“Poem366: "Almost Famous"­­ by Trish Hopkinson” – by Karen Craigo via Better View of the Moon

I’m so grateful of the reading and work that went into this thoughtful review of my chapbook Almost Famous by Karen Craigo, Missouri Poet Laureate on her outstanding blog Better View of the Moon as part of her Poem366 feature where she provides reviews of chapbooks and poetry […]

NO FEE submission call + editor interview – Poetry Super Highway, DEADLINE: Always Open

Poetry Super Highway is a an online publication and resource for poets and writers. They publish two feature poets each week and host an online broadcast once a month in a poetry open mic format. You can call in and read your poetry live and hear other great poets, […]

NO FEE submission call + editor interview – Vox Viola, DEADLINE: Always Open

Vox Viola Literary Magazine is a new lit mag “created to empower and inspire women through the written word and visual arts.” They feature poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual arts. I was curious how and why this art and literary magazine began, so I asked Founder and […]

NO FEE Submission call + editor interview – Blanket Sea, DEADLINE: Always Open

Blanket Sea is an arts & literary magazine dedicated to showcasing the work of artists and writers living with chronic illness, mental illness, and disability. They publish from February to April and from August to October. I wondered how and why this magazine came to be, so I […]

NO FEE Submission call + editor interview – Lunch Ticket’s Amuse-Bouche: Spotlight, DEADLINE: Jan. 31, 2020

I really can’t say enough great things about the staff at Lunch Ticket. They are kind, responsive, and organized. They are a twice-yearly literary and art journal, as well as other special projects, published by the MFA community of Antioch University of Los Angeles, a program that is devoted […]

10 Crumbs for Budding Poets – guest blog by Josef Miyasato

You are a poet, or rather, you are someone who writes poetry. Either way you call it, good for you. Now, don't get confused. At the most basic level, all it means is that you write poetry. It doesn't make you a special case, or a better-than. The […]

NO FEE submission call & interview – Juniper, DEADLINE: Jan. 31, 2020

Juniper is a new online poetry journal, published three times a year, in February, June and October. I love the simple, yet pleasing design of this web-based journal. It’s easy to navigate and easy to read. To get a feel for what types of poetry they publish, you […]

7 Tips on publishing your poetry – guest blog post (rewind) by Sandra Beasley

Poets write because we have ideas, passions, and impulses inside of us that demand expression. We are artists. That said, when placing your work you have to be a little more practical--one part artist, one part real estate agent. Finding a lasting home for your poetry can be […]

100 Best Websites for Writers in 2020 via The Write Life

An amazing thing happened this week! While technically, the numbered list isn’t ranked in any way, I’m fine with being first on the list, even if it is just alphabetical and a coincidence they listed my blog in the first section :). Thanks to my readers who nominated […]

2020 Literary Magazine Rankings by Clifford Garstang + submission tips

If you’re not already familiar with Clifford Garstang‘s annual literary magazine rankings or you’ve forgotten to check them out for a while, here’s a reminder to how handy they are! Every year Garstang ranks lit mags based on Pushcart Prize anthology. He creates rankings for the three main […]

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