In the Inspiration Issue we present our eighteenth annual look at ten of the year’s best debut poets; a sea of ideas and recommendations for the year of writing ahead, including paintings, films, photographs, poetry rituals, and writing prompts; an interview with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón; an essay on poetry as a kind of medicine for the soul; a guide to literary magazines as the gateway to a writing career; plus contest deadlines, recent winners, writers retreats, and more.