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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 31/05/2026
Author Laura B. McGrath reveals how every first-time author’s dream of landing an agent is matched by the hunger of every young agent to land a successful debut and establish themselves. “Every new agent just starting out faces the same problem: how to build a list.” More: at.pw.org/DebutPhenomenon
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The Debut Phenomenon: Literary Agents and the Making of American Fiction
The author of Middlemen: Literary Agents and the Making of American Fiction reveals how every debut author’s dream of landing an agent is matched by the hunger of every young agent to land a…
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jasonkchapman.bsky.social @jasonkchapman.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
I recently discovered feteer and it has instantly taken the #1 spot on my "bread with stuff on top" food list. Sorry, pizza.
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 27/05/2026
Getting published can feel like wandering a maze. Our workshop Mapping the Maze can help. We recognize that a poet's publishing journey is different in many ways from that of a prose writer, so this edition designed specifically for poets. Learn more and register: at.pw.org/marchmaze
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LibraryThing @librarything.com · 23/05/2026
On this day, in 1911, the #NewYorkPublicLibrary was dedicated in a ceremony attended by American president William Taft. It opened its doors the next day to 40,000 visitors. Today it hosts 18 million visitors a year, and is the sixth largest library in the world. #NYPL #💙📚 #Booksky @nypl.bsky.social
A photograph of the New York Public Library during its construction in 1908.
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 21/05/2026
“People live on the ground, and there has to be a certain level of awareness of being present to the life you’re living, the books you’re reading, or the language you’re crafting. …[T]hat really is where the need to write begins.” —Julia Alvarez on social mindfulness: at.pw.org/WildnessAndMystery
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 18/05/2026
As the onslaught of scams targeting the writing community continues, one author who nearly fell for an e-mail scheme herself offers advice to avoid falling prey. “Scammers are getting smarter and savvier…. [F]ight back, together, with me: Join my battle against the bots.” at.pw.org/SpotAScheme
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 17/05/2026
Mapping the Maze for creative nonfiction writers starts tomorrow! If you're ready to start your publishing journey, here's your chance to get guidance directly from industry professionals. Learn more and register (only a few seats left!): at.pw.org/cnfmaze26
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 15/05/2026
New York State Writers: Don't miss your chance to apply for a Readings & Workshops grant. These grants pays fees to writers who participate in public readings or teach creative workshops in diverse community settings throughout New York State. Learn more and apply by May 31: at.pw.org/rwfunds
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 14/05/2026
Getting published can feel like wandering a maze. Our workshop Mapping the Maze can help. We recognize that a poet's publishing journey is different in many ways from that of a prose writer, so this edition designed specifically for poets. Learn more and register: at.pw.org/poetrymaze26
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jasonkchapman.bsky.social @jasonkchapman.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
My most MacGuyver moment came when an outdoor cafe server dropped my debit card down a sidewalk steam grate and I retrieved it using a wire coat hanger and a blob of chewing gum.
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jasonkchapman.bsky.social @jasonkchapman.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
More companies should allow you to opt out of holiday-specific promotions that may be uncomfortable for you.
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 09/05/2026
#ClipOfTheDay: In this interview at Claremont Graduate University, Marianne Boruch talks about her collection The Book of Hours, for which she won the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, and how poetry remains a “mysterious form.” Boruch is the recipient of the 2026 Jackson Poetry Prize. at.pw.org/Boruch
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 06/05/2026
Congratulations to Marianne Boruch, winner of the 2026 Jackson Poetry Prize. Awarded annually by Poets & Writers to an American poet of exceptional talent, the prize carries an award of $100,000. Read the press release: at.pw.org/JP26pr #jacksonprize #JacksonPoetryPrize #Poetry
Marianne Boruch
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 30/04/2026
Getting published can feel like wandering a maze. Our workshop Mapping the Maze can help. We recognize that a creative nonfiction writer's publishing journey is different in many ways from that of a prose writer, so this edition designed specifically for the genre. Register: at.pw.org/cnfmaze26
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 28/04/2026
Due to demand, we've added a second session of our popular class on crafting the perfect query letter. Led by agent, writer, and translator Elianna Kan, participants will strategize how to make the best first impression. If you're finalizing a manuscript, this class is for you! at.pw.org/query
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Getting Your Foot in the Door: On Crafting a Query Letter | Led by Elianna Kan — Poets & Writers
Congratulations! You’ve finished your manuscript (or nonfiction proposal) and you’ve taken the editing process as far as it can go on your own, you need another set of eyes, and you’re ready to start…
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jasonkchapman.bsky.social @jasonkchapman.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Making a shopping list and autocorrect insists I want Kalamazoo olives, not Kalamata. Is there a MI delicacy I'm missing out on?
