Category: Writing Resources

2026 Literary Magazine Rankings by Clifford Garstang + submission strategy tips

If you’re not already familiar with Clifford Garstang‘s annual literary magazine rankings or you’ve forgotten to check them out for a while, here’s a reminder to how handy they are! Every year Garstang ranks lit mags based on Pushcart Prize anthology. He creates rankings for the three main […]

Where to submit reprints (just updated!)

If you have poetry or other writing which has been previously published, but the readership was low or perhaps it was only in print and not online, you may want to submit it to literary magazines and journals that accept work as a reprint. There are two lists […]

Where to submit your poems Sept – Nov, 2025 via Tell Tell Poetry

Tell Tell Poetry “is a poetry resource site dedicated to bringing you news about poetry, interviews with poets, and editing services.” They recently posted a great where to submit list for the the next few months. It includes links to each submission opportunity, whether its a call or […]

26 Respected Literary Journals via Authors Publish

Another great list of literary journals from our friends at Authors Publish! Not to mention additional resource links, some stats, and of course all of these respected journals don’t charge submissions fees. The list is not in any particular order. Authors Publish researches and verifies all listed publishers […]

TrishHopkinson.com Reboot: poetry, community & inspiration

Hello, readers and fellow poets— It’s been a minute. After a period of reflection and behind-the-scenes creative work, I’m thrilled to announce that TrishHopkinson.com is officially back in action—with new posts, regular updates, and the same commitment to supporting poets and literary artists that this space has always […]

Where will I be at #AWP25? A Godless Ascends book signing, Fri. 12 – 1pm + my picks!

#AWP25 is happening in-person and/or virtually in Los Angeles from March 26-29, and there are so many great events! Including an exceptional way to kick off AWP with an off site event organized by Kai Coggin of Wednesday Night Poetry in conjunction with WriteGirl to raise money to […]

Why You Should Submit Even if You Are Not 100% Sure You’re Done – guest post by Tresha Faye Haefner

I used to be a perfectionist “No work of art is ever completed, just abandoned” – Paul Valery We all know this, and yet we all want assurances that our writing is truly solid before we send it out. For example, when I was a young writer, I […]

How to Choose Publications for Your Poetry and Short Prose by Trish Hopkinson via WCWF

Thank you to Western Colorado Writers’ Forum (WCWF) for publishing my article on how to choose publications for your poetry and short prose! Learn how to help yourself focus on the types of markets you’d like to be published in, where to find markets online, how to research […]

NO FEE submission call + auction – IWWG Int’l Women’s Day Anthology, DEADLINE: Jan. 15, 2025

Two excellent opportunities from the International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG). No fee submission call for IWWG members for their International Women’s Day anthology. To submit, register for the event, join if you are not already a member, or if you are unable to become a member due to […]

Trish Hopkinson ~ 3 Questions & a Poem via Deborah-Zenha Adams

  It was a great pleasure to be interviewed by Deborah-Zenha Adams for her 3 Questions & a Poem interview series via substack. She recently launched this substack to provide “[t]ips, tales, and tons of advice from professional writers and editors to help you on your writing journey.” […]