Talking Craft with Matthew Zapruder, Author of Why Poetry
Why Poetry was released in 2017 and has remained since a passionate and plain spoken blueprint for both …
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A Meaningful Poem
“My partner has left robust exercise / I lend my hand to tend this poem / What makes a poem meaningful”
Deadlines: May and June
Every 15th of the month: new deadlines, new contests, and new opportunities for your voice to find the …
Becoming Poet: Campbell McGrath
We’re honored to have had the chance to chat with the talented poet Campbell McGrath, author several award winning collections, recipient multiple fellowships including the MacArthur “Genius” Grant, a Puschart Prize winner, and currently a professor at Florida International—here’s what he has to say about his journey of becoming poet.
Community Feedback: torrin a. greathouse reads Terrie Silverman
Community Feedback is our recurring column that provides an opportunity for our audience to get some quick, free & exceptional feedback on a new poem.
Deadlines: April & May
Every 15th of the month: new deadlines, new contests, and new opportunities for your voice to find the world. The next six weeks include: our own Palette Poetry Prize (closes today!), the Idyllwild Fellowship, the BOAAT Chapbook Prize, Prairie Schooner and more.
Last Day to Submit to the 2019 Palette Poetry Prize!
Last day to submit to our 2019 Palette Poetry Prize: $4000 for a single poem! Judged by Edward HIrsch.
Becoming Poet: Cornelius Eady
We’re honored to have had the chance to chat with the talented poet Cornelius Eady—here’s what he has to say about his journey of becoming poet.
The Journey of ANOTHER LAST DAY — an Interview with Alex Lemon
We’re honored to have had the chance to explore with Alex Lemon the journey of his new book, Another Last Day (Milkweed Books, March 2019). He’s invited us in to see the gritty aspects of publication: the passions and the doubts, the rejections and the (eventual) acceptance.