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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 • Volume 52 Issue 3

EDITOR’S Note • THE STRENGTH OF OUR LINES

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Lit Mags Confront a Serial Plagiarist

Prize Judged by Incarcerated Readers

One Page • Where New And Noteworthy Books Begin

Managing Submissions in the Age of AI

Small Press Points

Literary MagNet

Maldonado Leads the Academy

The Time Is Now • Writing Prompts and Exercises

Thinning the Line

Close Reading

In This Time of War

queer ambıtıon, unbound • IN HER SECOND NOVEL, EXHIBIT, R. O. KWON EXPLORES WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CREATIVE WOMAN LETS GO OF HER INHIBITIONS—AND FACES HER OWN FEARS IN THE PROCESS.

FREE WRITING CONTESTS • MORE THAN FORTY GREAT WAYS TO WIN—AND ADVICE ON SUBMITTING, LOSING, AND WINNING FROM WRITERS WHO’VE BEEN THROUGH IT ALL

A Year of Free Contests • YOUR GUIDE TO FOUR SEASONS OF NO-FEE COMPETITION

Picking What to Submit • HOW TO CRAFT A WINNING CONTEST ENTRY

Hey, Jealousy • WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER, UNTIL WE’RE UP FOR THE SAME AWARD

The Contest You Didn’t Enter • DEALING WITH “BEST” LISTS, FOR BETTER OR WORSE

On Losing • THE ART OF LITERARY RESILIENCY BY ROSALIE KNECHT

Publishing Myths • “I have zero control over my book’s cover design, right?”

The Brass Tacks of the Publishing Process

Deadlines • POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES state, national, and international prizes in poetry, fiction, creative and translation. nonfiction. 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 When requesting information by mail, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE). See Submission Calendar for deadlines arranged arranged by date. For announcements of recently awarded prizes, see Recent Winners.

Submission Calendar

Poets&Writers In Celebration of Writers &GALA • We extend grateful thanks to the generous supporters who helped make our 2024 gala a resounding success, including:

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.

Connecting New Yorkers With Writers • 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...