Category: Self-taught MFA

My review of chapbook Heart Radicals published by Yellow Chair Press + their free weekly poetry contest!

My first chapbook review of Heart Radicals by Les Kay, Sandra Marchetti, Allie Marini and Janeen Pergrin Rastall just went up on Yellow Chair Review! This love-ly chapbook was so much fun to read and write about. If you’re interested in writing reviews, browse through some of the reviews […]

NO FEE Chapbook Publishers and other Chapbook Listings

The individual listings below are the chapbook publishers I found which do not charge submission fees, reading fees, or contest fees. The majority of chapbooks are published via contests and do typically require a fee from $10 – $25. Research each market thoroughly and make sure submitting is […]

4 FREE online poetry classes/workshops Feb – April, 2016

Poetry month is right around the corner and if you are looking to learn something new, sharpen your poetry skills, learn how to read and understand poetry, further your exposure to a variety of poets, or workshop with your peers, there are many options available! Most of these […]

52 NO FEE poetry manuscript publishers + important tips

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 […]

Got writer’s block? 66 writing experiments + tons of other writing resources and prompts!

Language is a Virus is a well-organized web site of vast writing prompts, online tools, and resources for poets and writers. Each day a new writing prompt is posted on their main page, which also includes menus of unlimited writing resources . . . If you like this […]

How do I promote my writing using social media?

A great, quick article from Writer’s Circle provides tips on how to get the most out of your social media efforts and promote your writing in an effective way, including information for the following top six tips: 6 Social Media Tips for Writers Don’t promote yourself 24/7 Pick platforms that […]

10 NEW $$ PAYING $$ LIT MAGS Currently open for submissions

The literary magazines/journals listed below are recently established or considered to be "fledgling" on Duotrope. All offer some form of payment and are currently open to submissions. Fledging journals are a great way to cut your teeth if you've never been published, often have faster response times, and […]

“Submit Publish Repeat” by Emily Harstone is currently FREE to download

Thanks to Authors Publish for sharing this free eBook! Just click the link below and enter your email address to download the PDF. (I’ve not noticed any additional junkmail since I first signed up.) Most eBooks are only free for a limited time, so make sure to download it […]

"Submit Publish Repeat" by Emily Harstone is currently FREE to download

Thanks to Authors Publish for sharing this free eBook! Just click the link below and enter your email address to download the PDF. (I’ve not noticed any additional junkmail since I first signed up.) Most eBooks are only free for a limited time, so make sure to download it […]

What Is a Literary Journal? And How Do I Get Into One?

Check out this great article “What Is a Literary Journal? And How Do I Get Into One?” by friend and fellow poet E. Kristin Anderson. You read more about her on her lovely, informative blog here: Write All the Words! This article not only gives a short explanation […]