Community Highlights
Kate Sullivan Publishes “Ebb Tide” in The Dillydoun Review
Congratulations to Kate Sullivan, whose prose poem “Ebb Tide” was published in The Dillydoun Review. Kate credits Barbara Henning for helping her uncover the art of writing prose poetry.
Barbara Henning Reads With The Brooklyn Rail
On Wednesday, May 18th, instructor Barbara Henning will read from Ferne: A Detroit Story with The Brooklyn Rail. Barbara’s reading will include a conversation with other poets, and will be conducted over Zoom.
Pauline Chow Publishes in 50 Word Stories and Chamber Magazine
Congratulations to Pauline Chow, who had two pieces published this week. “Cutting Expectations” was published in 50 Word Stories, and “Office Friends” was published in Chamber Magazine. Pauline wrote these pieces alongside Giulietta Nardone in her course Let It Rip.
Paul Kimm Publishes Two Short Stories
Congratulations to Paul Kimm, who had two stories published in different journals this week. “Saturday Omelettes” was published in Literally Stories, and “Kiss Me Quick” was published in Northern Gravy. Both of these stories were written alongside Jack Smith in his course Writing Autobiographical Fiction.
Susan Vespoli Publishes in Rattle
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose poem “Twenty Photos from Police Records of His Last Night Alive” was published in Rattle.
Lyzette Wanzer’s Upcoming Memoir Listed as “2022 Top Shelf Pick” by IPG
Congratulations to instructor Lyzette Wanzer, whose forthcoming memoir Trauma, Tresses, & Truth: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narrative was listed as a Top-Shelf Pick by Independent Publishers Group (IPG). Lyzette’s manuscript will receive additional marketing efforts and high profile magazine features as it approaches publication in the fall.
Kate Sullivan Publishes “The Emmy Rose” in The Dillydoun Review
Congratulations to Kate Sullivan, whose flash fiction piece “The Emmy Rose” was published in The Dillydoun Review. Kate wrote this piece alongside Barbara Henning in her course Poetic Prose: The Prose Poem.
Susan Vespoli Reads from “Blame It on the Serpent” with Peregrine Book Co.
Susan Vespoli will read from her collection Blame It on the Serpent with Peregrine Book Co. on April 13th, at 5 P.M. Pacific Time. Come out to this live Zoom event to celebrate National Poetry Month!
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Delmarva Review
Delmarva Review seeks literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry with fresh, evocative voices. The journal publishes once a year, making this a highly selective publication. All accepted writers receive a free copy of the journal, alongside publication next to many well-acclaimed writers.
Open for Submissions: Write City Magazine
Write City Magazine, a publication out of the Chicago Writer’s Association, seeks poetry, fiction, and nonfiction for their upcoming issues. All accepted works receive a small stipend, on top of publication. Be sure to read their submissions guidelines before submitting!
A Gelato a Day Keeps the Tantrums Away
A new travel anthology A Gelato a Day Keeps the Tantrums Away is seeking narrative short story submissions on the theme of family travel. Stories should be of a narrative nature and reflect the wonders, surprises, pitfalls and hilarious moments that can occur when traveling with family members of all shapes, sizes, types and styles. Contributors should be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. There is limited room for stories by international writers, who are encouraged to submit. Submissions are due September 30th.
Rolling Submissions: Tongue Tied Mag
Tongue Tied Mag is regularly seeking poetry and hybrid works. The journal tends to publish new and emerging writers, and prefers works that are literary, innovative, and fresh. Tongue Tied’s editors often work with their poets on feedback and edits, helping new writers put out polished, impressive pieces.
Rolling Submissions: Quarantine Collection
Quarantine Collection was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The journal documents literary responses to both the coronavirus crisis and other creative works produced during quarantine. Emphasis on submissions that are playful or experimental. Open to all genres.
Newfound’s “Inner Spaces”
Newfound is accepting submissions for their themed journal “Inner Spaces.” The journal is looking for pieces that investigate intrapersonal experiences and identity development. All genres welcome; submissions are due by December 21st.
Quarterly Journal: 3Elements Literary Review
3Elements Literary Review is accepting literature that combines the following 3 elements: “trapeze, pinprick, calico.” The journal is open to submissions from all genres, and enjoys works that are experimental and creative. Submissions are due August 31st.
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