NO FEE/REPRINTS – Submission call + editor interview for Thank You for Swallowing, DEADLINE: Always Open

Thank You for Swallowing is a fairly new online lit mag described as a “protest in poems.” “Poetry is a form of protest. So let this be another one, in the spirit of Against Rape, in the spirit of Catechism, in the spirit of Binders Full of Women's […]

Breath-holding poetry by Katharine Coles via Kore Press

Take a deep breath before reading this poem of poison and love. A shorter poem of only 15 lines that captures longevity in a way that forces every to count. Coles’ poem “Longevity” is meant to be read over and over again. The first stanza begins: In a world […]

52 NO FEE poetry manuscript publishers + important tips

It’s so important to do your homework before sending your manuscript to a publisher. Make sure to take notes for each publisher you research. You will most likely want to compare them to each other before deciding where you want to submit. Make sure the press is the […]

ATOMIC #2 IS OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS

Submissions are open for Issue 2 of Atomic… Deadline is March 1… send them your short poems!

Spelling & w-a-t-e-r: a poem and prompt by Rob Carney

Rob Carney shares a story of learning to spell and homesickness in his December blog post for his series Old Roads, New Stories: A Blog Series on Terrain.org. The blog posts are short and full of writing inspiration. This post provides inspiration for how to describe emotion using imagery. "I miss […]

Call for Submissions: MY MANE MEMORIES Poetry and Prose Series

Another great prompt and submission call from SBP… deadline is end of February.

Poetry Manuscripts: Resources for organizing a manuscript, by Nancy Chen Long

5 FREE POETRY CONTESTS – Deadlines February and March

Below are the details for five free poetry contests in the order of the upcoming deadlines in February and March. Also listed are links to other sites who list creative writing contests on a regular basis. Prospero Prizes DEADLINE: February 15, 2016 ELIGIBILITY: “This contest is open to everyone. However, […]

NO FEE Submission call for David Bowie special issue – Found Poetry Review, DEADLINE: Feb. 14, 2016

What a grave loss this world suffered with David Bowie’s passing. So many of us have been affected by his work and talent in multiple ways. The Found Poetry Review is asking you to remember and honor him by crafting found poetry sourced from his words, songs, interviews, […]

PAYING/NO FEE Ladies Night! Submission call and interview - Outlook Springs, DEADLINE: Jan. 20, 2016

I recently interviewed Andrew Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief of Outlook Springs about their current submission call that caught my eye with an opportunity specifically for women poets and writers to send their work direct to the editors--they're calling it "Ladies Night." The interview and submission information is below. Andrew, tell me […]