Join authors Michele Morano and Destiny O. Birdsong’s discussion as a part of the Visiting Writers Series. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-talks-an-evening-with-michele-morano-and-destiny-o-birdsong-tickets-132143850815
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Nonfiction Writing Contest
The Nasiona is seeking submissions for a micro-nonfiction/poetry writing tournament. Submissions must be non-fiction stories about your life (ie. micro-memoir). Learn more about the contest here They will consider every submission for publication consideration, even if you don’t win the tournament. Deadline: February 5, 2021
Congratulations to Carolyn Goffman!
Congratulations to Carolyn Goffman for the publication of her new book As Senior Lecturer in the Department of English, Professor Goffman specializes in postcolonial literature and theory. Her new book, Mary Mills Patrick’s Cosmopolitan Mission and the Constantinople Woman’s College (Lexington Books, 2020), follows Mary Mills Patrick, the president of the college for 34 years. The…Continue reading Congratulations to Carolyn Goffman!
Visiting Writers Series: Upcoming Event
Register Here for the Event Find copies of the books below: Like Love by Michele Morano Negotiations by Destiny O. Birdsong
Book Contest — January 2021
Dynamo Verlag, a boutique publisher of poetry and fiction, has launched its first-ever book contest. The contest is open to book-length manuscripts of poetry or prose. The entry fee is $15 and the winner will receive a $500 advance against royalties and publication in Fall 2021. The contest is ending soon! The deadline for entries is January…Continue reading Book Contest — January 2021
“LatinXAmerican” Art Exhibit Opens Today, Jan. 7
The new exhibit, “LatinXAmerican,” opens online Jan. 7th. The collection features 38 Latinx artists and can be viewed on DePaul Art Museum’s website here: https://resources.depaul.edu/art-museum/exhibitions/Pages/latinx-american.aspx
Looking to Work at DePaul as a Graduate Student?
Happy New Year! If you are planning to apply for a Graduate Assistantship in 2021-22, please use the link below to our Scholarship Connect website. Applications are due by January 31st for new and continuing students. https://depaul.academicworks.com/opportunities/35267. For any questions, please contact Professor June Chung for the MALP at jchung10@depaul.edu or Professor Rebecca Johns-Trissler for the MAWP/MFA…Continue reading Looking to Work at DePaul as a Graduate Student?
NEW SCHOLARSHIP for English Majors!
Learn more about June Verbillion here. Apply now! FAFSA Application General Application If you have any questions, please contact Professor Rebecca Cameron, Acting Chair and Director of Undergraduate Studies, at rcameron@depaul.edu.
Writing Competition!
Are you looking to enter a writing competition during Winter Break? Check out The Nasiona’s Micro-Fiction/Poetry Writing Prompt Tournament! This tournament’s writing prompt is: The First Time Was Also The Last Learn more about the competition (including the prize) here.
Literary Prize: Submissions Open
Submissions are now open for the DISQUIET Literary Prize! This contest is for writing in any genre, by a writer who has not published more than one book. The winners in each genre (nonfiction, fiction, poetry) will be published. The grand prize winner will receive a full scholarship including tuition, lodging, and a $1,000 travel…Continue reading Literary Prize: Submissions Open