Poets & Writers has been integral to my development as a poet in the larger universe. The print magazine and Web site have been valuable resources in terms of knowing how other poets are navigating this very difficult landscape of writing. While I was completing my MFA at Chicago State University, Poets & Writers helped me to submit my work to literary journals and magazines, and eventually to the press that would publish my first book. Also, through support from P&W's Readings/Workshops program, I have been able to read in places that I might not have normally read. Their grants have allowed me to share my work with the community that I write about most often, which is very important to me.
—Randall Horton, poet funded by P&W's Readings/Workshops program
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Dale Madison on Poets & Writers
Poets & Writers provided a forum for me to be able to reach audiences as a new writer. Through one of their P&W's Readings/Workshops program I was able to reach a hard to reach target audience (LGBT People of Color). What impressed me most besides sending a representative to the event, the rep purchased a copy of my book! Turns out she was a fan of pop culture and my take on Motown music/Dreamgirls and how it related to my life.
I am a Masters in Education student at Antioch University and copies of P&W is always present in our student lounge. I feel so honored to have had some connection with an organization that has done so much to keep writing alive and supported!
--Dale Guy Madison, writer funded by P&W's Readings/Workshops program...