Podcast

In The Margins E14: Small, the Next Big

In this episode we speak with Jeffrey Lependorf, Community of Literary Magazines and Presses' Executive Director. A service organization to independent literary publishers of exceptional fiction, poetry and prose, CMLP provides guidance on the backstage work of American literature. Join us as we learn about the organization, trends in the industry, guidance on submitting your writing and more. [Read More]

August 4, 2015

In The Margins E12: Writing out of Silence

In this episode we speak with Melissa Hassard, founder of Women Writers of the Triad (WWOT). Founded in 2012, WWOT's mission is “to support, encourage, and nurture each other while working to find our voice, and hone our craft”. Join us as we talk to Melissa about the challenges and rewards she has experienced on her journey with WWOT. [Read More]

July 7, 2015

In The Margins E11: Cowboys & Poets & Writers

In this episode we speak with Kevin Larimer, Editor in Chief of Poets & Writers Magazine. A crucial source of information and guidance for creative writers, Poets & Writers is the nation's largest nonprofit literary organization serving poets, fiction writers and creative nonfiction writers. Join us as we learn about the magazine, the editorial process, trends in the literary industry and more. [Read More]

June 16, 2015

In The Margins E10: Poetry, a Lifestyle Choice

In this episode we speak with Elizabeth Burke-Dain, Marketing and Media Director for the Poetry Foundation. With a $200M endowment and its prestigious Poetry Magazine dating to 1912, The Poetry Foundation is the largest organization promoting poetry in the United States. Join us as we learn how the Poetry Foundation works to ensure poetry has a "vigorous presence... in our culture". [Read More]

June 2, 2015

In The Margins E9: Sound Like Yourself: An Interview with Graywolf Press

Graywolf Press is a leading independent publisher of contemporary American and international literature. In this episode we talk with Executive Editor Jeff Shotts to learn how they discover and work with leading writers such as Eula Biss and Claudia Rankine. We also learn how their non-profit status allows them freedom to work at the leading edge of the art and what he means when he suggests writers "Sound Like Yourself". [Read More]

May 19, 2015

In The Margins E6: Road Trip: Tate Street goes to AWP 2015

The Association of Writers and Writing Programs is a premier annual event with over 12,000 attendees. Join our regular host, Abigail Browning, and our Reviews Editor, Greg Brown, to hear what Tate Street has in store for this year's show as well as some hints and tips for new attendees. And, if you're there, come see us at booth #1512! [Read More]

April 7, 2015