I was writing ekphrastic poems–poems inspired by works of visual or other arts–before I knew to call them that, and probably many poets reading this have done the same; after all, visual art ignites our minds and emotions, so why wouldn’t it fuel our poetry? But after I […]
I’m happy to share my poem “You Think You’ll Never Find Someone,” included in the Fall 2026 issue of Bloodroot Poetry Journal. The issue brings together an international group of poets alongside professional photography, continuing the journal’s focus on exemplary poetry and work written “in response to” art, experience, […]
Persimmon Tree is a quarterly online literary magazine celebrating the creativity of women age 60 and older. They publish fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and visual art, with fiction and nonfiction accepted year-round and additional opportunities for poetry and themed short works. There are no submission fees, and the editors […]
My writing life has consisted of sending single poems out to magazines. I stayed in that routine because it was comfortable, and it avoided the intimidation of trying to put out something full-length. Most places require a submission fee just to look at your work, but, if writing’s […]
Just a few more days to register for this upcoming workshop on November 8 and 15, 6:00-8:00 PM MST. Writers looking to generate new work, strengthen their craft, and learn how to navigate the literary submission process are invited to join me for a two-session online workshop this […]
Who doesn’t love gifts? Some gifts arrive in packages, neatly wrapped, in smooth, colorful paper, boxed, ribboned and bowed. Such gifts contain tangible items; they might be classic representations of thoughtfulness, but generally have a finite timeline for use. Other gifts arrive in the form of awareness, or […]
I had the pleasure of speaking with Effy Kousteni, Co-Editor-in-Chief of Spellbinder, an independent literary and arts magazine committed to gathering creative voices from around the world. Spellbinder has grown into a vibrant space for poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, drama, and visual art — a quarterly publication that […]
Rita Dove’s “Daystar” is one of my favorite poems, especially for the moment of building something beautiful where there was nothing before. This is how I think about both teaching and writing. In my high school English classes, I start each day by being a person with my […]
What they look like, how to spot them, and why you should never respond TL;DR: AI-generated emails are flooding writer inboxes and often look legitimate. They use fake flattery, invented book titles, and fabricated awards to hook you. Legitimate presses do not cold?email writers with offers. Before responding, […]
So, you have a new book out. Congratulations! Now for the hard part. Who do you share the news with, and what are your options for celebration? Let’s start with a given: Some form of marketing and promotion is going to fall to you. Publishers can only do […]
