Poets & Writers Magazine - September - October 2023

In this issue

Our September/October issue features a special section on navigating the MFA, a profile of profile of award-winning poet and essayist Roger Reeves, a conversation with poet Jane Hirshfield, essays by five of the year’s best debut nonfiction writers, an interview with Random House executive editor and vice president Jamia Wilson; articles on the pressure of early success, how humor works in writing, and the impact of prepublication demand; plus a new column on publishing myths; writing prompts; contest deadlines; and more.

Poets & Writers Magazine Description:

For more than twenty years, Poets & Writers Magazine has been a trusted companion to writers who take their vocation seriously. Within its pages, our readers find provocative essays on the literary life, practical guidance for getting published and pursuing writing careers, in-depth profiles of poets, fiction writers, and writers of creative nonfiction, and conversation among fellow professionals.