Any beginning writer immediately comes face-to-face with two seemingly contradictory truths about writing. First, almost anything can be grist for a good story, no matter how mundane or commonplace it might seem. Secondly—and here's the seemingly contradictory part—just because something seems…
Read more » 0 CommentsCall it a contest inside a contest—our winter “Tools” theme contest. A pop-up contest. A flash contest. A 5-5-5-5 contest. Only 5 days to submit (no fee), starting November 5. $50 awarded for one prompt response. 500 words max. How is this a contest inside a contest? Our "big"…
Read more » 0 CommentsOur submission doors are just about to open! In less than an hour, actually. Before you submit, please take some time to read the poems, short stories, and creative nonfiction in our Summer 2018 issue. Kick off your shoes, pour yourself something to drink, and read the work of these writers. Read…
Read more » 0 CommentsBaltimore Review recently had a table at the Bridgewater International Poetry Festival. During breaks between readings, I asked participants to write a writing prompt on a 3X5 card to share with Baltimore Review readers. Many were happy to comply. (I think my candy basket helped.) Thanks to everyone…
Read more » 1 CommentsThe BR submission period for both contest (fee, theme, prizes to contest winners) and non-contest (no fee ever, theme or not, $40 payment for accepted work by Amazon e-gift card or PayPal) submissions ends May 31, 2018. All contest fees are used for contest prizes, non-contest payments to…
Read more » 0 CommentsAn interview with playwright—and BR editor—Holly Morse-Ellington, including some thoughtful responses about her process that may be an inspiration to writers in many genres. What's the title of your play, and when and where is it premiering? How long will it run? Free To Go premieres at…
Read more » 0 CommentsThe year was 1984: my hair was big; my bangles were many; and my pick for Pulitzer-prize winning book of the year was Duran Duran: The First Four Years of the Fab Five—by Neil Gaiman. Yes, that Neil Gaiman, and no, it didn’t win the Pulitzer (total rip-off). Years have passed since that…
Read more » 1 CommentsPEN America held its 2018 Literary Awards Ceremony on February 20 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts – and Baltimore Review contributors made the prestigious list of honorees. PEN America President Andrew Solomon kicked off the evening at the pre-ceremony cocktail reception, proposing…
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