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Ten Chapbook Contests Open for Submissions

If you’re a writer with a small collection of poetry, essays, fiction, or hybrid work, enter these contests for a chance to win publication, a cash prize, and more.

Aug 10, 2022
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The Essay as a Form of Giving Up

One way to consider the essay is as a way to capture, study, and release back into the world a question or story that preoccupies you.

Jun 09, 2022
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These Essays That Started Out as Tweets Will Inspire You to Write—or Tweet, I Guess

“This article ended up being one of my favorite assignments ever—and all from a little bit of shameless public thirsting on Twitter.”

Apr 29, 2022
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Lauren Oyler Is Interested in the “Patheticness” of Our Online Lives

As part of our Social Media Week series, editor Kendall Storey chats with ‘Fake Accounts’ author Lauren Oyler.

Apr 26, 2022
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Expand Your Artistic Endeavors with a Fellowship or Residency

Looking for some residencies and fellowships to apply to? Here are a few you might want to bookmark.

Apr 14, 2022
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Poems That Will Inspire You to Keep Writing

To celebrate National Poetry Month, we asked authors the question: “What poem or poet inspires you to keep writing?”

Apr 06, 2022
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How Do You Edit a Literary Magazine?

A roundtable discussion with the editors of ‘Catapult’ and ‘Don’t Write Alone.’

Mar 31, 2022
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To All the Readers Who Taught Us to Love Books

For Valentine’s Day, some members of the Catapult staff thank the people who encouraged their love of books and reading.

Feb 14, 2022
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Fully Funded Residencies from Switzerland to Colorado

Are you looking for a writing residency, but held back by the cost? Check out this list of fully funded programs currently accepting applications!

Sep 08, 2021
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Editing and Publishing Lingo You Should Know

If it’s your first time taking a workshop or working with an editor, here are some terms you might come across.

Apr 05, 2021