Arthur Sze Named U.S. Poet Laureate
During his term as poet laureate, Sze plans to have a special focus on poetry in translation.
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During his term as poet laureate, Sze plans to have a special focus on poetry in translation.
“When an impediment arrives, I try writing about it. This helps me remain patient.” —Jeannie Vanasco, author of A Silent Treatment
The author of Indigo (Copper Canyon Press, 2020) reflects on the lessons Robert Frost offers us when writing about loss.
“Stop telling yourself you can’t do this.” —Patrick Ryan, author of Buckeye
“[Y]ou can’t edit something into being good before getting it down.” —Austyn Wohlers, author of Hothouse Bloom
The author of Indigo (Copper Canyon Press, 2020) recommends writers use coding when trying to describe loss.
With Regaining Unconsciousness, her first poetry collection in twelve years, Harryette Mullen sounds an alarm for our uncertain future with a poetics both urgent and playful.
“I needed time away from text to indulge in paintings and drawings and collage art. I spent a lot of days in art galleries mulling over my memories and the text I was writing.” —Raymond Antrobus, author of The Quiet Ear: An Investigation of Missing Sound
If, as part of your graduate experience, you’re interested in contributing your time or writing to a school-sponsored journal, check out this listing of institutions whose MFA programs produce literary magazines.
The author of Indigo (Copper Canyon Press, 2020) reflects on how writers can turn grief into literature.