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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 2h

We are looking for poems that perform Olympic feats with language that leave the reader in wonder while referring to humanity. We want powerful imagery and enjoy juxtaposition.

October’s theme is space/place.

November’s theme is community.

Details below:

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 3h

“Getting off road means leaving maps behind and orienting by nature’s landmarks, not only to get our bearings, but to discover the stories they tell around, above, behind, and below us in the natural world, wherever that may be. “

From Kayann Short’s “Off Road:”

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 3h

The editors of West Trade Review are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived.

We are seeking personal essays exploring creative practice, support for the literary or creative life, hopes/desires/goals for the arts.

Details below:

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 1d

The editors of West Trade Review seek creative nonfiction that engages with the ideas of mental health and mental wellness.

Submissions close soon on Oct. 15th.

Details at the link below:

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 1d

We’re excited to announce the acquisition of Alec Hershman’s poetry manuscript, Spine of the Hug. It is forthcoming from @ironoakeditions.bsky.social in the Fall of 2026.

Preview a poem below:
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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 2d

Get inspired. Connect with other readers and writers.

Subscribe to our new Substack and receive our free monthly newsletter or become a monthly or annual subscriber for exclusive poems, essays, and community conversations.

Details at the link below:

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 2d

“Well, bravo,
I thought, sick to death of the legacy parade that really means
people aren’t okay with the mortal coil coming.”

Michelle Bitting’s “Maybe Red Devils Run from my Heart," forthcoming in the Fall 2025 collection of Online Exclusives.

Details:

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 2d

“What can repentance mean
to someone who was never an apostle?”

Excerpt from Natalie Marino’s “Paraphrase.” Read the full poem at our Substack, Roots & Words at the link below:

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 2d

Submissions are open. Send us your best short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.

Before submitting, please review our guidelines at the link below:

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 7d

“Loss knocks you off your bearings. It divides your life into before and after.”

Excerpt from John Jacboson’s “Dancing with Louise Gluck,” exclusively on our Subtack, Roots & Words.

Read it at the link below:

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 7d

The editors of West Trade Review are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived.

We are seeking personal essays exploring creative practice, support for the literary or creative life, hopes/desires/goals for the arts.

Details below:

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#writingcommunity

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 5d

“The night window leaks. Dogs mange the yard, hungrier every year.”

Excerpt from “We will pretend this is more than a poem” by Megan Merchant @meganmerchant.bsky.social. It is forthcoming in October for the fall collection of Online Exclusives.

Read below:
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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 8d

“… It’s hard

to love a good man. He’s perpetually under trial.“

Excerpt from “Antelopes” by Kuhu Joshi. It is forthcoming in our Fall 2025 collection of Online Exclusives.

Read the full poem at the link below:

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 6d

The editors of West Trade Review seek creative nonfiction that engages with the ideas of mental health and mental wellness.

Submissions close soon Oct. 15th.

Details at the link below:
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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 5d

The most profound insights emerge from allowing symbolism to be our guide.

Check out this week’s poetry generative writing prompt from associate poetry editor Allisa Cherry at our new Substack, Roots & Words.

See below:
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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 5d

“The night window leaks. Dogs mange the yard, hungrier every year.”

Excerpt from “We will pretend this is more than a poem” by Megan Merchant @meganmerchant.bsky.social. It is forthcoming in October for the fall collection of Online Exclusives.

Read below:
buff.ly/SY9mbfr
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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 6d

Need honest, constructive criticism to maximize your manuscript’s potential? Consider working with one of our professional editors who can offer detailed developmental feedback. The @ironoakeditions.bsky.social editorial critique team is here to help.

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 6d

The editors of West Trade Review seek creative nonfiction that engages with the ideas of mental health and mental wellness.

Submissions close soon Oct. 15th.

Details at the link below:
buff.ly/54GOiAT

#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #poetry #writing #creativewriting #essays #writer #reading

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 6d

We are looking for poems that perform Olympic feats with language that leave the reader in wonder while reminding us of what makes us human.

Send us work that uniquely explores October’s theme of space/place.

November’s upcoming theme is community.

Details below:
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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 7d

The editors of West Trade Review are looking for essays that explore creative life expansively conceived.

We are seeking personal essays exploring creative practice, support for the literary or creative life, hopes/desires/goals for the arts.

Details below:

buff.ly/5dqzrrG

#writingcommunity

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 7d

“Loss knocks you off your bearings. It divides your life into before and after.”

Excerpt from John Jacboson’s “Dancing with Louise Gluck,” exclusively on our Subtack, Roots & Words.

Read it at the link below:

buff.ly/uis1ao0

#writingcommunity

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 7d

“The Salvage is an adventurous gothic trip through Scottish tradition.”

Excerpt from review of Anbara Salam’s The Salvage, new from @tinhouse.bsky.social.

Read the full review at the link below:

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 8d

“… It’s hard

to love a good man. He’s perpetually under trial.“

Excerpt from “Antelopes” by Kuhu Joshi. It is forthcoming in our Fall 2025 collection of Online Exclusives.

Read the full poem at the link below:

buff.ly/lQD9sbT

#writingcommunity

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 8d

The editors of West Trade Review seek creative nonfiction that engages with the ideas of mental health and mental wellness.

Submissions close Oct. 15th!

Details at the link below:

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 8d

“This collection offers a halting, cautious, and ultimately mature vision of personal healing.“

Excerpt from review of The Natural Order of Things by @donikakelly.bsky.social , new from @graywolfpress.bsky.social

Read the full review at the link below:

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