Community Highlights
Joanna Kania publishes poem in “Singing in the Dark”
Congratulations to Joanna Kania, whose poem was included in the global anthology Singing in the Dark. Collected and published through Penguin Press, Singing in the Dark seeks light in the midst of lockdown. Joanna credits Barbara Henning, Jonathan McClure, and Anya Achtenberg for her success.
Congratulations, Joanna!
Instructor Jack Smith publishes novel “If Winter Comes”
Congratulations to instructor Jack Smith, who just published his novel If Winter Comes. Published by Serving House Press, If Winter Comes is Jack’s fifth novel.
David Mills publishes “Villainhelle” in Boog City
Congratulations to instructor David Mills, whose experimental poem “Villainhelle” was published in Boog City. David’s poem experiments with the villanelle form, adding an additional through-line and stanza.
John Johnson publishes “Wrestling with Tomatoes”
Congratulations to John Johnson, whose poem “Wrestling with Tomatoes” was published in The Daily Drunk. John’s poem draws inspiration from 1980’s pop culture, and was written recently in Susan Vespoli’s Writing Circles.
Congratulations to both!
Catherine Kelley publishes “Touch” in Every Day Fiction
Catherine’s short story “Touch” was published in Every Day Fiction journal. Catherine wrote “Touch” in Barbara Henning’s course Flash Fiction: Writing the Short-Short Story. Congratulations, Catherine!
Tina Barry’s “Something Amber” Selected for the “Best Small Fictions Anthology”
Congratulations to Tina Barry, whose short story “Something Amber” was selected for The Best Small Fictions Anthology 2020!
Writing for Social Change: Re-Dream a Just World
On October 2nd, instructor Anya Achtenberg will run Writing for Social Change: Re-Dream a Just World. This free, multi-genre writing workshop seeks to inspire social change through writing, encouraging radical transformation through radical language. Let’s write a better world, together!
Tobias Vogelstein Wins Budding Authors Award
Tobias Vogelstein recently won first prize for the Budding Authors Award with the Baltimore Jewish Times. Vogelstein’s piece “Community and Connection” explores Jewish theology in the time of coronavirus, as well as the importance of spreading peace and prosperity. Congratulations, Tobias!
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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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