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Category Archives: News
Spring 2013 Issue, Edited by Major Jackson
We are excited to announce the publication of our Spring 2013 issue, which features prose and poetry compiled by our Guest Editor Major Jackson. This issue includes the work of several distinguished writers and newcomers, featuring poetry by writers like … Continue reading
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New Blog Feature: Writing Lessons
We’re excited to announce a new feature for the Ploughshares Blog geared towards writing students: “Writing Lessons.” In this feature writing students will discuss lessons learned, epiphanies about craft, and the challenges of studying writing. The exciting part of this feature … Continue reading
Randolph Reads from “Haven’s Wake” at Porter Square Books
On Thursday, April 11th, Ploughshares Editor-in-Chief Ladette Randolph read from her new novel, Haven’s Wake, at Porter Square Books, in Cambridge, MA. About the book: Early July, and the corn in eastern Nebraska stands ten feet tall; after a near-decade of … Continue reading
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More Pushcart Prize Nominees
In December we announced our nominees for the Pushcart Prize, as seen in the 2012 issues of Ploughshares. Last week, we received a list of further nominations of poetry and prose published in 2012 in Ploughshares. Good luck to all … Continue reading
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Tagged Allison Benis White, Charles Baxter, Claudia Rankine, Emily Torzs, Eric Fair, James Tolan, Joel Brouwer, John Rybicki, Joshua Howes, Major Jackson, Mark Slouka, Mary Gordon, Nance Van Winckel, Peter Everwine, Rachel Zucker, Ralph James Savarese, Steve Almond, Valerie Bandura, Victoria Chang
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AWP Essentials
Dear Ploughshares, What if I want all my AWP Boston advice and recommendations gathered in one place? You’ve published five posts so far, and that’s a little overwhelming. What’s a conference attendee to do? Sincerely, Concerned Attendee Well, AWP attendee, … Continue reading
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Ploughshares at AWP13
AWP in Boston is almost upon us! The conference schedule is so packed with excellent presentations, panels, and readings that it can get a little overwhelming. For your convenience, we’ve pulled out and highlighted sessions and readings featuring Ploughshares editors. … Continue reading
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Tagged David Huddle, DeWitt Henry, Emily Bernard, Ladette Randolph, Maggie Dietz, Major Jackson, Margot Livesey
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Ploughshares’ Emerging Writer’s Contest is open!
The 2013 Ploughshares Emerging Writer’s Contest is now open! We will be reading from February 1 (today!) to April 2nd, and you can submit via our online submission manager. The contest will recognize work by an emerging writer in each … Continue reading
Introducing… The New Ploughshares Blog!
The Ploughshares blog has changed a lot since we first launched it in 2009. Back then, it was mostly a supplement to the magazine—a clearinghouse for announcements, extra contributors’ notes, and all the other little tidbits that wouldn’t fit elsewhere. … Continue reading
What I Want From Ploughshares: A List
Just about a week ago, I sent an email out to our email newsletter subscribers asking them: “What do you want from Ploughshares?” The response has been amazing. …So amazing that I’ve been spending the better part of the week … Continue reading
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays, readers! No matter what you’re celebrating, or already celebrated, we hope that you are all safe, warm, and happy. We wish you good times with family and friends, many hours of idle reading, and not-so-idle writing, and a … Continue reading
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