Poets & Writers Magazine

For more than twenty years, Poets & Writers Magazine has been a trusted companion to writers who take their vocation seriously. Within its pages, our readers find provocative essays on the literary life, practical guidance for getting published and pursuing writing careers, in-depth profiles of poets, fiction writers, and writers of creative nonfiction, and conversation among fellow professionals.

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Poets & Writers Magazine

EDITOR’S Note • ONLY IN MEMORY

Reactions • Poets & Writers Magazine welcomes feedback from its readers. Please post a comment on select articles at pw.org, e-mail editor@pw.org or write to Editor, Poets & Writers Magazine, 90 Broad Street, Suite 2100, New York, NY 10004. Letters accepted for publication may be edited for clarity and length.

Poets at the Museum

CONTRIBUTORS

Page One • Where New And Noteworthy Books Begin

Pushcart Rolls Through Fifty Years

Publishers Sponsor L.A. Bookstore

IN MEMORIAM

Small Press Points

Literary MagNet

Bashir Leads Lambda Literary

TheTime Is Now • Writing Prompts and Exercises

Letting Go • HOW I FOUND AN AGENT AFTER GIVING UP

UNSHUTTERED • PATRICIA SMITH’S JOURNEY INTO THE APERTURE OF HISTORY

Agents & Editors • Mariner Books executive editor Rakia Clark talks about unlocking the full potential of an author, how writers can shine in the query letter, and what it will take to effect meaningful change in the publishing industry.

Writers Retreats

Award-Winning Retreats • Ten ResidenciesYou Can Experience by Winning a Writing Contest

Do Not Hurry, Do Not Rest • How to Prepare for a Writing Residency

Pigeons, Pride, and Pedagogy • Surviving a Toxic Workshop

Tax Tips for Writers • SAVE MONEY WHILE PLAYING BY THE RULES

Deadlines • POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES state, national, and international prizes in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and translation. We list only prizes of $1,000 or more, prizes of $500 or more that charge no entry fee, and prestigious nonmonetary awards. Applications and submissions for the following prizes are due shortly. Before submitting a manuscript, first visit the sponsoring organization’s website for complete guidelines. When requesting information by mail, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE). See Submission Calendar for deadlines arranged by date. For announcements of recently awarded prizes, see Recent Winners.

Submission Calendar

Recent Winners

Conferences & Residencies • POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES application information for writers conferences, literary festivals, and residencies of interest to poets, fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers, and translators. Applications for the following events are due shortly. Conferences and festivals with rolling, first-come, first-served admission are listed well in advance. Some accept registration on the date of the event. Contact the sponsoring organization for an application and complete guidelines. When requesting information by mail, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE). All accessibility information has been provided by the sponsoring organizations.

Thinking Straight in a Fantastic Moment • POETS & WRITERS IS MORE than a magazine. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving creative writers. We pay fees to writers giving readings and leading workshops, provide information and advice to authors, and help them connect with one another and with audiences. We also sponsor a number of awards and prizes. Learn more at pw.org.

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