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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We love the videopoems and hypertexts, but audio-only pieces can be cool too--like this one slipperyelm.findlay.edu/the-sound-of... by Richard Fox, an Honorable Mention last year. Our 2026 Contest closes TONIGHT! Cash prizes, and we publish a deep list of HMs. slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Here's another fantastic videopoem by Rich Ferguson, Honorable Mention in last year's Deanna Tulley Multimedia Contest: slipperyelm.findlay.edu/what-was-sai... Our 2026 Contest closes TOMORROW September 30--send us your work via Submittable at slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Here's "The Fabulist Deconstructed Dreamhouse," multimedia collage by Tara Roeder, winner of last year's Deanna Tulley Multimedia Contest: slipperyelm.findlay.edu/the-fabulist... Our 2026 Contest closes September 30--send us your work via Submittable at slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Our Deanna Tulley Multimedia Contest closes Sept. 30! See last year's winners here: slipperyelm.findlay.edu/deanna-tulle... ...and send us your best work that we can't do in print, via Submittable here: slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We have a winner in our 2026 Poetry Contest! Congratulations to Rachel Fan for her poem “Drowning Lessons,” chosen by this year’s judge Jonie McIntire! slipperyelm.findlay.edu/2026-poetry-... Thanks to all who entered, as we continue to build our 2026 issue!

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Calling all NW Ohio Creative Writers! We're offering a free one-day workshop for students and community members writing in Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Horror, and more, on June 27th. More info: tinyurl.com/ypkknb8u Email essinger@findlay.edu to register. Please share!

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Summer Creative Writing Workshop: SF and Fantasy and Romance and more! – Slippery Elm

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We have Finalists in our Poetry contest! slipperyelm.findlay.edu/announcing-2... We're working hard on the rest of the issue, and hope to have a winner to announce soon. Congratulations to our finalists, and thanks to all who entered!

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We have a winner in our 2026 Prose Contest! Congratulations to Broderick Eaton for her story “The Baby on the Train,” chosen by this year's judge Lawrence Coates! slipperyelm.findlay.edu/slippery-elm... Thanks to all who entered, as we continue to build our 2026 issue!

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We have Finalists in our Prose contest! slipperyelm.findlay.edu/prose-contes... We're working hard on the rest of the issue, and hope to have a winner to announce soon. Congratulations to our finalists, and thanks to all who entered!

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Congratulations to past contributor Jennifer Dupree on her new memoir Slow Motion: A Memoir of Friendship, Disability, and Advocacy--available now! See more at www.jenniferdupree.com

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About Maine author Jennifer Dupree

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Past contributor Yvonne Osborne’s second novel, Black River is an engrossing North Country love story, as fast-paced, unpredictable, and turbulent as the wild waterway of its title. See more and preorder here: yvonneosborne.com/black-river/

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Excited to announce that the rest of our Honorable Mentions from our last Deanna Tulley Multimedia Contest are now live! Works by Rich Ferguson, Richard Fox, Deborah Harford, Oak Morse, Ashley Parker Owens, Cristina Querrer, and Emily Van Kley: slipperyelm.findlay.edu/deanna-tulle...

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Slippery Elm is off to #AWP26! Come see us at T839 in the Book Fair!

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

2025 contributor Lesley Bannatyne will sign copies of her books 1:30-2pm on Thursday the 5th at Slippery Elm's table in the AWP Bookfair. Come say hello at Table 839!

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

It's almost AWP! We'll be at Table 839 in the book fair, where past contributors will also be signing their own books at the following times: @medenkuyatt.bsky.social 3/5 10-11am Heather Frankland 3/6 11am-12pm @jefffleischer.bsky.social 3/6 2-3pm Victor McConnell 3/7 10-11am.

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Jeff Fleischer @jefffleischer.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Hi there #AWP folks. I’ll be signing copies of my short fiction collection Animal Husbandry on Friday 6 March at the @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social table. Come by and say hi. (If you already own a copy, I’ll personalize it if you bring it.)

