The Word Works

Thrilled to see SPOKE discussed with such intelligence and zeal!

i n t e r v i e w | Issue 6 (in process)

Where will you be on Thursday night? A fantastic reading in DC at Lost City Books with Arden Levine and others! You won't want to miss it--

Many, many thanks to all who entrusted us with their manuscripts in 2025! It was a slow process this year, but the final selections are ready to announce:

NEW MEMBERS OF THE WORD WORKS COMMUNITY:

Shira Dentz (NY), Maglo

Adam Gelling (TX), The Dusting of Small Houses

Nino Budabin McQuown (MD), Cruise Ship

T. Dallas Saylor (WV), The Dragon Year

Stephanie Strickland (NY), Truth Crisis

BELOVED RETURNING POETS:

Sarah Browning (PA), Call Me Yes

Anatoly Molotkov (OR), Love Letter

Huge congratulations to all, and we can't wait to get started, creating these exciting books!