What they look like, how to spot them, and why you should never respond TL;DR: AI-generated emails are flooding writer inboxes and often look legitimate. They use fake flattery, invented book titles, and fabricated awards to hook you. Legitimate presses do not cold?email writers with offers. Before responding, […]
Maybe you picked up a pen again after years away. Maybe you never stopped writing but never shared a word. Maybe you started late and wonder if it is too late. It is not. Some of the most alive, most fearless, most honest poetry being written today is […]
I’ve been gathering journals and magazines that publish work by older writers As always, a good poem is a good poem, and older writers publish everywhere. But sometimes it helps to know which journals specifically welcome or center work by writers over 50. Many poets come to writing […]
If you’re getting ready to send out a poetry manuscript, this post gives you a solid place to start. I walk through how to research presses, what to pay attention to beyond the guidelines, and the kinds of questions that help you understand whether a publisher is truly […]
I recently joined Onyemechi “Mechi” Aisosa Nwakonam on the Buildwriting Podcast for a conversation focused on how poets can get their work published in literary magazines. We covered practical strategies for finding the right journals, preparing submissions, understanding editorial expectations, and building a sustainable writing practice that supports […]
In just a few years, Chill Subs has gone from a beer-sparked idea to one of the most unexpectedly essential tools in the lit-mag world. What began as a scrappy project built in a tiny village in Georgia has grown into a platform tens of thousands of writers […]
Submitting to literary magazines can be a rewarding but time-consuming process. For poets and writers looking to stay motivated, build publishing momentum, or simply avoid long waits, fast-response, no-fee journals offer a practical and energizing path. This curated list includes over 100 literary magazines and journals that meet […]
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 […]
I’m thrilled to share that my latest guest post, “18 No Fee Lit Mags Elevating Disabled Voices,” is now live on the University of Arizona Poetry Center’s blog. This piece highlights a vibrant and growing landscape of literary magazines dedicated to uplifting disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers—communities […]
Special thanks to Tell Tell Poetry for publishing my guest blog post 42 University lit mags/journals + why to submit. If you’re a poet/writer looking to share your work, university literary magazines and journals are some of the most welcoming and rewarding places to submit. I’ve gathered this […]
