Writing from the heart, shaping it into art: How memoir evolves into prose

In honor of Valentine’s Day and the end of Desirée Magney’s tenure as publisher of the Little Patuxent Review, we’re republishing her advice to memoir writers. There’s still time to submit your own memoir or personal essay to LPR–we’re accepting submissions through March 1. LPR’s publisher, Desirée Magney, offers some insight on writing narrative and […]

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Winter Issue 2018: Two Poems by Katy Day

In a recent blog post, Little Patuxent Review board member George Clack writes that the latest issue was “a revelation” to him. In particular, this fiction teacher with “pretty high standards” was “blown away by all the youthful talent on display at the reading.” This week on the LPR blog, we’re happy to release two poems by Katy […]

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Announcement: Reading for LPR Winter 2018 issue on March 17

Little Patuxent Review (LPR) will host its annual reading at The Writer’s Center on Saturday, March 17th from 2:00 – 4:00 PM.  We will feature artists from our Winter 2018 issue, including poets of the Black Ladies Brunch Collective (BLBC) and other readers of fiction and nonfiction. View the work of our featured artist, Paul Rucker. […]

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Concerning Craft: How is a Poem Born?

The “Concerning Craft” series introduces Little Patuxent Review contributors, showcases their work and draws back the curtain to reveal a little of what went into producing it. Our latest comes from Mary Makofske, whose poem “Museum of Dusty Metaphors” appeared in LPR’s Summer 2015 issue. More recently she is the recipient of the 2017 Atlanta Review International Poetry Prize and […]

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Winter 2018 Issue Launch

Winter 2018 Issue: Launch on January 21, 2018, 2:00 pm Oliver’s Carriage House 5410 Leaf Treader Way Columbia, MD 21044 The winter 2018 issue launch will feature readings of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, a presentation of the Michael J. Clark Best of LPR Fiction Award, and a video presentation by artist Paul Rucker. Readers will […]

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