Thank You for Swallowing is a fairly new online lit mag described as a “protest in poems.” “Poetry is a form of protest. So let this be another one, in the spirit of Against Rape, in the spirit of Catechism, in the spirit of Binders Full of Women's […]
It’s so important to do your homework before sending your manuscript to a publisher. Make sure to take notes for each publisher you research. You will most likely want to compare them to each other before deciding where you want to submit. Make sure the press is the […]
Below are the details for five free poetry contests in the order of the upcoming deadlines in February and March. Also listed are links to other sites who list creative writing contests on a regular basis. Prospero Prizes DEADLINE: February 15, 2016 ELIGIBILITY: “This contest is open to everyone. However, […]
What a grave loss this world suffered with David Bowie’s passing. So many of us have been affected by his work and talent in multiple ways. The Found Poetry Review is asking you to remember and honor him by crafting found poetry sourced from his words, songs, interviews, […]
I recently interviewed Andrew Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief of Outlook Springs about their current submission call that caught my eye with an opportunity specifically for women poets and writers to send their work direct to the editors--they're calling it "Ladies Night." The interview and submission information is below. Andrew, tell me […]
To read more about Wildness and their editors, read their Masthead page here. Wildness is a new online literary magazine and a project of Platypus Press “open to a variety of genres and styles. Just remember, we want to be left breathless.” You can read their inaugural issue to get a feel […]
Duende has a great submission guidelines page that describes what they are looking for, a quick reference list of “One Dozen Brass Tacks” to explain submission formatting and other details, as well as Genre Specifications for poetry, prose, translations, and visual art and collaborations. "We are especially interested […]
My poem “Madonna’s Vagina” inspired by Sharon Olds’ poem “The Pope’s Penis” was published up on Five 2 One Magazine‘s online companion site #thesideshow today. For information on how to submit your poetry to #thesideshow or Five to One Magazine, see my post: 2 NO FEE Submission Calls […]
Why limit yourself to being published in lit mags in the U.S., Canada, or the U.K? There are many countries with English-language lit mags you can also submit your work to. For example, my poem "My Monkey Grammarian" was published in Hong Kong and even included in a […]
The Poetry Box publishes two themed anthologies each year and they are currently accepting submissions for their cannabis themed issue, which will be released on April 20 (yup, that’s 4/20 on purpose :).) “Doobie or Not Doobie? That seems to be one of the questions facing America and […]