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Hey, you'd look good in a Slippery Elm T-shirt! Publish with us and be cool like @cameronlmitchell.bsky.social, @jfindura.bsky.social, and @robertokaji.bsky.social 2026 subs close SUNDAY FEB. 1, at midnight Eastern! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

We love promoting our past contributors! Congrats to Chuck Salmons on his new book of poems, available now: sheilanagigblog.com/shop-sheila-... Submissions for Slippery Elm 2026 close TOMORROW, Feb. 1 at slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Chuck Salmons

Surviving the Eremoceneby Chuck SalmonsISBN: 978-1-962405-32-4 $16.00 (+$4.63 US Shipping) Also available as an Ebook from online retailers. ISBN 978-1-962405-33-1 Please check your SHIPPING ADDRES…

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Top 10 Reasons to submit to Slippery Elm by Feb. 1! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit #10. We've never charged a reading fee for “general” submissions. As a nonprofit operation, though, your contest entry keeps the issue happening. If you like what we do, we appreciate your support!

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Top 10 Reasons to submit to Slippery Elm by Feb. 1! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit Reason #9. Every contest entrant gets a copy of the issue, cover priced at $10. While there are ambivalent feelings about contests, we feel every entrant should get something tangible back.

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Top 10 Reasons to submit to Slippery Elm by Feb. 1! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit Reason #8: We announce and publicize a deep list of finalists. Even if you don’t win, finalist status is something to be proud of, and makes a great literary resume item.

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Top 10 Reasons to submit to Slippery Elm by Feb. 1! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit Reason #7: For some recent contest winners, the winning piece has been their first publication! It could happen to you.

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Top 10 Reasons to submit to Slippery Elm by Feb. 1! Reason #6: Our issues feature widely-published, well-established writers alongside emerging talents. Be in good company in every issue! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Top 10 Reasons to submit to Slippery Elm by Feb. 1 Reason #5: Does every journal send you galleys for approval before publication? We copy edit carefully, and work with every author on exactly how each piece will look, before the issue goes to press. slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Top 10 Reasons to submit to Slippery Elm by Feb. 1 Reason #4: We promote our authors long past publication! Check out 2020 contrib @jessemdelong.bsky.social's new book The Vinegar in our Hearts, on sale now at www3.uwsp.edu/english/corn... And send us your best! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Top 10 Reasons to submit to Slippery Elm: Reason #3: Live online forever! Print’s great, but we archive all back issues on our website, with links you can share and repost. See past years at slipperyelm.findlay.edu/editions/ and send us your best by Feb. 1! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Our interview and Q&A is up at Lit Mag News with @beckyltuch.bsky.social! Everything you ever wanted to know about Slippery Elm and more: litmagnews.substack.com/p/we-like-wo... Check it out and send us your best--2026 submissions close on Feb. 1! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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"We Like Working With Authors." A Chat with Dave Essinger, Editor of Slippery Elm

"We like accessible."

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

This is tomorrow, at 11 a.m. Eastern--with our Feb. 1 submissions deadline ten days away, tune in for an interview and open Q&A!

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Top 10 Reasons to submit to Slippery Elm by Feb. 1! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit Be read! Our last issue received a print run of 1000 copies and an initial mailing of over 500, so you know your work will show up in someone else’s hands, too.

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Top 10 Reasons to submit to Slippery Elm by Feb. 1! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit Reason #1: We do a slick, quality print publication. Print still has prestige, and it's great to hold that material copy in your hands.

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

With two weeks left, we have re-opened free submissions in our "General" categories! These will remain open until the new caps have been met, and contest submissions will be open until Feb. 1--all contest entrants receive a copy of our 2026 issue! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Hey! We're doing a Zoom interview with @beckyltuch.bsky.social of Lit Mag News on Thursday the 22nd, 11am Eastern--all are welcome to tune in and ask questions! Here's a link to the Save the Date page, with Zoom registration info: litmagnews.substack.com/p/save-the-d...

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Save the Dates! January Interviews & Info Sessions!

Happening this month...

