NO FEE Submission call and interview – Presence: A Journal of Catholic Poetry, DEADLINE: Oct. 1, 2017

Presence: A Journal of Catholic Poetry is a beautifully designed print poetry journal seeking poems “written by authors whose work is informed by the Catholic faith. We publish poems on the basis of their artistic merit, rather than on the basis of the author's professed creed or because the […]

NO FEE Submission call + editor interview – Rockvale Review (NEW!), DEADLINE: Sept. 30, 2017

Rockvale Review is a new online poetry journal, currently open for submissions. They seek to publish new, emerging, and established poets in all forms and subject matters. “Send us the poems you hold close beside you, the ones you carry with you into sleep and wake up with […]

My interview in The Literary Librarian + call for author interviews

I’m honored to be interviewed in The Literary Librarian, a new literary magazine focusing on interviews with authors. They do a custom interview for authors with recently published books of poetry or prose. My interview includes information about the publishing process and how my chapbook of poems Footnote came […]

NO FEE Submission call + editor interview – Buddy (a lit zine), DEADLINE: Sept. 30, 2017

Buddy is a new zine that publishes poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction about mental health (MH). “MH encompasses so many issues.  We're looking for all styles of writing from all types of people, about all topics.  Be adventurous, be brave, be imaginative, be experimental, be simple if you want to […]

Someone Needs Your Voice – guest blog post by Laura Tarasoff

  Like the advice from school teachers to ask your question because someone else, probably, has the same question but is afraid to ask; writing in your own voice can be a frightening thought. The fear of being laughed at and embarrassed is enough to stop many people. […]

A list of feminist lit mags & journals #WomensEqualityDay

Last year for National Women’s Equality Day, I spent some time compiling a list of feminist lit mags and journals. You can support and celebrate today by reading, submitting to, or donating to some of these important organizations. Submit your feminist writing and/or contribute in any way you […]

FREE ENTRY – Themed poetry contest & host interview ($600 in cash prizes) - Chris Rice Cooper, DEADLINE: Oct. 6, 2017

This unique contest is the first poetry contest sponsored by Chris Rice Cooper’s blog and will be judged by Helen Losse. Her blog focuses on featuring all types of artists and “consists of Photo Feature Stories on artists of all genres, human interest stories, guest blog posts, book reviews, […]

FREE ENTRY – Themed poetry contest & host interview ($600 in cash prizes) - Chris Rice Cooper, DEADLINE: Oct. 6, 2017

This unique contest is the first poetry contest sponsored by Chris Rice Cooper’s blog and will be judged by Helen Losse. Her blog focuses on featuring all types of artists and “consists of Photo Feature Stories on artists of all genres, human interest stories, guest blog posts, book reviews, […]

Poetry Super Highway Contest (non-profit), $1/Poem entry fee, DEADLINE: Sept. 23, 2017

This contest from Poetry Super Highway is a great opportunity for only $1 per poem to enter, especially since you can enter as many poems as you like. And the prize money is not too shabby! Last year the winners took home $593, $355, and $237 for first, second, […]

FREE/$150 Prize weekly poetry contest @ Poetry Nook, DEADLINE: Every Sunday

This exceptional weekly contest by Poetry Nook is in its 146th week! Each week a poetry entry will be selected by Poetry Nook editors to win a generous $150 prize! In some cases, honorable mentions of $15 each may also be awarded. In order to enter, just register […]

Trish Hopkinson