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 […]

My feature in 15 Bytes: Utah's Art Magazine, including 3 poems

I’m honored to be featured in 15 Bytes: Utah’s Art Magazine for their Read Local Sunday series along side other Utah writers such as Natasha Sajé and Jan Minich. The feature includes three of my poems: “Waiting Around,” “Temple City listens to Orlando,” and “Offspring;” and links to my chapbook Footnote, […]

My feature in 15 Bytes: Utah’s Art Magazine, including 3 poems

I’m honored to be featured in 15 Bytes: Utah’s Art Magazine for their Read Local Sunday series along side other Utah writers such as Natasha Sajé and Jan Minich. The feature includes three of my poems: “Waiting Around,” “Temple City listens to Orlando,” and “Offspring;” and links to my chapbook Footnote, […]

Daring to Write about Family – guest blog post by Penelope Scambly Schott

As poets we write about topics that matter to us. These topics might be anything: race horses, the nature of the divine, our lover's hands, caterpillars, environmental degradation, or jazz trombone. And then there's always that one huge, delicate, and potentially difficult topic: family. How honest can we […]

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