's Herculean labours and unravel their schemes.
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​But across the Multiverse, something is Changing. The fundamental rhythm of Creation, the heartsbeat of Time and Space itself, is beginning to twist and alter. In the broken places of the cosmos, something is growing...
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Interesting! Where do I go for more information?
Full Submissions Guidelines details are available at the top of this post. Submission Email available from the Submission Form on the Submission Form and FAQs page now!
  • Submissions open at 1st August 2022 (HST).
  • Submissions close 31st September 2022 (HST).
(Any Pitches sent during July will be received, but not viewed until August.)

Accepting writers of all aptitudes. From emerging to professional. Televised and alternate Doctors are welcome. Stay tuned for more about A Sparkle of Doctors as the year progresses!

Vworp, vworp~!
Alan Camlann
Chief Editor and Publisher for Divergent Wordsmiths

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