The Writing Fae

We have been very busy faes recently, but we are so excited to get back to our roots with our next monthly open mic! Let’s make magic and build community together this Thursday, August 20th at Orange Spot Coffee at 6 PM! We can’t wait to see you all there!

Calling all poets! Are you ready to share your poetic voice with the world? Our Poem of the Month Contest for September is open, and we are open to international submissions!
THIS MONTH’S THEME:

September: Redirection as protection

- Dumped
- Hindsight
- Spiritual protection

Eligibility:
- Open to poets worldwide!
- Must be 18 or older.
- Submissions must be original and unpublished elsewhere.

Submission Guidelines:
- Format: Typed and submitted as a PDF.
- Length: Each poem must not exceed 40 lines.
- Title: Don’t forget to include a title for your poem.
- Number: You may submit up to 3 poems each month.
- Deadline: Submit by the 25th of this month!
Selection Process:
- Our panel of judges will review all submissions.
- Winning poems will be featured in our monthly newsletter and on our website.

Submit your work today and be part of a vibrant community celebrating the art of poetry. We can’t wait to read your work!

Submission link: in bio!

Don’t miss your chance to share your poetic flair! 🌿💫

We are so excited to share that Chelsea Locklear’s poem, “The Miracle Chasers” is our poem of the month for August! This poem is a vulnerable, powerful, and ultimately optimistic portrayal of the very real pain associated with fertility issues. It simultaneously reads as an expression of solidarity and a rallying cry for the “miracle chasers” of the world, and we feel it’s something everyone should read. Chelsea believes in whimsy and impossible things: that people can change, that the world can become kinder, and that hope is a worthwhile investment. She writes poetry and creates art but is still reluctant to claim either title. She’s happiest wandering museums, getting lost in unfamiliar cities, and collecting stories along the way. Still under construction, she lives in Charleston with her dog, Moose. Congratulations Chelsea, and welcome to the fae-mily! Thank you for trusting us with this poem; we are so excited to share it with the world!

Today’s the day fae babes! At 6 PM tonight we will be hosting our next Words and Wonder creative writing class on Zoom - Creating a Picture With Your Words! There are lots of ways to interpret this class; maybe you want to learn more about descriptive language, or maybe you’re a bit of an artist too like our beloved Georgia Nubia and want to take a more literal approach and literally create a picture with your words and create visual art from your poetry too. The world is your oyster, and Georgia is the absolute perfect guide for this class! We can’t wait to share her magic with all of you later! See you there!

Embrace the magic of the Moon Fairy Journal! A perfect gift for those who love to capture their dreams and musings. Let your words dance across its pages and illuminate your inner world. Order yours today and let the inspiration flow!

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We have been very busy faes recently, but we are so excited to get back to our roots with our next monthly open mic! Let’s make magic and build community together this Thursday, July 16th at Orange Spot Coffee at 6 PM! We can’t wait to see you all there!

Huge, huge, huge thank you to everyone who showed up to the Chicago stop of the 12 Thoughts to Self anthology book tour at Kibbitznest! We were there celebrating the talented Paul Brucker, and so greatly appreciated the opportunity to build community with you all! Until next time, Chicago! We hope to be back soon!

Submit your poetry!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLvoj3VyCgvGUEg97Vkqlo80-_zZgWdrxua2R1xeiFqkyIkg/viewform?pli=1

Calling all poets! Are you ready to share your poetic voice with the world? Our Poem of the Month Contest for August is open, and we are open to international submissions!
THIS MONTH’S THEME:

August: Building the life of your dreams

- Setting plans to action
- Observation + recollection
- Basking in the process

Eligibility:
- Open to poets worldwide!
- Must be 18 or older.
- Submissions must be original and unpublished elsewhere.

Submission Guidelines:
- Format: Typed and submitted as a PDF.
- Length: Each poem must not exceed 40 lines.
- Title: Don’t forget to include a title for your poem.
- Number: You may submit up to 3 poems each month.
- Deadline: Submit by the 25th of this month!
Selection Process:
- Our panel of judges will review all submissions.
- Winning poems will be featured in our monthly newsletter and on our website.

Submit your work today and be part of a vibrant community celebrating the art of poetry. We can’t wait to read your work!

Submission link: in bio!

Don’t miss your chance to share your poetic flair! 🌿💫

Photography Contest Alert! 📸

Are you ready to showcase your photography skills and win a $200 cash prize? 💰✨

Submit your stunning photographs for a chance to be featured on the cover of the September issue of The Writing Fae!

Submissions for short stories and artwork are open as well! (this is not included for the cash prize)

🗓 Contest Open: July 1 – August 1, 2026

🌐 Visit our website to submit your entries: https://forms.gle/SBCeziFUTVUB2T3w9