Online literary magazine Memoir Magazine has extended the deadline for its first-ever book contest to April 30. The Memoir Prize is dedicated to memoirs and creative nonfiction of book-length works of exceptional merit. They have three categories: published, self-published, and unpublished. The grand prize winner receives $2,000. The fee to enter is $95. Results to be announced in June.
Literacy Teaching Informed by & Mindful of Stress & Trauma
The National Writers Project Radio recently posted a podcast version of their interview and discussion with Richard Koch and Elizabeth Dutro who have both recently authored books in regards to teaching in an age of stress and trauma. The interview … [Continue reading] about Literacy Teaching Informed by & Mindful of Stress & Trauma
Bible studies, Burgess style
NewPages guest post by Bill Cushing Retiring in mid-February, I foresaw a sedentary future. However, this virus has taken even that to unexpected heights. With my time in isolation (so to speak; I have a family), I’ve been able to read Moses, a … [Continue reading] about Bible studies, Burgess style
A Comprehensive Search for Explanations
NewPages guest post by Katy Scrogin Sheltering in place has provided the perfect opportunity to dive into Edoardo Albinati’s The Catholic School, a thorough exploration of the author’s coming of age in a particular Roman neighborhood in the 1970s. … [Continue reading] about A Comprehensive Search for Explanations
Alaska Quarterly Review Moves Temporarily to Online-only Submissions
Due to the necessity of social distancing in this time, Alaska Quarterly Review will no longer be able to review hard copy submissions to the journal. But don't fear, they are still accepting online submissions through Submittable. Poetry submissions … [Continue reading] about Alaska Quarterly Review Moves Temporarily to Online-only Submissions
Under the Gum Tree Celebrates 9 Years of Telling Stories Without Shame
Under the Gum Tree is an electronic literary magazine and they are currently celebrating nine years in 2020. They are partnering with Stories on Stage Davis for their Northern California Writers Creative Nonfiction Contest. There is no fee to submit. … [Continue reading] about Under the Gum Tree Celebrates 9 Years of Telling Stories Without Shame
Carve Spring 2020 Preorder Week
That's right! This week is the week you can preorder Carve Magazine's Spring 2020 issue. From now until April 12, you can reserve your copy of the special print edition and receive automatic free shipping to anywhere on print preorders. You also get … [Continue reading] about Carve Spring 2020 Preorder Week
Exploring Loss with Page Hill Starzinger
NewPages guest post by Shin Yu Pai In Page Hill Starzinger’s Vortex Street, the poet explores many different kinds of loss, to resist squandering what is given. In her revisions of complicated grief, she takes up the subjects of unborn children, … [Continue reading] about Exploring Loss with Page Hill Starzinger
Rereading Jane Eyre
NewPages guest post by Eliza Mimski When I go through troubling times, I often reread certain chapters in Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre. It’s the part starting in Chapter 27 where Jane knows that she can’t morally stay at Thornfield Hall any longer … [Continue reading] about Rereading Jane Eyre
Reminder :: Sandeen Prize for Poetry Deadline is April 30
The University of Notre Dame is accepting submissions to its Sandeen Prize for Poetry through April 30. This is open to poets who have published at least one full-length collection. $15 administrative fee. First place receives $1,000 and publication … [Continue reading] about Reminder :: Sandeen Prize for Poetry Deadline is April 30
NewPages Mag Stand: Poetry
The latest issue of Poetry is at the NewPages Mag Stand, featuring work by Michael Hofmann, Martha Sprackland, Harmony Holiday, Pascale Petit, Jeannine Hall Gailey, Gertrude Stein & Bianca Stone, Tishani Doshi, Madeline Gins, Joy Ladin, Emily … [Continue reading] about NewPages Mag Stand: Poetry