Category: Self-taught MFA

The Ins & Outs of Submitting to Literary Magazines – guest blog post by Lisa Young

Ten questions to keep in mind Choosing which Magazines to Submit to There are so many journals that it can be hard to choose. Here are some key questions to ask yourself to narrow them down: 1. What literary magazines do you like that match your writing style? […]

The Ins & Outs of Submitting to Literary Magazines – guest blog post by Lisa Young

Ten questions to keep in mind Choosing which Magazines to Submit to There are so many journals that it can be hard to choose. Here are some key questions to ask yourself to narrow them down: 1. What literary magazines do you like that match your writing style? […]

Is the first person lyric of everyday experience outmoded? – guest blog post by Judy Kronenfeld

Following a trail on the web a few years back, I came across an interview (www.thereviewreview.net/interviews/ten-bad-poems-every-good-one-conversation-washing) with a poet I didn't yet know, Kathleen Flenniken, formerly Poet Laureate of Washington State. And there, in response to the question "Is there a poem you are a little embarrassed to […]

A List of Resources for Writers via Pen & Paper Writing Workshops

This great list of online resources curated by the folks at Pen & Paper Writing Workshops includes 9 sites I often frequent myself for places to submit, writing tips, prompts, etc. including my own blog! Special thanks to P&P for listing me among these other fine sites. “Here’s […]

A List of Resources for Writers via Pen & Paper Writing Workshops

This great list of online resources curated by the folks at Pen & Paper Writing Workshops includes 9 sites I often frequent myself for places to submit, writing tips, prompts, etc. including my own blog! Special thanks to P&P for listing me among these other fine sites. “Here’s […]

My year of living anonymously – guest blog post by Josh Medsker

I had quite a few poems published this year. In fact it was my best year ever. And all of my poems were published anonymously (minus half a dozen or so). Why did I do this, you ask? In 2014 I embarked on an anonymous adventure, publishing some […]

Poetry Central – prompts & resources via Utah Division of Arts & Museums

Poetry Central was originally created by Lance Larsen, PhD, Utah Poet Laureate 2012-2017 and is hosted by the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. “Poetry Central is a clearinghouse of information for teachers, students, and anyone else interested in reading and writing poetry.” The page includes many links […]

Navigating Lit Mags: Why and Where to Publish – guest blog post by Bernard Grant

Navigating the world of literary magazines was difficult for me in the beginning. I initially set out to publish anywhere, so desperate for publication, I actually Googled easiest literary magazines to the publish in, or something to that extent, and came across visual and literary artist's Michael Alexander […]

List of 50 Poetic Forms for Poets by Robert Lee Brewer via Writer’s Digest

This list of poetic forms compiled by Robert Lee Brewer of Writer’s Digest includes links to each of his articles for each of the forms. Each article includes the requirements of the form, as well as examples, other related links, and definitions when needed. I also like Brewer’s […]

List of 50 Poetic Forms for Poets by Robert Lee Brewer via Writer's Digest

This list of poetic forms compiled by Robert Lee Brewer of Writer’s Digest includes links to each of his articles for each of the forms. Each article includes the requirements of the form, as well as examples, other related links, and definitions when needed. I also like Brewer’s […]