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    We are reading for the last drop before our summer hiatus
    Editor
    • Jun 10
    • 1 min

    We are reading for the last drop before our summer hiatus

    Every summer The Weight Journal takes a bit of a break. Currently we are reading for our last drop of accepted submissions before we head...
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    When the Center Cannot Hold (a note to poets)
    Editor
    • Jun 11, 2021
    • 4 min

    When the Center Cannot Hold (a note to poets)

    tl:dr Writing poetry center-aligned drives (most) modern poets and editors crazy. We at The Weight Journal will still read them, but we...
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    The Weight Journal welcomes Robin Moten!
    Editor
    • Apr 3, 2021
    • 1 min

    The Weight Journal welcomes Robin Moten!

    Robin Moten​ has just joined The Weight Journal's editorial staff! ​Robin (known to loved ones as Robbie) has recently been busy writing...
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    Back from our hiatus with a TON of new material!
    Editor
    • Oct 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    Back from our hiatus with a TON of new material!

    All-in. Hybrid. Remote. We're still trying to figure this new world order out, but that has not stopped pens from capturing snapshots of...
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    The Weight Journal Returns on October 16th!
    Editor
    • Sep 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    The Weight Journal Returns on October 16th!

    The school year is officially underway: in-person, hybrid, and remote. Somehow we're all keeping our heads (barely) above the rising...
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    Editor interview with Frontier Poetry
    Editor
    • Sep 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Editor interview with Frontier Poetry

    "As a platform for emerging poets, our mission is to provide practical help for serious writers. The community lifts itself up together...
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    NewPages Blog Interviews our EIC
    Editor
    • Jul 4, 2020
    • 1 min

    NewPages Blog Interviews our EIC

    "New Lit on the Block: The Weight Journal" Learn about how we got started, who we are, and where we're going. Click here to read the article
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    Yvonne Ventresca Interviews our EIC
    Editor
    • Jun 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Yvonne Ventresca Interviews our EIC

    Author and blogger Yvonne Ventresca asked our editor-in-chief a few questions on The Weight Journal and advice for writers young and old....
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    Call for works on racial identity
    Editor
    • Jun 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    Call for works on racial identity

    While submissions are still open for all students and on all topics, we are currently interested in works that are focused on matters of...
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    Meet the Editors
    Editor
    • May 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    Meet the Editors

    When you're done reading the three new works we've published today, learn a little about our staff.
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    Our Interview with TrishHopkinson.com
    Editor
    • Apr 9, 2020
    • 1 min

    Our Interview with TrishHopkinson.com

    Click here to read our interview with "poet, blogger, and advocate for the literary arts," Trish Hopkinson! We were thrilled to talk...
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    @theWEIGHTJ ~ Follow us on Twitter!
    Editor
    • Mar 26, 2020
    • 1 min

    @theWEIGHTJ ~ Follow us on Twitter!

    Our Twitter account is now up and running! We will be using it to share our accepted works, as well as publishing opportunities outside...
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    What we mean by “WEIGHT”
    Editor
    • Mar 24, 2020
    • 1 min

    What we mean by “WEIGHT”

    We are looking to publish complete works that carry some "weight" or gravitas. Writing that leaves the reader a bit stunned, stopped in...
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    ATTN Writers: Submissions are Open and Editors are Reading to Publish on April 1st!
    Editor
    • Mar 18, 2020
    • 1 min

    ATTN Writers: Submissions are Open and Editors are Reading to Publish on April 1st!

    The WEIGHT is actively reading the submissions we've received and will begin publishing accepted material on April 1st!
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    Welcome to The WEIGHT
    Editor
    • Mar 15, 2020
    • 1 min

    Welcome to The WEIGHT

    We are now open for creative writing submissions from high school students! To learn more, see our ABOUT page. To submit see, our...
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