Seeking poems that perform Olympic feats with language that leave the reader in wonder while referring to the things that make us human. We want powerful imagery and the juxtaposition of images in unexpected ways. Mar.'s theme is movement. buff.ly/4s7WCgt #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

For those seeking personal narratives that challenge, heal, and inspire, the work within the new CNF anthology from Iron Oak Editions will leave a lasting impact. It includes writing by @‌egjames.bsky.social , Athena Dixon, and Cris Mazza among others. buff.ly/vV45S6T #writingcommunity #writersky

“Eomma points to a shuttered store         Toys StationaryHan gul fading           Remember             Uncle bought you toy here.” Excerpt from “Footprint” by Eric Baker. It appeared in the Winter 2025 collection of Online Exclusives. buff.ly/9Pvpl71 #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

“Poetry is a moral art, at bottom. Classically. And a sensual bath. You could say that, as a poet, I’m pressing my fingers into a Jaffa orange, eager for a spray that won’t come.“ Excerpt from interview with Dan Kraines, author of Strap, new from Iron Oak Editions buff.ly/LESCS2f #writersky

“In Sunday stories, the hero was more like us: a “little child,” who was supposed to lead the grown-ups, if only they would follow.” Excerpt of “The Dark Art of Hope” by @‌jameslilliefors.bsky.social, from the Winter 2025 Online Exclusives. buff.ly/4xJrug9 #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky

The editors of West Trade Review are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived (broader than only literary). Details at the link below: buff.ly/epxCTlz #writingcommunity

Our 5th annual fiction contest is open. Grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by EOD on 3/1, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). Details: buff.ly/QiIQcSQ #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

We are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived (broader than only literary). We are seeking personal essays exploring creative practice, support for the literary or creative life, hopes/desires/goals for the arts. Details: buff.ly/chcSkeu #writingcommunity #writersky

“To call our time anything but dark would be a lie” Excerpt from "Draglesque Prayer for the Gays and Theys Backstage at the Gig" by Rita Mookerjee @ritamookerjee.bksy.social. It appeared in the Winter 2025 collection of Online Exclusives. Details: buff.ly/7FDBrMV #writingcommunity #writersky

Get your mind simmering, simmering, simmering with a new generative poetry prompt from associate poetry editor Claire Jussel. Read it at the link below: buff.ly/LESCS2f #writingcommunity

Our 5th annual poetry contest is now open. The grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by EOD on 3/1, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). Details: buff.ly/C2PA2Cp #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Our 5th annual poetry contest is now open. The grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by EOD on 3/1, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). Details: buff.ly/C2PA2Cp #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Get your mind simmering, simmering, simmering with a new generative poetry prompt from associate poetry editor Claire Jussel. Read it at the link below: buff.ly/LESCS2f #writingcommunity

We are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived (broader than only literary). We are seeking personal essays exploring creative practice, support for the literary or creative life, hopes/desires/goals for the arts. Details: buff.ly/chcSkeu #writingcommunity #writersky

Our 5th annual fiction contest is open. Grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by EOD on 3/1, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). Details: buff.ly/QiIQcSQ #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

“To call our time anything but dark would be a lie” Excerpt from "Draglesque Prayer for the Gays and Theys Backstage at the Gig" by Rita Mookerjee @ritamookerjee.bksy.social. It appeared in the Winter 2025 collection of Online Exclusives. Details: buff.ly/7FDBrMV #writingcommunity #writersky

Need honest, constructive criticism to maximize your manuscript’s potential? Consider working with one of our professional editors who can offer detailed developmental feedback. The @‌ironoakeditions.bsky.social team is here to help you refine your work. Learn more: buff.ly/1ps8ON3

Our fifth annual poetry contest is now open. The grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by end of day on 3/1, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). Details: buff.ly/C2PA2Cp #writingcommunity

"Dan Kraines’ debut Strap is a gorgeous meditation on sex, power, victimhood, and tenderness.” - K. Iver, author of Short Film Starring My Beloved's Red Bronco Preorder a copy today at the link below: buff.ly/hpHkpH9 @‌dankraines.bsky.social#writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Our 5th annual fiction contest is open. Grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by end of day on 3/1, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). buff.ly/hPm4YqS #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky

The editors of West Trade Review are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived (broader than only literary). Details at the link below: buff.ly/epxCTlz #writingcommunity

“In Sunday stories, the hero was more like us: a “little child,” who was supposed to lead the grown-ups, if only they would follow.” Excerpt of “The Dark Art of Hope” by @‌jameslilliefors.bsky.social, from the Winter 2025 Online Exclusives. buff.ly/4xJrug9 #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky

Seeking poems that perform Olympic feats with language that leave the reader in wonder while referring to the things that make us human. We want powerful imagery and the juxtaposition of images in unexpected ways. Feb.’s theme is obsession. buff.ly/utRkLXi #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

“I remember every door being opened too slowly like someone was checking the air for knives“ Excerpt from “Grief is a house I keep adding rooms to so I don’t have to enter the old ones” by Ege Duman, exclusively on our Substack Roots & Words. Read it below: buff.ly/LESCS2f #writingcommunity

