4 Fulfilling Online Courses to Help You Publish Your Poetry
For many poets, publishing can feel mystifying and exclusive. From choosing what magazines and journals might be a good fit for your work to determining how many poems to…
5 Fun Ways to Be Part of the Poetry Community on TikTok
TikTok continues to grow in both its popularity and influence. According to Hootsuite, the digital community is the seventh most-used social media app—and stood out as the most frequently downloaded…
6 Summer 2021 Poetry Contests to Enter
A new season brings new opportunities to put your work out there! The process of submitting to contests offers the opportunity to revise your poems, put together a manuscript, and…
5 Phenomenal Jewish American Poets You Should Be Reading
May marks Jewish American Heritage Month, a special time to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Jewish Americans. Nearly 7 million Americans identify as Jewish—a fact that makes continued representation…
Literary City Spotlight: 5 St. Louis Landmarks
Known for its impressive Gateway Arch and rich food scene, the city of St. Louis is a charming, Midwestern gem. It’s also a haven for arts and culture, with several…
4 Poetry Titles Honored in the 2020 National Jewish Book Awards
Content warning: Some of the books honored in the National Jewish Book Awards contain themes of suicide and trauma. This is briefly noted in the article. Judaism and poetry…
Writing Residencies: What Are They, And Is it For You?
You may have seen them advertised in magazines such as Ploughshares, Poets and Writers, and The Writer’s Chronicle. The ads show images of poets holding pens and journals, writing near…
6 Smart Steps For Writing a Query Letter
Query letters can be an important step in finding an agent or reaching out to a small press. Simply put, the succinct and formal query letter (typically a single page)…
5 Unique and Meaningful Gift Ideas for your Poetry Mentor
Poetry mentors are such a gift to us as writers, and a great way to show them that is to send them a unique gift that emphasizes our appreciation for…
Submissions: Why You Should Not Change Your Poetic Voice
As a writer you have probably submitted your work to literary publications—or have at least considered doing so. Literary journals and magazines are incredible places to get exposure for your…
4 Fierce Young Poets Defining the Genre’s Future
Recently, both controversy and curiosity swept across social media when four-year-old Nadim Shamma-Sourgen landed a book deal with British children’s book publisher Walter Books. Shamma-Sourgen, who hasn’t yet learned how…
7 September Poetry Releases to Add to Your TBR List
A new month means making room on your shelf for great new reads. September promises plenty of intriguing titles, from a beloved celebrity’s poetry debut to much-anticipated collections from two…