The struggle is real, but worth it
At 13, Jessica Pena created a box full of writings for her future self at 30. She’s currently 29 and …Read More
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Global nomad finds community online
When asked where she’s from, Wendy Rudder has difficulty pinpointing one place. A Canadian citizen who was born in Trinidad …Read More
Kate Moeller20 November 2018 
Publishing, NaNoWriMo & beyond
We recently caught up with longtime student and published author Janelle Ward. A Minnesota native, Janelle has lived in the …Read More
Kate Moeller1 November 2017 
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Lit Mag Grab BagPublishing
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Keira5 great places to submit your poetry
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BobWhere to Submit Your Flash Fiction
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