THE 2009 PORTLAND ACCORD

Ben must submit one story, new or old, to five (5) publications every month; he must write one (1) short story or one (1) novel chapter (defined as ten (10)  pages of a novel) each month (the success of which shall be judged by majority vote of his three associate signatories).

Max must complete a total of twelve (12) standard pieces (all framed); he must do two (2) closed boxes and two (2) open boxes in addition to the above. The annum's capstone shall be one piece at ten (10) pounds, to be weighed by another delegate or delegates to this Accord.

Paul must complete twelve (12) viable paintings with wide variety in square footage, technique, and subject matter (to be judged by majority vote of his three associate signatories); he must keep submitting images to contests, galleries, and publications monthly.

Brian must write at least twelve (12) new viable poems; he must submit new work to journals; he must shape his current manuscript into something resembling a second book (to be judged by majority vote of his associate signatories).

Thus affirmed by the below signatories, this 18th day of August, 2009 in the common era.

BENJAMIN CHADWICK

J. MAX STINSON

PAUL X. RUTZ

SUGAR BEAR

The original Portland accord can be found by clicking the sentence you are currently reading.