That's Erik, having a point of view. Thanks AI! A work of writing typically employs one or more points of view (POVs). POV is the position or perspective from which a narrative is told or experienced. Below are the four main POVs we see in contemporary literature, listed in order of popularity. (I’ll get into some challenges of identifying POVs—especially when they blend or vary within a piece—later.) First person (“I”): The narrator in first person POV is typically an active

Submitting poetry and flash can be tricky. Most (but not all) journals will consider multiple pieces in a single submission. Some journals allow you to send two flash, others three. Some will read three poems (but no more than ten pages), or five one-page poems, or only poems with fewer than ten lines. Occasionally, there are no limits at all. This can send writers (I’ll be honest, I’ve been there) into a tailspin. Should I put my strongest piece first to catch the editor’s

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As I’ve discussed in past posts, I’m selective with the literary journals I add to Submitit’s database. I always ask myself the following questions: Is the journal’s website (layout and copy) of relatively high quality? Is there a masthead, preferably with multiple editors, and are the editors experienced and accomplished (as editors, writers, or (ideally) both)? Are the submission guidelines sensible and clear? (Some new journals, with inexperienced editors, have unusual gu