Registration Open! "Submit Strategically: Short Fiction, Essays, and Poetry"
Online, a clear, supportive roadmap into the world of publishing short works.
Alle teaching online!
Submit Strategically: Short Fiction, Essays, and Poetry
Two sessions: July 19th & July 26th
Each meeting: 1:10 pm - 3:10 pm PT — online
All levels
Whether you’ve got a tidy stack of short stories, a hot mess of poetry, essays ideas coming out your ears, or just a growing hunger to publish, Alle’s class will help you demystify the submission process and make it work for you.
Define what literary success looks like for you
Understand genre expectations, money, and word counts
Research and identify the right journals, magazines, and opportunities for your work
Decode editorial guidelines and write strong query letters
Build sustainable submission systems that help you submit consistently, bouncing back from rejection
Leave with a personalized submission tracker, a query letter for short work, and the tools to approach traditional publishing with clarity and intention.
No previous work required. Bring curiosity and a desire to get your writing into publication.
Aubrey Unemori, Programs Manager at Richard Hugo House: “Alle’s style is clear, authoritative, and direct. She weaves personal experience into her lessons, creating a balance that keeps content from feeling dry—and she always makes space for questions, responding thoughtfully.”
Student feedback: “My pitch was exploded, re-assembled, and profoundly changed.”
Learn to build a smart, sustainable strategy centered on your personal goals—one that boosts your confidence, improves your acceptance rate, and strengthens your literary resume.