Do you have someone edit your submissions before you submit? I'm curious about this as I've been working hard to continually submit this year. I'm talking specifically about contest calls and themed submission calls for lit mags - not full-length manuscripts for agents/publishers. I find that the way I submit happens organically. I get loads… Continue reading Editing & Submissions
Tag: Rattle
I Won!
Okay, so this is a blog post swaddled in manifestation. I just submitted a chapbook of poetry to the Rattle Chapbook Prize. *The deadline is tonight at midnight! Rattle is my favourite literary magazine. I've submitted to different contests and calls over the years, but this year I finally got my shi* together enough to… Continue reading I Won!
Poem 105 – Anisoptera & Event tonight!
Anisoptera from Greek - uneven wing Clothes on the line catching wind in lieuof the broken dryerthe dragonfly lands on my grey tank topgripping the neckline like a prehistoric necklace charm The kids marvelmy mom asserts it’s Nonnacome to visitI feel a tug in my chest in thatdeep place that reminds meI’m an alien –… Continue reading Poem 105 – Anisoptera & Event tonight!
Brick Books Celebrates Canadian Poetry – The Importance of Reading Poetry
This year to celebrate it's 40th anniversary, Brick Books put out a request for writers to send in write-ups about poets who inspire, evoke and write great poetry. Of course, I heeded the call and sent in a few write-ups. The first write-up is published on the Brick Books website now - and how timely,… Continue reading Brick Books Celebrates Canadian Poetry – The Importance of Reading Poetry
VANESSA SHIELDS 