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Holiday Love Stories [#16] from 2020-01-12T17:59:10
In this special holiday show, Kelly and Rose get drunk and tell listeners about their love story! Their friendship began in 2010 with a serendipitous ride-share and bloomed throughout their wild gl...
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Writing Routines, Lit Communities & Feminist Literary Journals [#15] from 2019-11-20T21:07:40
In this episode, Kelly and Rose talk about writing routines, being part of a literary community, and what it means to produce a feminist literary journal. Have an idea for a future episode? Send yo...
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Winning Grants to Fund Your Work Featuring Cameron Barnett [#14] from 2019-10-05T17:19:44
In this episode, Kelly and Rose interview Cameron Barnett, a poet and teacher in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cameron’s poetry explores the complexity of race and the body for a black man in today’s A...
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Starting a Literary Journal [#13] from 2019-09-09T00:54:19
Thinking of starting your own literary journal? In this episode, Kelly and Rose discuss the origins of POP - what's worked, what's failed miserably, and what keeps the journal going. Don't forget t...
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POPcast Turns 1! [#12] from 2019-08-27T20:22:44
Happy birthday to us! In this episode, Rose and Kelly reflect on a year of podcasting, the origins of POP, and what's yet to come. Have a suggestion for an upcoming episode? Email us at prettyowlpo...
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Writing Your Past with Wheeler Light [#11] from 2019-07-12T23:12:27
This episode features a special guest: past contributor Wheeler Light! Wheeler visited Kelly in Pittsburgh, which gave she and Rose an opportunity to interview him about all things poetry. In this ...
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Day-Job Writing, Side Hustles & More [#10] from 2019-06-16T15:38:18
Today’s episode is all about professional writing: whether you do it as a day job or you freelance. Kelly and Rose discuss how they write for a living without burning out and provide tips for makin...
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Writing about Gender Identity Ft. S. Brook Corfman [#9] from 2019-05-20T17:28:12
In this episode, Kelly and Rose interview S. Brook Corfman, author of “Luxury, Blue Lace,” chosen by Richard Siken for the Autumn House Rising Writer Prize, and two chapbooks: the letterpress “Mete...
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The World of Chapbooks [#8] from 2019-04-07T16:16:57
In this episode, Rose picks Kelly’s brain about the world of chapbooks. From writing, to editing, to publishing, Kelly shares her experiences with chapbooks and how they’ve helped her get on the ma...
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POPCraft: Tarot for Poets [#7] from 2019-02-26T01:05:39
We have big news! We're adding a new feature to our website called ... POPcraft: Tarot for Poets. Kim Grabowski Strayer, former POP contributor, is in the midst of creating writing prompts based of...
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Lit Reading Etiquette [#6] from 2019-01-20T17:59:08
About to go to your first literary reading? Need tips on how to listen or be a reader? Kelly and Rose go over everything you need to know about literary readings in this episode.
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All About MFAs [#5] from 2018-11-07T02:54:36
Are you applying to an MFA program? In this episode, Kelly and Rose discuss the ins and outs of how to pursue a degree in creative writing. If you're on the fence about applying or don't know what ...
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Being Rejected & Accepted [#4] from 2018-09-30T15:39:21
Breaking into the literary scene is hard, and rejection is even harder. In this episode, we discuss how to cope with editors saying no (hint: you need to keep submitting!) and how to become a bit m...
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Writing Motivation [#3] from 2018-09-03T22:10:30
Do you force yourself to write - even when you don't feel like it? How do keep your writing mojo going during busy times? And what can you do to avoid the dreaded writing burnout? Rose and Kelly an...
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How & What to Submit [#2] from 2018-06-10T21:52:41
What kinds of submissions does POP accept? How often should writers submit? And what are you looking for -- really? We discuss best practices for submitting to Pretty Owl Poetry in this episode.
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Welcome to POPcast! [#1] from 2018-06-10T21:09:43
Welcome to POPcast! We are editors of Pretty Owl Poetry, an online quarterly literary journal that publishes poetry, flash fiction and art. In this episode, we share the origin story of POP and sha...
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