Free Lecture: How Writers Can Successfully Apply for Grants, Fellowships, and Residencies

How to apply for grants, fellowships, and residences.

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Free Talk: The Narrative Arc—Finding the Pulse of the Poem With Bill Garvey

Bill Garvey is the author of the book Leaning in the same direction, published by Darkwinter Press this April. He’s written three collections of poetry, and has been  published in a variety of literary journals.  He lives in Toronto.  Get a copy of Bill’s book here.

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27 Approachable Literary Journals

Some journals accept a lot more submissions than others. Acceptance rates change all the time, so realize that over time these journals may become harder to get into. These are not the only publishers that are easy to get into, but they are a good place to start if your sole goal is to get…

Nine Publishers Open to Direct Submissions in May 2026

Established publishers and small presses open to direct submissions. No agent required.

New Nottingham Journal: Now Seeking Submissions

A print publication of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and slow journalism.

How to Ace the Rejection Game

A coping guide for writer rejections.