My poem “Ex-Ballerina” published by ONE ART + Submission call

I’m pleased to share that my poem “Ex-Ballerina” was published by ONE ART: a journal of poetry. This is a personal poem and one that reminds us how impressionable we are as children and the importance of body image. ONE ART is incredible kind to work with, fast […]

How to submit poetry/creative writing for publication + tons of tips!

These tips include the basics as well as links to several articles and posts to help even the most seasoned poet/writer, including terminology you need to know, things to do before you submit, general tips, and links to posts on my site and other sites related to submitting, […]

2 micro-fictions published in The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts

Tremendous thanks to The Journal of Compressed Arts for publishing two micro fictions “Expectancy” and “I Am Meg White.” These two compressed pieces are lyrical and could be considered prose poems. The first is based on a true story from an interaction I had with my husband and […]

32 International lit mags

UPDATED: December 2023 Why limit yourself to being published in lit mags in the U.S., Canada, or the U.K? There are many countries with English-language lit mags you can also submit your work to. For example, my poem “My Monkey Grammarian” was published in Hong Kong and even […]

2 poems published in Anti-Heroin Chic

I’m honored to have two poems published in the December issue of Anti-Heroin Chic alongside so many incredibly talented poets! My poems “The Hospital Bed Floats” and “Anniversary” are poems of recovery. It’s important to me that these personal poems are out in the world.  Many of you […]

NO FEE submission call + editor interview – POETiCA REViEW, Deadline: Dec. 21, 2023

POETiCA REViEW is an online poetry journal with fast response times of one week to one month, that “hope[s] to give voice to the myriad of disparate voices within the artistic community, locally, and internationally, regardless of notoriety or who is currently favoured by this or that magazine. […]

My poem “Lazarus Women” published by OyeDrum

Tremendous thanks to OyeDrum Magazine for publishing my poem “Lazarus Women” was published in OyeDrum’s Hybrid & Writing Works 2023 Issue. This issue is edited by jo reyes-boitel. “Lazarus Women” is a remixed found poem from Margaret Fuller Ossoli’s “Appeal for an Asylum for Discharged Female Convicts.” You […]

Do I need a strategy to submit to lit mags?

The short answer is, if you want a strategy, if it helps you plan and manage your submissions and/or keeps you writing, then YES! There’s no fancy formula for being more successful with publication. It varies from person to person based on their goals and priorities. Some writers […]

3 poems published in Does It Have Pockets

Tremendous thanks to the editors at Does It Have Pockets for publishing three of my poems in their September issue: “Breast-giver,” “Preparation,” and “Quentin Tarantino Loves the Grateful Dead.” These three poems are wildly different from each other and I’d say quirky at the very least. You can […]

Poetry Palooza via IWWG + I’m hosting the free kickoff event! – Sept. 7 @ 7pm ET

I’m pleased to announce the International Women’s Writing Guild‘s fall programming for Poetry Palooza! I’ll also be hosting the free kick-off panel with a stellar lineup of poets, writers, and educators on Thursday, September 7 at 7pm Eastern Time. Click here to register for the free Poetry Palooza […]

Trish Hopkinson