Category Archives: Writing Life

“Explore all the poetry styles you can find,” said a crazy voice in my head a few days ago. “Write a poem in each style.”  “That doesn’t sound like fun at all,” I answered. “I have deadlines coming out my wazoo! … Continue reading →

Here’s a chance to submit for a live reading! Death Rattle is currently accepting submissions for poetry, fiction, flash fiction, and non fiction annually. Submissions for Death Rattle 2017 will be accepted from now to Sept. 1. If selected, creators will be expected to … Continue reading →

Seven years ago I started this blog. Of course, it’s a lot different than it first began. I began on Blogger and back then the blog was called DandilyonFluff.com. Before long, I had moved from the free Blogger platform to … Continue reading →

The Cincinnati Review is accepting submissions for their annual Robert and Adele Schiff Awards in Poetry and Prose through July 15. One poem and one prose piece (fiction or creative nonfiction) will be chosen for publication in the 2018 prize … Continue reading →

Tonight I’m watching “A Place of Truth,” a documentary about Abi Mott who travels the country with a typewriter, writing poems on demand for tips. Another mind-blowing suggestion from John Reinhart.  I’ll let you know what I think! The Trailer from … Continue reading →

Here’s the mother lode of submission opportunities, recently published by Authors Publish, a fantastic resource for writers. They’ve divided their list into two sections—submission calls and competitions for poets. Prizes range from $25 to $10,000 AU. Listed according to deadline. … Continue reading →

I love tiny things, so when John Reinhart first handed me a 1×1 inch copy of  Deadly Pencil Wounds and other Poetic Mishaps, I fell in love. Unlike the DIY pocketbooks he also introduced me to, these were something from a press. … Continue reading →