Tina Barry Publishes “The Little I Remember”
Congratulations to Tina Barry, whose poem “The Little I Remember” was featured in Rattle, then reposted by Verse Daily. Read it here.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Publishes “I want to focus on light,” in Plum Tree Review
Congratulations to Susan Vespoli, whose poem “I want to focus on light,” was published in Plum Tree Review. Read it here!
Read MoreGiulietta Nardone Publishes in Friday Flash Fiction
Instructor Giulietta Nardone’s tiny “empowerment horror” story appeared in Friday Flash Fiction and her tiny memoir in Readers Write, The Sun Magazine, December 2022.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Receives 2 Nominations
Congratulations to our instructor Susan Vespoli, who received two nominations this week. Her poem “Before I Knew Adam Had Died” was nominated for the Pushcart Prize by New Verse News. Her collection Cactus as Bad Boy was nominated for the Eric Hoffer Award by Kelsay Books.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Publishes in The Fieldstone Review
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose poem “I Want Sugar Again; Stupor” was published in The Fieldstone Review.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Publishes in New Verse News
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose poem “Police Violence in Reverse” was published in New Verse News.
Read MorePeter Valente Reviews Barbara Henning’s “Digigram”
Congratulations to instructor Barbara Henning, who received a fantastic review of her poetry collection Digigram in Talisman.
Read MoreTwo Publications by Barbara Henning
Congratulations to Barbara Henning, who had two publications come out this week.
Her 16-part poem “Take it Down” was published in The Brooklyn Rail. Read it here.
Barbara also had an interview published with Belladonna. Read it here.
Read MoreRudri Patel Will Speak at AWP in 2023
Congratulations to instructor Rudri Patel, who will be speaking at AWP in Seattle, 2023. Her panel is titled “The Intersection of Art and Revenue: Writing for Literary Journals and Mainstream Outlets.” We’re excited to hear it!
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Publishes “Cactus as Bad Boy” with Kelsay Books
Congratulations to Susan Vespoli, whose poetry collection Cactus as Bad Boy was published with Kelsay Books.
Read MoreGiulietta Nardone’s Self-Help Book Named Finalist for National Indie Excellence Awards
Congratulations to instructor Giulietta Nardone, whose self-help book “Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways To Reignite Your Inner Spark” was named a 2022 Finalist For Inspiration by the National Indie Excellence Awards.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Publishes “My Ex-Husband Calls to Tell Me Our Son Has Been Shot By Police” in New Verse News
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose poem “My Ex-Husband Calls to Tell Me Our Son Has Been Shot By Police” was published in New Verse News.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Publishes “Orange” in Rattle
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose poem “Orange” was published in Rattle’s Summer 2022 print issue.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli publishes two poems in Anti-Heroin Chic
Susan Vespoli Reads With The Performance Poets of the Palm Beaches
On Sunday, June 12th, at 3 P.M. Eastern, instructor Susan Vespoli will read for The Performance Poets of the Palm Beaches. To receive the Zoom link (or to read yourself!), email performancepoets20@gmail.com.
Read MoreBarbara 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.
Read MoreLyzette 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.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Interviews with Rattlecast
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, who interviewed with Rattlecast about her book Blame it on the Serpent.
Read MorePerformance Poets of the Palm Beaches: April Reading
The Performance Poets of Palm Beaches, hosted by instructor Susannah Simpson, will run a live poetry reading on April 10th, 3 P.M. Eastern Time. During the reading, donations will be requested to support Doctors Without Borders in Ukraine. Anyone interested in attending should email Performancepoets20@gmail.com requesting a Zoom link to the April event. We hope to see you there!
Read MoreBarbara Henning Publishes “Ferne, a Detroit Story”
Congratulations to instructor Barbara Henning, whose book Ferne, a Detroit Story was published by Spuyten Duyvil. Barbara’s book is a multi-media retelling of her mother’s life, exploring the social and political realities of mid-century Detroit.
