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Trish Hopkinson

Trish Hopkinson is a poet and literary arts advocate. You can find her online at SelfishPoet.com and provisionally in Colorado, where she runs the regional poetry group Rock Canyon Poets, curates Poetry Happens for KRCL 90.9 FM, and is a Poetry Reader for The Adroit Journal. Her poetry has been published in several magazines and journals, including Sugar House Review, Glass Poetry Press, and The Penn Review; and her fourth chapbook Almost Famous was published by Yavanika Press in 2019. Hopkinson happily answers to labels such as atheist, feminist, and empty nester; and enjoys traveling, live music, and craft beer.

Your Lit Mag Starter Kit, Part III: Actively Seeking Diversity

Whether you are just starting to consider submitting your work or are submitting regularly, part 3 of this article by Becky Tuch gives a reviewers inside look at well-done journals and lit mags whose editors  focus their efforts on inclusivity and diversity. It includes links to each with […]

My poem “Prima Facie” is featured on Winning Writers!

Big thanks to Winning Writers for their excellent site and newsletter to support and provide resources for writers. They recently added my poem “Prima Facie” to their list of featured poems from writers who subscribe to their site. If you like this post, please share with your writerly […]

My poem "Prima Facie" is featured on Winning Writers!

Big thanks to Winning Writers for their excellent site and newsletter to support and provide resources for writers. They recently added my poem “Prima Facie” to their list of featured poems from writers who subscribe to their site. If you like this post, please share with your writerly […]

Most excellent poem written as a gift to me . . .

Gray Thomas is an  incredible local slam poet wrote this poem as a gift in return for my support at a recent poetry event. You can follow Gray Thomas  on Facebook or search his work on YouTube. Enjoy! If you like this post, please share with your writerly […]

Paying Calls for Submissions – don’t miss these!

If you like this post, please share with your writerly friends and/or follow  my blog or  like my Facebook page. carte blanche is accepting submissions until January 1, 2015. Payment: “carte blanche pays a modest honorarium per submission. We hope to increase the amount in the future.” Epoch, […]

Paying Calls for Submissions – don't miss these!

If you like this post, please share with your writerly friends and/or follow my blog or like my Facebook page. carte blanche is accepting submissions until January 1, 2015. Payment: “carte blanche pays a modest honorarium per submission. We hope to increase the amount in the future.” Epoch, a journal […]

“DOs and DON’Ts of Submitting to Literary Journals” and other tips . . .

Really great tips on what to do and what NOT to do from Vanessa Eccles, founder of the YA-NAs (“a community of women with a passion for young adult and new adult books.”) Vanessa is also the  founder and executive editor  of  Belle Reve Literary Journal, which is […]

"DOs and DON'Ts of Submitting to Literary Journals" and other tips . . .

Really great tips on what to do and what NOT to do from Vanessa Eccles, founder of the YA-NAs (“a community of women with a passion for young adult and new adult books.”) Vanessa is also the founder and executive editor of Belle Reve Literary Journal, which is currently accepting submissions. […]

500 Writing Prompts: don’t miss this categorized and inspiring list

This article by Michael Gonchar published on The Learning Network via The New York Times will have you writing in no time. Not only are the prompts organized in a thoughtful way, but each prompt links to a separate article with detailed information and ideas. 500 Prompts for […]

“Lonely Soup” poem published in Eat Genius today . . .

Eat Genius is the December edition of Everyday Genius  Presented by Publishing Genius,   is a web journal updated Monday through Friday. This themed December edition includes poems and other creative writing with a food/eating theme. Click here to read today’s post, my poem “Lonely Soup.” Make sure […]

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