Community Highlights
Susan 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.
Nancy Napier Publishes in Psychology Today
Congratulations to Nancy Napier, a student in our Novel Writing Intensive, whose article “Now They Tell Me: Yes, Fiction Writing is Hard!” was published in Psychology Today.
Susan Vespoli Publishes “Orange” in Rattle
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose poem “Orange” was published in Rattle’s Summer 2022 print issue.
Susan Vespoli publishes two poems in Anti-Heroin Chic
Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, who published two poems this week in Anti-Heroin Chic. In memory of her son’s life, Susan read part of her poem “Adam Abecedarian” on YouTube here.
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.
Ali Mckenzie-Murdoch Publishes “Call Me Mary” in The Bluebird Word
Congratulations to Ali Mckenzie-Murdoch, whose short story “Call Me Mary” was published in The Bluebird Word. Ali wrote this piece alongside our instructor Barbara Henning.
Recording of Barbara Henning’s Brooklyn Rail Reading
If you didn’t get a chance to see instructor Barbara Henning’s live Zoom reading with Brooklyn Rail, you can watch the recording at this link.
Giovanna Siniscalchi Reaches Bestsellers List on Amazon
Congratulations to Giovanna Siniscalchi, whose historical fiction novel The True Purpose of Vines reached the bestsellers list for Spanish Literature on Amazon. Giovanna self-published her novel on April 25th after working on it alongside instructor Jack Smith.
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Publication Opportunities
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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