Read MoreRudri Patel Receives “Best Small Fictions” Nomination from Moonpark Review
Congratulations to instructor Rudri Patel, whose flash piece “Ganesh and Southern Maid Donuts” received a nomination from Moonpark Review for the Best Small Fictions of 2022.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Interviews with “The Word”
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, who interviewed with NPR/KJZZ’s podcast The Word, covering all things literary in the state of Arizona. Susan discussed her forthcoming poetry collection Blame It on the Serpent alongside two other Arizona authors.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Announced as Featured Poet in January Open Mic
Susan Vespoli will be the featured poet in January’s “Pandemic Poetry Open Mic,” hosted by Elliott DeLine. This event is on January 16th, from 9-11P.M. Eastern Time. Come out for a night of listening/sharing poetry, building community, and celebrating each other’s work.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Publishes “Little Queen of the Buck-Up” in Anti-Heroin Chic
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose poem “Little Queen of the Buck-Up” was published in Anti-Heroin Chic. If you have the time, read the editor’s note for the publication as a whole: he makes a wonderful statement about the importance of art, humanity, and healing.
Read MoreTina Barry’s Poem Accepted in Rattle
Congratulations to instructor Tina Barry, who recently had a poem accepted in Rattle. Tina’s poem will be published in late 2022.
Read MoreJack Smith Publishes Tribute to Small Press Books
Congratulations to instructor Jack Smith, whose collection Contributions to Literature: A Tribute to Small Press Books was published through Serving House Books. Jack’s collection reviews small press books that have made significant contributions to literature.
Read MoreGiulietta Nardone Publishes “Email From a Condemned Tree, Begging for Mercy” in Little Old Lady Comedy
Congratulations to instructor Giulietta Nardone, whose humor piece “Email From A Condemned Tree, Begging For Mercy,” was published on Little Old Lady Comedy.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Receives Pushcart Nomination
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose poem “Thinking About Love During COVID and Coups” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize by The New Verse News.
Read MoreBarbara Henning Featured in Marsh Hawk Review
Congratulations to Barbara Henning, whose writing was featured in the Fall 2021 issue of Marsh Hawk Review. An essay of hers on the poet Laura Riding, as well as an examination of her poetics and evolution as a poet, were included in the publication.
Read MoreGiulietta Nardone Selected as a 2021 Distinguished Favorite by the NYC Big Book Award
Congratulations to instructor Giulietta Nardone, whose book Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways To Reignite Your Inner Spark was selected as a 2021 Distinguished Favorite by the New York City Big Book Award. Any English language book, published via any publisher or press, is eligible for the award, and books are selected on presentation, editorial quality, and audience appeal.
Read MoreCharley Springer Publishes Poetry Collection “Nowhere Now Here” through Radial Books
Congratulations to Charley Springer, whose poetry collection Nowhere Now Here was made available for preorder by Radial Press. Charley developed several prose poems in Barbara Henning’s course “Poetic Prose: The Prose Poem.”
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Publishes Poem “Dear Bra”
Congratulations to Susan Vespoli, whose poem “Dear Bra” was published in Gyroscope Review! Susan wrote her poem in Tina Barry’s course Ordinary to Extraordinary: Turning Everyday Experiences Into Poetry.
Read MoreJennifer Billock Publishes “Historic Chicago Bakeries”
Congratulations to Jennifer Billock, whose book Historic Chicago Bakeries was recently published through Arcadia Publishing. Jennifer’s book already ranks as the #1 book in two different Amazon categories!
Read MoreSusan Vespoli’s Poetry Collection Available for Preorder
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose full-length poetry collection Blame It on the Serpent was just made available for preorder. All proceeds will be donated to addiction and recovery groups.
Read MoreBarbara Henning Reads from Her Poetry Book “Digigram”
Congratulations to Barbara Henning, who read from her poetry book Digigram. Filmed by poet Don Yorty, Barbara’s readings concentrate on her life and the lives of others during her time in the East Village, NY.
Read MoreGiulietta Nardone Named Finalist in 2021 International Book Awards
Congratulations to Giulietta Nardone, whose book Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways To Reignite Your Inner Spark was named by the 2021 International Book Awards as an Award Finalist in two categories: Best…
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Interviews with Wild Writing Family
Our instructor Susan Vespoli recently interviewed with Wild Writing Family, where she discussed her writing process and read some of her recent poetry publications.
