Ten Chapbook Contests Open for Submissions
If you’re a writer with a small collection of poetry, essays, fiction, or hybrid work, enter these contests for a chance to win publication, a cash prize, and more.
The Essay as a Form of Giving Up
One way to consider the essay is as a way to capture, study, and release back into the world a question or story that preoccupies you.
These Essays That Started Out as Tweets Will Inspire You to Write—or Tweet, I Guess
“This article ended up being one of my favorite assignments ever—and all from a little bit of shameless public thirsting on Twitter.”
Lauren Oyler Is Interested in the “Patheticness” of Our Online Lives
As part of our Social Media Week series, editor Kendall Storey chats with ‘Fake Accounts’ author Lauren Oyler.
Expand Your Artistic Endeavors with a Fellowship or Residency
Looking for some residencies and fellowships to apply to? Here are a few you might want to bookmark.
Poems That Will Inspire You to Keep Writing
To celebrate National Poetry Month, we asked authors the question: “What poem or poet inspires you to keep writing?”
How Do You Edit a Literary Magazine?
A roundtable discussion with the editors of ‘Catapult’ and ‘Don’t Write Alone.’
To All the Readers Who Taught Us to Love Books
For Valentine’s Day, some members of the Catapult staff thank the people who encouraged their love of books and reading.
Fully Funded Residencies from Switzerland to Colorado
Are you looking for a writing residency, but held back by the cost? Check out this list of fully funded programs currently accepting applications!
Editing and Publishing Lingo You Should Know
If it’s your first time taking a workshop or working with an editor, here are some terms you might come across.