FEMSPEC, an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal dedicated to challenging gender through speculative means in any genre, seeks volunteers to fill the following role: BOOK REVIEW EDITOR   *Duties Include :  *Soliciting book reviews from contributors to the journal, supervising the book review submission process, screening submitted book reviews for quality and relevance to the scope of the journal, coordinating with the Production Editor to ensure approved book reviews are

How Workshops, Community and Curiosity Shaped My Writing Life   For any readers wanting to get into the business of poetry: I didn’t set out with a grand plan to become a poet. In fact, my journey began quite simply—with a decision to attend a face-to-face poetry workshop. I wrote a poem instead of a short story for class one time and a member, Dani, suggested I try poetry instead.   I still remember that afternoon at City Lit: the circle of chairs, the quiet shuffling of not

Ms. and Smith College Program for the Study of Women, Gender & Sexuality Present — Writing for the Popular Press: A Workshop for Feminist Scholars and Grassroots Leaders, on campus at Smith College, July 13-15, 2026. Application deadline: March 16, 2026. Workshop leaders include Ms. scholars, writers and editors: Aviva Dove-Viebahn, Arizona State University Carrie N. Baker, Smith College Loretta Ross, Smith College Janell Hobson, University at Albany Stacy Keltner, Kennesaw S