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 21/04/2026
Our May/June issue features a profile of Julia Alvarez on the publication of her latest poetry collection, Visitations; an in-depth interview with agent Alia Hanna Habib; and essays on why we write—even when we hate to write—and earning and honoring your readers’ trust. More: at.pw.org/MayJune2026
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 31/03/2026
Drumroll... New editions of Mapping the Maze are here! 🎉 Checkout the agents, editors, and authors who are here to help demystify the publishing process for poets, fiction, and creative nonfiction writers. Get early-bird discounts while space remains: at.pw.org/classes
A purple slide that reads: "These editions of Mapping the Maze is an online workshop for emerging creative writers who are ready to make a plan for getting their work published. Over two days, writers will receive guidance from trusted professionals to help them navigate the literary marketplace and take their next steps with confidence."The Poets & Writers Mapping the Maze logo
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 29/03/2026
“You were breathing fire when I met you, I should have sensed the danger: a pale, shirtless sixteen-year-old in the middle of a frozen field inhaling slugs of kerosene and spewing jets of flame...” Find out which of our #PageOne books opens with this dazzling line: at.pw.org/PageOne2026x2
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 26/03/2026
In her new novel Whidbey, @tkiramadden.bsky.social investigates questions of privilege through complex, layered, and even unreliable characters. Read the profile on Madden in the March/April issue: at.pw.org/CrimeAndCompassion
A photo of Madden sitting at a window.Madden's quote: "Who was being asked to tell their story and in what way? Who was more educated? Who had more wealth? Who had greater proximity to whiteness?"
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 11/03/2026
Looking for new titles from well-versed writers? Our latest #PageOne includes Sonia Sanchez’s 24th book, This Is Not a Small Voice; Mark Haddon’s 15th book, Leaving Home; and Tsering Woeser’s 24th book, Ocean, as Much as Rain, translated by Fiona Sze-Lorrain + Dechen Pemba. at.pw.org/PageOne2026x2
A collage of the twelve featured books from the March/April Page One installment.
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Leah Sottile @leahsottile.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
I think it means that I’m dead inside because when I’ve received these adoring emails, my reaction was “people would never be this nice about my writing so this must be a scam.” Saved by a powerful negative voice! www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/b...
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Hungry for Affirmation, Vulnerable to Scams: As a Writer, I Know the Feeling
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 21/02/2026
#ICYMI: In our new issue six authors recall writers retreats that changed their lives, Brian Gresko profiles T Kira Māhealani Madden, Natalie Bakopoulos blurs borders in fiction, and Michael Kleber-Diggs reports on fifty years of Boa Editions. Find out more: at.pw.org/MarApr2026
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 19/02/2026
ALERT: Scammers are posing as representatives of Poets & Writers to trick writers and take their money. Do not fall for it! We do not ask writers for money to promote their books, and we do not offer editing or website design services. These are phishing scams.
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 19/02/2026
Our March/April issue features retreats that can provide the alchemical magic to unlock a new way forward in your writing; an extended interview with award-winning poet Jake Skeets on his new collection, Horses; and Meg Day’s essay on ASL poetry, Deaf art, and the queer archive. at.pw.org/MarApr2026
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 08/02/2026
Calling all writers from Connecticut 🎉 Poets and fiction writers from Connecticut are invited to apply by March 1 for the 2026 Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award. This prestigious award aims to provide writers a network for professional advancement. Learn more and apply by March 1: at.pw.org/wex26
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 06/01/2026
“Joining Poets & Writers Groups has allowed me to connect with writers from all over the country.” If you’ve been looking for fellow writers to support you on your writing journey, find them at Poets & Writers Groups (groups.pw.org).
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 01/01/2026
Celebrate our 21st annual debut poets with us on January 20 & 21, 2026, at 7 PM EST! Taking place over two evenings, the event includes readings from the poets and conversations about their individual paths to publication. RSVP is required for this free virtual event: at.pw.org/DebutPoets2026
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 02/12/2025
When the National Endowment for the Arts added conditions to its grants that run counter to our commitment to antiracism, our belief that freedom of expression is the bedrock of democracy, and our core values of Integrity, Service, Inclusivity, and Excellence—we had to say no to a $70,000 grant.
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 16/10/2025
#ICYMI: Our new issue includes a retrospective celebrating a decade of our beloved 5 Over 50 series; advice for turning a book event into an occasion that fosters community and connection; an article on the growing literary scene in Dallas; and so much more. Explore: at.pw.org/NovDec2025
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November/December 2025
Our November/December issue features author guides to forty indie markets for your work; a profile of poet Donika Kelly, whose new poetry collection, ...
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 14/10/2025
In our new issue Ruth Madievsky writes about how your internet obsessions can become your writing’s obsessions and allowing those passions to animate your literary work: “…sometimes it helps to put the thing that’s stopping you from writing your book into your book.” at.pw.org/RatherBeOnline
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 26/09/2025
Chart your path to publication with advice from industry professionals. Our next edition of Mapping the Maze for fiction writers starts this Monday! There are a few spots left. Register while space remains: at.pw.org/classes
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 25/08/2025
“How do we write heart-wrenching absence and loss?” In this week’s #CraftCapsule, Ellen Bass recommends writers reflect on painful experiences without naming the source of their pain. at.pw.org/grief2
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jasonkchapman.bsky.social @jasonkchapman.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Sleep now, little one. Life threw you a bunch of curves, but you always tried to be a good boy anyway.
Pippin, a bolonoodle dog, sleeping on his dog bed.
