I’m thrilled to share that my latest guest post, “Write, Revise, Submit: Essential Tips for Undergraduate Writers,” is now live on the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s blog.

This post offers practical, encouraging guidance for undergraduate writers ready to submit their work. It explains why university literary magazines are ideal places to begin publishing, breaks down smart submission strategies, and highlights journals that accept undergraduate-only work. It’s a friendly roadmap for emerging writers looking to grow their craft, find community, and take their first steps into the literary world.

“If you’re an undergraduate writer, you’re in a unique and exciting position. University literary magazines and journals are not just stepping stones—they’re vibrant communities eager to discover new voices like yours. This article shares practical strategies and a handpicked list of undergraduate-friendly journals to help you get started.”

I’m deeply grateful to the University of Arizona Poetry Center for inviting me to contribute and for their ongoing dedication to fostering diverse literary voices. Click the link to read the article and then browse their blog for other informative poetry-related posts, such as prompts, interviews, and other inspiration. Then scroll down to signup for their email newsletter or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

About the Poetry Center

The Poetry Center is a leading literary institution and a living archive of poetry. As a premier example of a thriving public/private partnership, the Poetry Center connects the University of Arizona with the greater literary community in Tucson and beyond. We have amassed one of the finest and largest print/digital collections of contemporary poetry in America, with an active schedule of acquisitions. We’ve welcomed over one thousand poets to Tucson to read. Our education programs annually serve Arizona school children, college students, and adults with poetry experiences. Our public/private partnership has invested in a permanent landmark home for poetry in the American Southwest, and this underscores our ongoing commitment to the future of poetry, poetics, literary arts, and the ever-growing diverse community that we serve and cherish.

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