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Nelson Mandela, Ursula K. Le Guin on Fiction, Emily Dickinson’s Lost Poems, and More
by James F. Thompson
Online Only, posted 12.06.13
Nadine Gordimer remembers the life and soul of Nelson Mandela; Ursula K. Le Guin discusses the art of writing fiction; book marketing predictions for 2014; and other news.
Google Books, Joan Didion's Birthday, Amazon's Latest Imprint, and More
by James F. Thompson
Online Only, posted 12.05.13
Google's scanning technology proves susceptible to human error; the Huffington Post honors Joan Didion's birthday; Amazon's new imprint to publish short fiction exclusively; and other news.
Inside an Amazon Warehouse, National Novel Writing Month, and More
by Evan Smith Rakoff
Online Only, posted 12.04.13
Investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr reports from an Amazon warehouse; Carolyn Kellogg reveals that over forty thousand writers completed manuscripts for National Novel Writing Month; Oyster Books is offering gift subscriptions for the holidays; and other news.
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Six Video Poems
by Staff
The video poem may be ushering a whole new demographic to poetry. Here are six that have been made available to a wide audience on YouTube.
DIY: How to Make and Bind Chapbooks
by Staff
Whether you end up distributing your own prose or poetry at a reading or collecting the work of your friends in limited editions, these instructions on how to create and bind your own chapbooks offer hours of bookmaking fun.
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The Secret Lives of Stories: Rewriting Our Personal Narratives
by Frank Bures
January/February 2013
Contributing editor Frank Bures recalls a meeting with the late poet Paul Gruchow during his formative years, a memory that sparks a personal investigation to better understand the stories we tell ourselves in an unconcious attempt to make sense of our lives.
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The Secret Lives of Stories: Rewriting Our Personal Narratives
by Frank Bures
January/February 2013
Contributing editor Frank Bures recalls a meeting with the late poet Paul Gruchow during his formative years, a memory that sparks a personal investigation to better understand the stories we tell ourselves in an unconcious attempt to make sense of our lives.
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Self-Publishing Perspectives: A Successful Author, Agent, and Publisher Discuss the Revolution in Progress
by Kevin Larimer
November/December 2013
Self-published author Jennifer Ciotta, literary agent Kristin Nelson, and independent publishing entrepreneur Richard Nash discuss the creative opportunities, challenges, and rewards of self-publishing.
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Burlington, Vermont
by Edie Rhoads
Join indie author Edie Rhoads as she showcases the local literary treasures of one of America’s most picturesque cities.
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We are delighted that Dani Shaprio will be the featured reader at Poets & Writers Live: Inspiration. Join us in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 11, for a day of publishing advice, panel discussions, and more. Shapiro will read from her latest book, Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life. Space is limited, so register now and start the New Year by recommitting to your writing!
Also, our Literary Events Calendar has information on readings, workshops, and conferences that offer inspiration, education, and a sense of community. Or visit the Writing Prompts and Exercises page, which helps writers develop the skills, knowledge, and dedication needed to achieve their writing goals.
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Writing Contests & Competitions
Literary Magazines Database
- Map Literary added November 20
Small Presses Database
- JackLeg Press added December 2
Writing Conferences, Workshops & Residencies
- Playa Fellowship Residency added December 5
Literary Agents Database
- Ellen Levine added November 15
Jobs for Writers
- New York University added December 4
Top Topics for Writers
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Make your connections in the Speakeasy Message Forum and join discussions about literary agents, conferences, writing contests, MFA programs, and other topics of interest. Search our Directory of Writers to find contact info, publication credits, and bios of 9,658 authors.
Speakeasy Message Forum
- Publishing strictly online? added December 6
Directory of Writers
Literary Events Calendar
- Agave Celebration Reading added December 7
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What's New at P&W
Poets & Writers invites Alabama poets and fiction writers to apply for the 2014 Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award. Winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to meet with editors, agents, publishers, and prominent writers. Deadline: December 1, 2013.
Learn more and download the guidelines and application form.
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