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 17/07/2025
“So often the images and sentences in this magazine similarly stick with me, and this issue is no exception. Start with that cover photograph of Toni Morrison…” EIC Kevin Larimer reflects on the photos and words that have moved him professionally + personally over the years. at.pw.org/OldFortTavern
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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 12/07/2025
"No streaming services, just a bunch of dusty books on crude shelves. When I complained, the owner just stared and said, 'Books are the treasured wealth of the world.' WTF? I missed the premiere of Billions. -- 1 Star" (Happy b-day, Henry David!)
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Airbnb Reviews of Henry David Thoreau’s Cabin
Be warned, this “cozy” and “rustic” place to “commune with nature” is just a 10 by 15-foot room, like a wooden prison cell. Not sure if the listing...
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 23/05/2025
Congratulations to Dakota writers Kristine Knapp and Courtney Huse Wika, winners of the 2025 Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award! 🎉 The prestigious award aims to provide writers with a network for professional advancement. Learn more and read excerpts from the winning manuscripts:
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Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award
Established in 1984, the Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award introduces emerging writers to the New York City literary community. The prestigious award, which aims to provide promising writers a…
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 21/04/2025
You're invited! Join poet Douglas Kearney and Poets & Writers Magazine contributing editor Destiny O. Birdsong on May 1, at 7 PM EDT for a reading and discussion of Kearney’s new collection, I Imagine I Been Science Fiction Always. RSVP is required for this free virtual event: at.pw.org/3FT0BBd
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 07/04/2025
Now more than ever, writers need writers. Poets & Writers Groups is here to help. Find your people and build the community you need at our Connections event tomorrow evening at 7 PM EDT! Pro membership required. Get a free 30-day trial and RSVP at groups.pw.org 🎉
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 05/04/2025
#PWFictionPrompt: Write a story in which your main character unexpectedly decides to take a trip alone. How does they handle traveling solo? #FromTheArchive: at.pw.org/GoingSolo
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Association of University Presses @aupresses.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
University presses have a finger on the pulse of contemporary poetry. In fact, poetry publishing play an important role in university presses’ mission to cultivate human knowledge. 6 poets discuss their work w/ university presses @literaryhub.bsky.social. bit.ly/42oN1OH #PoetryMonth
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Art, Liberty, Diverse Voices: Six Poets on Why University Presses Are Critical for Poetry
For anyone who pays attention to major literary awards, it will come as no surprise that university presses figure prominently among celebrated and vigorous publishers of contemporary poetry. In th…
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AuntieU @umaija.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
From “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
A theater screened the Oscar-winning documentary NO OTHER LAND, so...the Miami Beach mayor is ending the theater's lease. Free speech warriors, where you at? Bari Weiss and the Free Press? Anyone? www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
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Miami Beach mayor moves to end O Cinema lease after screening of Israeli-Palestinian film
Meiner is introducing city legislation that seeks to terminate the lease agreement with the cinema, which rents space from the city.
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 07/03/2025
The Time Is Now to spark your writing! This week we recommend a classic anthology of poetry by Robert Pinsky, and #PWWritingPrompts on getting lost, making speeches, and books as objects. Read more: at.pw.org/TTIN
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 08/03/2025
#ClipOfTheDay: In this 2024 Writers on Writing event hosted by the Newberry Library and StoryStudio Chicago, Hanif Abdurraqib and Eve L. Ewing discuss their literary careers, the craft of writing, and how they tackle the complexities of art and activism. at.pw.org/AbdurraqibAndEwing
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 01/03/2025
CALLING ALL POETS! The next edition of our workshop, Mapping the Maze is for you. Register by March 10 for an early bird discount: at.pw.org/classes Ft. @benjaminsamuel.bsky.social of @bombmag.bsky.social ; Peter Conners of @boa-editions.bsky.social ; Kevin Larimer of P&W; author Sam Sax
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 22/02/2025
#PWFictionPrompt: Write a story that begins in an unusual setting and slowly unfurls to reveal why the protagonist is there. #FromTheArchive: at.pw.org/InsideTheWhale
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 10/02/2025
Don't miss your chance to take Molly's class. A course for "those who chafe at the idea of cookie-cutter “writing rules” and want to develop the skills to think individually and creatively." Register before Feb 18 for an early bird discount!🐣 at.pw.org/defygenres
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Writing Stories That Defy Genre | Led by Molly McGhee — Poets & Writers
Genre is a tool we have invented to categorize different types of story structures and the accompanying narrative choices readers expect from them. What is a HEA, and why is it a must for many romance...
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 07/02/2025
The Time Is Now to spark your writing! This week we recommend a classic book on mastering the process for writing novels by Elizabeth George and #PWWritingPrompts on bodies in motion, communication breakdowns, and love poems. Read more: at.pw.org/TTIN
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Poets & Writers @pw.org · 31/01/2025
Writing is a solitary act—but being a writer doesn't have to be. Whether you are finalizing a manuscript, perfecting a pitch, or looking for an ongoing critique workshop, find the community you need to reach your writing goals on Poets & Writers Groups. Try it today with a free trial: groups.pw.org
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