Hooks That Don’t Let Go: Crafting Irresistible Story Concepts and Beginnings with Erin Swann

Gain tools and tests for crafting compelling stories.

Available to watch right now, completely free.

Free Talk: Providing Room for the Reader — Striking the Balance of Mystery and Clarity

You're invited to a free talk with author, poet, and writing instructor Lauren Oertel.

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Eight Exciting New Literary Journals

In my experience, there are many reasons to seek publication in journals that have been around for less than a year. When a literary journal is new, the editors tend to be a lot more passionate. I have gotten handwritten thank you cards from editors of new publications, something that has never happened when my…

Redivider: Now Accepting Submissions

Seeking poetry, short stories, personal essays, visual art, “offbeat” texts, and hybrid works.

Notes From the Editor’s Desk: October 2026

Rights Grab Problems as Major Magazine Publisher; 4 Submission Calls; Subscriber Success Stories.

Why I Always Read Acknowledgements in a Book

"...reading the acknowledgements of every book I finish has shown me that writing a book is anything but solitary."