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 included in a […]
The Cha International Poetry Prize is now open for entries! There is no fee to enter this contest and it is open to ALL poets. This is a themed contest and all poems entered “Each poem must be a translation (loosely defined) of a text (loosely defined) from/about Hong Kong or China, […]
The Cha International Poetry Prize is now open for entries! There is no fee to enter this contest and it is open to ALL poets. This is a themed contest and all poems entered “Each poem must be a translation (loosely defined) of a text (loosely defined) from/about Hong Kong or China, […]
Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity is the blog and writing resource site by writer Erica Verrillo. Her site is loaded with great articles for writers and the writing life, including listings of publishers, agents, where to get reviews, submission calls, free contests, writing conferences and more. […]
The listings below are literary magazines/journals that are known for taking poetry on current event topics. These literary magazines/journals are listed alphabetically; some are currently accepting submissions, some are temporarily closed. I've also included whether or not it is a paying market in the notes column. These lit […]
I’m pleased to have such a good home for my found poem “Denial” created by remixing words and phrases from Susan Griffin’s A Chorus of Stones. “Denial” was originally published by The Fem and is the second poem in my feature at Califragile this month. The third and […]
I’m pleased to have such a good home for my found poem “Denial” created by remixing words and phrases from Susan Griffin’s A Chorus of Stones. “Denial” was originally published by The Fem and is the second poem in my feature at Califragile this month. The third and […]
Why do you read poetry? This question might seem a bit odd, doesn't it? I mean, why am I even asking good poets like you such an insane question? People aren't just called poets for nothing. If anyone ever called you a poet it is because you write […]
This list from Authors Publish is the cream of the crop–the envy of all creative writers when it comes to dream lit mags or journals where they’d like to see their work published. Have I submitted to some of these? Yes. Have I been rejected? Of course. You’ve […]
“The team at Street Light Press is honored to have had the opportunity to interview accomplished poet and creative facilitator Trish Hopkinson. In this coming issue of Street Light Press, Trish discusses the emotionally draining power of good writing, how to deal with rejection, and how publishing has […]
