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SUBMISSIONS SESSION: LITERARY JOURNALS with Lorette C. Luzajic

WEBINAR DATE: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

WEBINAR TIME: 3pm - 5pm ET

DURATION: 2 Hours

LOCATION: Live webinar via Zoom

FEEDBACK:  Questions are welcome throughout the zoom session. We will also save about 15 minutes at the end of the lecture for Q and A. Students can send questions ahead of time and they will be addressed during the lecture.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this workshop, the editor of The Ekphrastic Review and The Mackinaw will take you on a detailed tour of the nitty gritty of the submission process for sending your poetry and short stories to literary journals. With a behind-the-scenes perspective, we will look at the odds and how to beat them. Preparing your work, cover letter, bio, where to send, journal guidelines, simultaneous submissions, withdrawal process, a personal submission system, and keeping track are a few of the areas we will cover together.

This live Zoom webinar starts and ends on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Time: 12 PM - 2 PM PT | 1-3 PM MT | 2-4 PM CT | 3-5 PM ET

The webinar can be viewed on a tablet, phone, or computer (both Mac and PC).

The instructor will record the class and have it available for anyone who would prefer to view the class at a different time and date.

Format
This course is offered via Zoom webinar. Webinars are workshops given online, where you can view the instructor and websites/materials she shares on her screen, making it an interactive experience. Webinars make learning from your home or office convenient.

Lorette packs in a wealth of information about the practice of ekphrastic writing. This class is a good balance between background information, writing exercises and sharing work with the class participants. Lorette builds camaraderie and community into her classes. She brings so much fun, joy and insight to her teaching. A valuable experience! ~ Karen Ostrov This course definitely fulfilled the "Wow" factor already in the first class. ~ Elissa G. By the end of the first class I was exhausted AND exhilarated and oh so happy to have been there. I'm hooked. ~ Susie W. Truly, you are one of the best teachers I've ever had. ~ Karen F. Lorette is one of the most vibrant, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable workshop leaders I've encountered, and I've worked with about a dozen of the top poets in the U.S., including Naomi Shihab Nye, Ted Kooser, and Jane Hirshfield. No one should get bored by coming back again and again. It's amazing how she keeps the topic fresh: always varied, always full of more prompts and resources to check, and most important of all, always welcoming to everyone who shows up. ~ Alarie T. I recently attended the Hooked On Ekphrasis class led by Lorette Luzajic. The classes were by far the most educational ones on ekphrastic writing I've ever attended and I plan to incorporate many of her resources into my own teaching. Her personal attention to questions and homework was also most appreciated. ~ Sharon M. In 2024, while dealing with a serious medical condition, I've taken a wild ride with Lorette C. Luzajic and ekphrasis. Writing in response to art is helping me heal at the soul level, and for that, I am forever grateful. ~ Barbara K. Whether you're a novice or an expert, Lorette's Hooked on Ekphrasis is for you. It's jam-packed with resources, wisdom, and creativity. The art is well-curated, and the writing prompts are spot on. ~ Nan W. I agree with all my co-participants in this workshop, Hooked on Ekphrasis, it was wonderful and wonder filled. Bursting with information, examples, exercises and resources, it has given me a mammoth dose of inspiration and enthusiasm. Thank you so much Lorette. I'm looking forward to more. ~ Kaz O. This course went well beyond my expectations. Lorette's tranquil demeanor belies the many new ideas and contexts for old ideas she offers. All her examples empower listeners to think of themselves as potential creators. For both beginners and veterans, she provides a fresh, worldly look at the task of writing prose or poetry inspired by art. Lorette has extensive knowledge and empathy, two sterling qualities for teaching . I expect to be a frequent "Zoomer" of Lorette based on my experience. Yes, I am "hooked"! ~ Mary L. Lorette conducted a wonderful class, with a great deal of encouragement and information provided. The visual prompts included were so evocative, and the discussions lively and insightful. I'll be looking to join another of her class offering in the future! ~ Mary G.

CLASS AT A GLANCE:

Materials Needed: Computer with Internet. Access to Zoom and email.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:  Lorette C. Luzajic is the founding editor of The Ekphrastic Review, the flagship journal of literature inspired by visual art. She also founded The Mackinaw: a journal of prose poetry. She teaches widely on art history, flash fiction, poetry, and ekphrasis. She is an award-winning mixed media collage artist with collectors in forty countries. Her writing has been widely published in journals and anthologies, taught in writing courses from Tennessee to Egypt, translated into Spanish and Urdu, and nominated several times each for the Pushcart Prize, Best American Food Writing, Best Microfictions, and Best of the Net. Two of her stories were honoured as Best Small Fictions. Her passion for art and literature and her eclectic curiosity fuel everything she does. She is a cancer survivor. She lives in Toronto, Canada.

 

BUY NOW: Submissions Session: Literary Journals with Lorette C. Luzajic (Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 3pm - 5pm ET) Limit: 20 participants. Early registration is recommended.

COST: $40, which includes one two-hour webinar with a Q&A with your instructor.

 

Notes:  Upon successful completion of payment, your name and email address will be submitted to your instructor. She will send you a welcome email with everything you need to know prior to class. Before class begins, we will email you a Zoom link. Happy writing!

Questions? Email Marcia & Angela at:
classroom[at]wow-womenonwriting[dot]com

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