Check out new work from EMU’s own Christine Hume: http://www.uglyducklingpresse.org/page-lullaby.html _Lullaby: Speculations on the First Active Sense_ is an essay-poem (by Christine Hume) with a soundtrack (by James Marks). The text uses the lullaby to investigate rhythm as an innate instinct and drive. Rhythm creates us: a local manifestation of the physical infinitude. Lullaby shows…
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Carla Harryman joins the CW Program
Carla Harryman has joined the Creative Writing Program (and will begin teaching this Fall!). A poet, playwright, novelist, and essayist, Harryman’s recent publications include the book-length poem Open Box (Belladonna, 2007), the novel Gardener of Stars (Atelos, 2001), Baby (Adventures in Poetry, 2005), & the selected mixed-genre writings, There Never Was a Rose Without a Thorn…
Lyceum presents: Crash Course in the Bible and Literature
Have you noticed how many biblical references there are in the literature you study? Have you wondered how you are supposed to know this stuff? Well, here’s a chance to get some of those questions answered! THURSDAY at 6:30pm in 618 Pray Harrold, Dr. Holkeboer will be coming to present on the Bible in Literature….
NY Times Essay Contest
College students are invited to submit a personal essay of between 1,500 and 2,000 words that illustrates the current state of love and relationships. The winning author will receive $1,000 and his or her essay will be published in a special “Modern Love” column on May 4, 2008 and on nytimes.com. Submission details can be…
Textsound – a new online audio journal
Who says you can’t listen to a literary journal? Textsound is here! A new online audio journal, textsound is dedicated to presenting innovative poetry and all manner of avant-play that can find it’s way inside an audio file and is currently seeking material for future issues. To submit, email up to five mp3 files to editors@textsound.org….
“Trespassing” – New Release by Janet Kauffman
Trespassing, the new book by our own Janet Kauffman, will be released April 25 through Wayne State U. Press. A combination of essays and short fiction, her book examines the impact of modern factory farms on a rural Michigan community. Anyone interested in envrionmental issues and/or creative fiction/nonfiction will want to take a look at Trespassing. Read…
Creative Writing Undergraduate Showcase
The Undergraduate Creative Writing Showcase will take place Tuesday, April 15, 5pm, in the Carillon Room at the Halle Library. Show your support and stop in to hear some great work from EMU’s undergrad writers!
Creative Writing Graduate Showcase Gets New Day & Time!
The Creative Writing Graduate Showcase will take place on Friday, April 11, at 5:00-7:00 pm in Rm. 330 of the EMU Student Center. (This is a change from the previously annouced Tuesday night/Halle Library location.) This is a public event, and all members of the campus community are encouraged to attend. If you are graduating this…
Submission Opportunity – Critical Matrix
Critical Matrix: The Princeton Journal of Women, Gender, and Culture invites original submissions for its forthcoming issue (Volume 18) dedicated to collaboration. Submissions (15-25 pages in length and according to the Chicago Manual of Style) are welcome from all disciplines including creative work, as well as collaboratively produced projects addressing this topic. Submissions and inquiries should…
Ginosko Submission Opportunity
Ginosko (ghin-océ-koe) Literary Journal is accepting short fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and excerpts for its 6th issue. Length is flexible. Editorial lead time is 1-2 months. Simultaneous submissions and reprints accepted via email & post. Copyright reverts to author. Ginosko is published as a semiannual ezine–summer & winter and is also selecting material for a…