For almost as long as we’ve been publishing, Exposition Review has hosted our free “Share Your Voice!” workshop for emerging writers with the ultimate goal of publishing their work. During the pandemic, this has taken place online, which has enabled us to expand our guests to include not only WriteGirl teens and alums but students… Continue reading Recap: WriteGirl and DREAMing Out Loud Writers Share Their Voices at Annual Workshop →
When Exposition Review faced the option of potentially cancelling our annual WriteGirl “Share Your Voice!” workshop due to COVID-19 concerns, we decided instead to make the presentation virtual and host it entirely online via Zoom thanks to WriteGirl. The workshop started on Sunday morning, March 15, and taught mentees and alumni of WriteGirl about the… Continue reading Recap: Publishing Workshop with WriteGirl Goes Virtual →
There are a few key events each year that Exposition Review editors look forward to; our annual launch party, getting tacos during our retreat weekend, and hosting our WriteGirl workshop at The Hatchery Press.
In 2017, Exposition Review had the pleasure of hosting our first seminar and interactive workshop for WriteGirl at The Hatchery. WriteGirl is a fantastic Los Angeles-based non-profit dedicated to mentoring young women and developing their creative writing skills as they progress through junior high and high school, while The Hatchery is a unique co-working space and community of writers in… Continue reading Recap: “Share Your Voice!” Seminar with WriteGirl and 826LA →
WriteGirl has long been one of Exposition Review’s favorite creative writing non-profits. Not only does it help emerging authors develop their skills and receive invaluable mentorship, but given that Exposition Review is an all-female editorial team, we also love WriteGirl’s emphasis on empowering young women. Every year they work with over 500 girls throughout Los… Continue reading Recap: WriteGirl “Share Your Voice!” Seminar @ The Hatchery →
Exposition Review is thrilled to share our latest issue, Vol. IX: “POP!”! “POP!” is the intersection of tradition and trend. Whether satirizing an overused metaphor in poetry or confronting violence in Gaza, these pieces are made relevant both by their immediacy and because they are rooted in the human experience. It is full of moments… Continue reading Exposition Review, Vol. IX: “POP!” Launch →
by Rhiann Sheffie Poetry Hot corn crackles in the oiled pot As thug clots tie knots in my stomach The TV in Granny’s room never stops Background noise of politics and hot goss MSNBC is its latest beat Another Black boys defeat Caught on the 911 call The dash cam The revolution won’t be… Continue reading pop, pop, pop →
Vol. IX: “POP!” is the intersection of tradition and trend. Whether satirizing an overused metaphor in poetry or confronting violence in Gaza, these pieces are made relevant both by their immediacy and because they are rooted in the human experience. We hope you’ll find moments that will surprise you, inspire you to think outside… Continue reading Vol. IX: “POP!” →
What should I read next?—Scratch that. What should I listen to next? As we roll out the new season of our podcast Transposition, we want to take a moment to appreciate and recognize some of our favorite literary-themed podcasts. These hidden gems offer a rich tapestry of bookish discussions, author interviews, and deep dives… Continue reading Expo Recommends: Podcast Edition →
In honor of #GivingTuesday, we’re waiving our submission fees on Tuesday, November 28, so you can donate your money or time to your favorite organizations. If you’re looking for suggestions, here are some of our favorite orgs we recommend donating your dollars to or getting involved with as a volunteer.