Category: Writing Resources

Ah, Cover Letters: Do They Even Really Matter? | The Review Review

This is an informative article with several editor’s responses on whether or not cover letters matter, if they read them or not, and how they affect the reading process. How do you approach cover letters in your submissions? Have you ever received any feedback, positive or negative, specifically […]

Ah, Cover Letters: Do They Even Really Matter? | The Review Review

This is an informative article with several editor’s responses on whether or not cover letters matter, if they read them or not, and how they affect the reading process. How do you approach cover letters in your submissions? Have you ever received any feedback, positive or negative, specifically […]

Your Lit Mag Starter Kit, Part III: Actively Seeking Diversity

Whether you are just starting to consider submitting your work or are submitting regularly, part 3 of this article by Becky Tuch gives a reviewers inside look at well-done journals and lit mags whose editors  focus their efforts on inclusivity and diversity. It includes links to each with […]

My poem "Prima Facie" is featured on Winning Writers!

Big thanks to Winning Writers for their excellent site and newsletter to support and provide resources for writers. They recently added my poem “Prima Facie” to their list of featured poems from writers who subscribe to their site. If you like this post, please share with your writerly […]

My poem “Prima Facie” is featured on Winning Writers!

Big thanks to Winning Writers for their excellent site and newsletter to support and provide resources for writers. They recently added my poem “Prima Facie” to their list of featured poems from writers who subscribe to their site. If you like this post, please share with your writerly […]

“DOs and DON’Ts of Submitting to Literary Journals” and other tips . . .

Really great tips on what to do and what NOT to do from Vanessa Eccles, founder of the YA-NAs (“a community of women with a passion for young adult and new adult books.”) Vanessa is also the  founder and executive editor  of  Belle Reve Literary Journal, which is […]

"DOs and DON'Ts of Submitting to Literary Journals" and other tips . . .

Really great tips on what to do and what NOT to do from Vanessa Eccles, founder of the YA-NAs (“a community of women with a passion for young adult and new adult books.”) Vanessa is also the founder and executive editor of Belle Reve Literary Journal, which is currently accepting submissions. […]

500 Writing Prompts: don’t miss this categorized and inspiring list

This article by Michael Gonchar published on The Learning Network via The New York Times will have you writing in no time. Not only are the prompts organized in a thoughtful way, but each prompt links to a separate article with detailed information and ideas. 500 Prompts for […]

Have you checked out Redactions list of poetry publishers and presses with open readings?

Redactions is easy to navigate and is chock full of writing and poetry resources. Specifically, the site includes: A list of nearly 700 poetry book publishers with links (print books and are not vanity presses) A list of presses with open readings (links and important notes, reading fees, […]

Your Lit Mag Starter Kit, Part II: Celebrating Quirk!

Whether you are just starting to consider submitting your work or are submitting regularly, part 2 of this article by Becky Tuch gives a reviewers inside look at the most quirky, well-done journals and lit mags. It includes links to each with a brief description. It also includes […]

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