Check out CRTW Grad Student Margaret Leary‘s article, “Our Deer,” in the January 2012 issue of the Ann Arbor Observer (pp.33-35). Margaret describes it as “half journalism and half lyric essay,” and some of her fellow students will recognize it from the Lyric Essay class. Way to go Margaret!
Category: Opportunities
Cellar Roots now accepting submissions for 2012 edition
Cellar Roots, EMU’s in-house, juried literary and visual arts journal is now accepting submissions for its 2012 edition. The deadline for submitting is January 23, 2012. Click on the following link for Cellar Roots 2012 Submission Guidelines.
Barzakh accepting submissions
Barzakh, a biannual multi-genre journal with an internationalist stance run by graduate students in the English department at the University at Albany – SUNY, is open to submissions for its next issue to be published in May of 2012. “Barzakh” is a word / concept that names the connecting link, the “between” of something, such…
Internship opportunity
EMU’s Office of Admissions has an internship opportunity for a motivated student. Read on: It’s fall in Admissions, and that means lots of communication…and writing! We’re looking to provide an internship experience to a good student writer. Types of assignments: wording on a postcard advertising our Saturday tours letters to admitted students who didn’t enroll…
Submit to the Blog!
Did you know you can submit material to be published on the EMU Creative Writing Blog? Share what you have with our writing community, whether it’s your own writing or just a tidbit of information. Blog submission can include: publication announcements about your work or the work of others transcripts of self-conducted interviews with local or…
Dzanc Books Dis|Quiet, July 1-13, 2012
Interested in exploring writing through workshops and lectures in Lisbon, Portugal next summer? Visit http://disquietinternational.org/ and find out more about Dis|Quiet, the Dzanc Books International Literary Program. (There is also information about how to apply for the International Literature Award.) Faculty and guests will include EMU Professor Christine Hume. Additional funding is available for EMU students. …
Yew journal – Call for submissions
Yew, a new online journal of innovative poetry, hybrid writing and images by women, seeks submissions for its inaugural issue. Founded by designer Stephenie Foster and poet Carolyn Guinzio, Yew will showcase three poets per month along with visuals provided by the poets, the editors, or other contributors. The journal’s goal is that text…
Content writer needed
Kentaro Web Consulting, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is looking for a content writer (who spends too much time online) to compose blog posts on industry trends. This position allows for telecommuting, but if you want to learn more about online marketing and how content reaches a wide audience you’re welcome to work at the…
Stanford and Ms. Magazine Essay Contest – deadline: Oct 15
Join the conversation on the future of feminism in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Ms. magazine. Stanford University and Ms. magazine invite you to enter an essay contest. Here’s how the contest works: Check out 40 iconic Ms. covers from four decades of feminist reporting. Write a 150-word essay that reflects on how…
Congrats to Brynne Barnes — New Book Just Published
Congratulations to Brynne Barnes, EMU Creative Writing Department alumna, on the publication of her children’s book, The Colors of Me (with art by Annika M. Nelson), by Sleeping Bear Press.