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Slippery Elm 2025 is out in the world! If you entered our contests or ordered a copy, yours is on its way to you now! Submissions for our 2026 issue close Feb. 1--send us your best! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Announcing Lawrence Coates as judge of the next Slippery Elm Prize in Prose! See his work at lawrencecoates.com, and send us your best by Feb. 1st at slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit.

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Announcing @joniemcintire.bsky.social as judge of the next Slippery Elm Prize in Poetry! See her work at www.joniemcintire.net, and send us your best by Feb. 1st at slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit.

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Winners of our Deanna Tulley Multimedia Contest are LIVE at slipperyelm.findlay.edu/deanna-tulle... ! Check out these works by Tara Roeder, David Ian Bickley, and Amy Monaghan, and send us something for our 2026 print issue--subs open until Feb. 1! slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

As we work on the full video from this year's release party, here are some photos from the evening: slipperyelm.findlay.edu/photos-from-... Submissions for our 2026 issue are open now at slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Dave Essinger @dave-essinger.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Looking for a unique Xmas gift for someone who runs and/or reads? Can I suggest a signed copy of my novel about ultrarunning, Running Out? dave-essinger.com/where-to-buy/ For a signed copy, email me at dbessinger@gmail.com for a discount off cover price. Thanks!

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Announcing finalists for the 2025 Deanna Tulley Multimedia Contest: slipperyelm.findlay.edu/2025-multime... Thanks to all who entered—winners will be announced soon!

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Congrats and good luck to our 2025 @pushcartprize.bsky.social nominees Victor McConnell, Renée M. Schell, Richard Hague, Jennifer Dupree, B. Fulton Jennes, and Elizabeth Cohen! Slippery Elm 2025 is available now, and we're reading for 2026: slipperyelm.findlay.edu

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Slippery Elm 2026 is open for submissions! See our website for submission guidelines and more: slipperyelm.findlay.edu

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Join us for a release party and reading celebrating Slippery Elm's 2025 issue, at 7pm on Tuesday, November 11th, at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in Findlay! www.facebook.com/events/15170...

An ominous Ferris wheel, cover of Slippery Elm 2025.

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Dave Essinger @dave-essinger.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

There's a new place to buy my books in Dayton! Just dropped signed copies of This World and the Next & Running Out at The Cozy Book Nook, new location 1400 E 3rd! Both books are available digitally too at dave-essinger.com/where-to-buy/, but why not support your local indie bookseller?

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Where to Buy

This World and the Next: Print copies are on sale online directly from the publisher, or from the author, and from Jay and Mary’s Book Center in Troy and The Cozy Book Nook in Dayton.Ebook now avai…

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Last call! Our Deanna Tulley Multimedia Contest closes TONIGHT, Tuesday Sept. 30, at midnight Eastern! Prizes for 1st-3rd, and we publish a deep list of finalists! See past work here slipperyelm.findlay.edu/multimedia-g... and send us your best: slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Not all the submissions to our Multimedia Contest are complicated high-tech--check out this collage/Word piece from Todd Loughran, a finalist last year: slipperyelm.findlay.edu/voices-in-my... And, the contest closes TOMORROW, that's 9/30, so send us your best at slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Not all of our Multimedia Contest finalists are videopoems--check out last year's winner, audio by Cara Losier Chanoine at carachanoine.wixsite.com/sad-girl-mix... And, send us your own Multimedia work by Sept. 30--that's Tuesday! Submittable link: slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Here's "Where Breath Becomes Sound"--videopoem by @melissafitz.bsky.social, finalist in last year's Deanna Tulley Multimedia Contest: slipperyelm.findlay.edu/where-breath... Our 2025 Contest closes September 30--send us your work via Submittable at slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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Slippery Elm @slipperyelmlj.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Here's "Starry Night: a Constellation"--videopoem by Christy Sheffield Sanford, 3rd place in last year's Deanna Tulley Multimedia Contest: slipperyelm.findlay.edu/starry-night... Our 2025 Contest closes September 30--send us your work via Submittable at slipperyelm.submittable.com/submit

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