Read MoreBarbara Henning Selected as “Pick of the Week” in Best American Poetry
Congratulations to instructor Barbara Henning, whose poem “Here We Are” was selected as “Pick of the Week” by Best American Poetry.
Read MoreRudri Patel Interviews Anjali Enjeti in Electric Lit
Instructor Rudri Patel recently interviewed author Anjali Enjeti, author of the recent essay collection Southbound: Essays on Identity, Inheritance, and Social Change. Check out their wonderful conversation in Electric Lit!
Read MoreMarc Olmsted Interviews with Parrot Literary Corner
Marc Olmsted held a lovely interview with Parrot Literary Corner where he talked all things poetry, Buddhism, and Allan Ginsberg.
Read MoreBarbara Henning Publishes New Book of Prompts
Congratulations to instructor Barbara Henning, who recently published her book of writing prompts with Spuyten Duyvil Publishing. Barbara’s prompts come from her years of teaching with Long Island University, Naropa, various teaching centers, and Writers.com.
Read MoreSusan Vespoli Publishes in Rattle
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, who published her poem “HOW TO CELEBRATE YOUR DAUGHTER’S 33RD BIRTHDAY WHEN THERE’S NO GOING BACK” in Rattle. Susan’s poem was featured as part of Rattle’s Poet’s Respond series!
Read MoreBarbara Henning Interviews with Boog City Press
Barbara Henning talked about her new poetry book, Digigram, in a recent interview with Boog City Press. Learn more about our wonderful instructor here!
Read MoreSusan Vespoli publishes in Anti-Heroin Chic
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, who recently had a poem and an essay published in Anti-Heroin Chic’s February issue. Susan wrote her essay “Alphabet Song” in Gretchen Clark’s course “The Lyric Essay.”
Read MoreMargo Perin Reads “Plexiglass”
Instructor Margo Perin will be reading from her poetry book Plexiglass this Monday, 1/18, 6:15 EST at Aqus Poetry. Reading alongside poet Georgina Marie, Margo’s poetry will be followed by an Open Mic. Listen to some great poetry and share some yourself!
Read MoreSusan Vespoli and John Johnson Publish in “Childhood”
Congratulations to John Johnson and instructor Susan Vespoli, both of whom published poetry in the recent anthology Childhood by The Poet Magazine.
Read MoreGiulietta Nardone publishes new self-help guide “Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways To Reignite Your Inner Spark”
Struggling to find creativity? Instructor Giulietta Nardone has a fix: her new self-help book “Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways To Reignite Your Inner Spark.” Congratulations on your new publication,…
Read MoreInstructor 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.
Read MoreDavid 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.
Read MoreTina 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!
Read MoreWriting 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…
Read MoreBarbara Henning Publishes New Poetry Book “Digigram”
Congratulations to instructor Barbara Henning, whose book of poetry Digigram was published with United Artists Books. A reviewer writes that Digigram “is unrelenting in its collaging of reality, visions, and thought buds. Sometimes diaristic and newsy, this is edgy poetry that moves beyond the tricks of fashion.”
Well done, Barbara!
Read MoreMargo Perin publishes new book of poetry
Congratulations to our instructor Margo Perin, who just released her latest book of poetry Plexiglass. Plexiglass explores the ironies of the criminal justice system, and it has received praise for its life and ability to “turn empty space to flesh.”
Read MoreJennifer Billock releases Kitchen Witch newsletter
writers.com Instructor Jennifer Billock recently released a newsletter on the intersection of food and witchcraft. Find weekly inspiration for your kitchen, your writing, and your cauldron room. Congratulations, Jennifer!
Read MoreSusan Vespoli publishes three new poems
Instructor Susan Vespoli recently had three poems published in the journal Anti-Heroin Chic. Susan wrote one of the three poems, “Burning Coal,” during her participation in Writing Mindfulness: Sensual World/Poetry…
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