Writing a cover letter for submission to literary magazines is a skill rarely taught in creative writing classes or workshops. That’s because teachers want their students to focus on the craft of writing, not on the lure of publishing. Writing and publishing are very different; one can be an artist without ever participating in the …
The theme for this month’s Readers Write column is “roots”. Interpret that as you will, and send your words to us by June 30th! See the “Submissions” section of our menu for more info about Readers Write.
I live in Boston. Last Saturday, several of my cousins came to visit. We all grew up not too far from the city — the length of a long commute — but we’d only spent a handful of afternoons there as children: field trips, Disney on Ice, maybe a birthday. Boston seems like a world …
Well, the storm that hit the Northeast this weekend slowed down its release a bit, but now the sun is out and so is Broad! #3. You can download it from our “Issues” page above or read it over Issuu. We hope you enjoy it –– and, if inspired, please submit! Best, Heather
Dear readers, Please remember the following: You deserve to feel safe in your expression of your sexuality. You do not have to apologize for other people’s violations. The world will try to make you feel ugly; you are not. Recently, I was at bar with some friends. I was buzzed and we were dancing. The …
Brittany introduced me to an interesting new writerly blog, MFA Day Job. From their description: Some of the writers featured here love their jobs. Others are just getting through the day. Some wake up at four a.m. to write, and some squeeze writing time in every few weeks. Some don’t have paying jobs, but depend on … Continue reading »
This post is overdue. Unfortunately, I and the other editors don’t get paid to compile rad webzines in the name of gender justice in publishing– we have jobs and school to attend to. Thus, our blogging opportunities can be sporadic. Somehow, we still find time to read enlightening online articles we want to share with … Continue reading »
Everyday Feminism posted this useful guide to listening as a person of privilege and an ally to social justice stuggles. I thought it was a nice breakdown and I agree that to simply listen and learn is valuable and sometimes the most appropriate position one can take. I also found it refreshing that cis white … Continue reading »
The winner of April’s door-themed readers write challenge is Jenny Lapekas with her entry titled “Long Stay”. Congratulations, Jenny, and thank you to everyone who submitted! LONG STAY by Jenny Lapekas My father begins in the middle of the lot, close to the hangar. He is thorough as he scans the cars in one sweep … Continue reading »
No Steubenville coverage this week, but I have been reading about the rape crisis in Syria. It’s an important story and one that’s been largely ignored — or forgotten? — by the other side of the world even as it’s been happening. I also did some reading about the trial of Kermit Gosnell and his … Continue reading »
Sometimes words just don’t describe our experiences as well as random video clips, and that’s OK, because tumblr has given us #whatshouldwecallme and a variety of spin-off blogs that never fail to amuse us when we should be doing something more productive. Except I don’t think there’s one specifically for writers and MFA students. And … Continue reading »
Here’s the winner of our Readers Write column for March, for which the theme was “clean.” Amber Shockley, thank you for submitting this poem. Swab Amber Shockley Believe me, I would scour my whole body if I thought clean would become a curse I could live with. No more dirty soles or skin collected … Continue reading »
