FEATURED
The Fall Issue
New poems, essays, and voice notes from the journal.
WORDS IN MOTION
Stories That Move Us
Read poems, interviews, prompts, and literacy tools for readers, writers, students, and teachers.
FEATURED STORIES
New Voices From the Journal
New poems, essays, and voice notes from the journal.
POETRY
Night Table Poems
GUIDES
Teachers' Reading List
01PROMPT
08 First Memory
A small prompt to start a page.
02INTERVIEW
09 Ada Rios Interview
A talk about voice, form, and small presses.
03WORKSHOPS
10 Spring Workshop Series
Live sessions for new and steady writers.
LISTEN
Poetry Readings
LISTEN
WRITE
Student Voices
WRITE
TOPICS AND GUIDES
Find Your Next Read
Read new verses, audio readings, and ways to share your own.
GUIDE
Poetry
Read new verses, audio readings, and ways to share your own.
TIPS
Writing Prompts
Short starts for classrooms, clubs, and open notebooks.
TRENDS
Author Talks
Q&As with poets, essayists, and local booksellers.
GUIDE
Literacy Tools
Simple reading help for families, schools, and after-school groups.
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of readings and issue notes
published poems and essays
430+
published poems and essays
literacy tools and lesson aids
68
literacy tools and lesson aids
Community
Customer notes
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MORE TO READ
Events, Calls, and Classes
Send poems, essays, and short stories during our current call.
NOW OPEN
Open Submissions
Send poems, essays, and short stories during our current call.
02EVENTS
24: City Reading Night
Live readings with poets and local hosts in shared spaces.
03TOOLS
25: Classroom Kits
Printables and reading guides for teachers and tutors.
SCHEDULE
Workshop Calendar
Find dates for craft talks, peer groups, and writing labs.
05LOCAL
Community Notes
Short stories from readers, students, and neighborhood partners.
06AUDIO
Audio Readings
Hear poems and author voices read with care and pace.
07ARCHIVE
Issue Archive
Read past issues and keep a trail of favorite pieces.
08JOIN
Volunteer Desk
Join the team that helps edit, host, and share the work.
Journal
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Questions
Common Reader Questions
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01Who is Moving Word for?+
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02Do you publish new work?+
Yes. We post poems, interviews, prompts, and community pieces on a steady editorial schedule all year long.
03How do I send work?+
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04Are your resources free?+
Most reading tools and guides are free. Some workshops may have a fee to help pay artists and hosts.
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