“Tell me if we have made it, If we have reached the end of telling.” Excerpt from “La Isla Negra” by Sandra Tan. It appeared in the Winter 2025 edition of Online Exclusives. Listen to Tan read her poem at the link below: buff.ly/1nbCRep #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

“Don't ask him how he got here, he simply is— tumbling, naked, head over ass over head.” Excerpt of “Portrait of the Poet Ejaculating Through Space” by @‌timstobierski.bsky.social. It appeared in the Winter 2025 Online Exclusives collection. buff.ly/szqz8VL #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky

Get Inspired! Become an annual subscriber to our Substack, Roots & Words, and receive a complimentary copy of our spring print edition of West Trade Review (200 pages) or become a free subscriber for our monthly newsletter. buff.ly/CNHjCWA #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Our 5th annual fiction contest is open. Grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by end of day on 2/22, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). buff.ly/0pCWj22 #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky

Join us on March 5th in Baltimore for the @ironoakeditions.bsy.social off-site reading and book launch for Strap by Dan Kraines and the new CNF anthology, A Brand New Word in the End Drops Out featuring readings from @‌dankraines.bsky.social, Elizabeth Gonzalez James, and others #writingcommunity

Need honest, constructive criticism to maximize your manuscript’s potential? Consider working with one of our professional editors who can offer detailed developmental feedback. The @‌ironoakeditions.bsky.social team is here to help you refine your work. Meet the team and learn more: buff.ly/W1L0KRB

Our fifth annual poetry contest is now open. The grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by end of day on 2/15, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). Details: buff.ly/AmuRDBZ #writingcommunity #writersky

“My eye is a giant bird Swooping down over the hill, Into the blue water” Excerpt from "La Isla Negra" by Sandra Tan. It appeared in the Winter 2025 collection of Online Exclusives. Read the full piece at the link below: buff.ly/lVAZ3yM #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky #poetrycommunity

West Trade Review are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived (broader than only literary). Send personal essays exploring creative practice, support for the literary or creative life, hopes/desires/goals for the arts. Details: buff.ly/nO13G7Y #writingcommunity

Our fifth annual poetry contest is now open. The grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by end of day on 2/15, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). Details: buff.ly/AmuRDBZ #writingcommunity #writersky

West Trade Review are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived (broader than only literary). Send personal essays exploring creative practice, support for the literary or creative life, hopes/desires/goals for the arts. Details: buff.ly/nO13G7Y #writingcommunity

“My eye is a giant bird Swooping down over the hill, Into the blue water” Excerpt from "La Isla Negra" by Sandra Tan. It appeared in the Winter 2025 collection of Online Exclusives. Read the full piece at the link below: buff.ly/lVAZ3yM #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky #poetrycommunity

Our 5th annual fiction contest is open. Grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by EOD on 2/22, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). Details: buff.ly/0pCWj22 #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Need honest, constructive criticism to maximize your manuscript’s potential? Consider working with one of our professional editors who can offer detailed developmental feedback. The @‌ironoakeditions.bsky.social team is here to help you refine your work. Meet the team and learn more: buff.ly/W1L0KRB

Our fifth annual poetry contest is now open. The grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by end of day on 2/22, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). See the link below for details: buff.ly/AmuRDBZ

Join us on March 5th in Baltimore for the @ironoakeditions.bsy.social off-site reading and book launch for Strap by Dan Kraines and the new CNF anthology, A Brand New Word in the End Drops Out featuring readings from @‌dankraines.bsky.social, Elizabeth Gonzalez James, and others #writingcommunity

Our 5th annual fiction contest is open. Grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by end of day on 2/22, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). buff.ly/0pCWj22 #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky

Get Inspired! Become an annual subscriber to our Substack, Roots & Words, and receive a complimentary copy of our spring print edition of West Trade Review (200 pages) or become a free subscriber for our monthly newsletter. buff.ly/CNHjCWA #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

“Don't ask him how he got here, he simply is— tumbling, naked, head over ass over head.” Excerpt of “Portrait of the Poet Ejaculating Through Space” by @‌timstobierski.bsky.social. It appeared in the Winter 2025 Online Exclusives collection. buff.ly/szqz8VL #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersky

Seeking poems that perform Olympic feats with language that leave the reader in wonder while referring back to the things that make us human. We want powerful imagery and juxtaposition of images in unexpected ways. Feb.’s theme is obsession. buff.ly/abDzWq3 #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

“With a reputation for pushing the boundaries of the literary form, Kim Fu continues to write with sharp genre-bending prose.” Excerpt from review of Kim Fu's Valley of Vengeful Ghosts, new from @‌tinhouse.bsky.social. Full review below: buff.ly/XR9lmgu #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

“My dog has died. I wander into the little kitchen light dim and flickering like a bird’s wings or what could have been her heartbeat.” Excerpt from “Salt” by T. De Los Reyes from the Winter 2025 collection of Online Exclusives. Listen: buff.ly/YlRqlHd #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

Our 5th annual fiction contest is open. Grand prize is $1,000 and publication in the Spring 2027 print edition. Submit by end of day on 2/15, and we’ll respond to your submission within 2 weeks (no extra charge for expedited response). Details: buff.ly/bloycFP #writingcommunity

The editors of West Trade Review are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived (broader than only literary). Details at the link below: buff.ly/jPdVD38 #writingcommunity