The State of Poetry Publishing and the Rise of the Prose Poem

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Off Campus Writers Workshop presents Al Degenova "The State of Poetry Publishing and the Rise of the Prose Poem"

Al DeGenova will present a discussion of the state of poetry publishing, with a close-up look at the prose poem—that cross-genre form currently growing in popularity. Topics covered: What do poetry journals and editors look for? Is the chapbook back in vogue? What of poetry self-publishing? Is it a "prose poem" or "poetic prose"?

DeGenova is a publisher, editor and poet. He launched After Hours, a journal of Chicago writing and art, in June 2000 and continues as editor and publisher. DeGenova has published two full-length poetry collections and two poetry chapbooks; a fifth collection is due in 2013 from Timberline Press. He is currently an adjunct professor at Concordia University, and is a blues saxophonist and one-time contributing editor to DownBeat magazine.

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