The old house of poetry
By Alicia AnsteadEliot said: “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” We hope this issue finds you sitting with writers whose work engages you and pushes you far. And again farther.
Features
Shine the light
By Patti HartiganPlaywright Christopher Durang reveals his process and the influences on his work.
As long as it takes
By Megan KaplonJournalist Sam Quinones shares pointers on writing long-form.
Hurry up, please
By Jack HamannLearn to work under the stress of deadlines.
Madam, I’m Adam
By Alicia AnsteadA conversation with graphic memoirist, screenwriter and novelist Ariel Schrag.
Departments
The long and winding story
By Constance HaleHow to put the literary in long-form.
Dig in
By Valerie BrooksThe symbiotic relationship between a writer and an editor.
Sing a new song
By JoAnn StevelosFinding a writing voice through music.
Commonplace book
By Dale McGarrigleCatalogue your ideas as they come for a stockpile of "Winning Words."
Viva Las Vegas!
By Meredith QuinnDouble down on your agent pitch at this conference in Sin City.
Keep sending
By Melissa HartSubmit early and often to Beloit Poetry Journal.
1962: Advice for young poets
By Nicki PorterRevisiting May Sarton’s letter to a beginner.
Master of the verse
By Meredith QuinnEnroll in the perfect MFA program for your poetry.
Also in Every Issue
From the Editor
Take Note
Punctuation tips, Alissa Quart, Tracy K. Smith, inspirations of contemporary poets and more.
Markets
Classified advertising
How I Write
Tony Hoagland: “Competitiveness and striving and self-commodification or envy will ruin your writing.”