One thing I like about the name Compose is that it says that good writing doesn’t just happen – it’s crafted, it’s allowed to ripen, it requires work and dedication and skill, all of which can be learned but takes commitment.

One thing that’s difficult to gauge about an online journal is how much material there is. You can’t pick it up and get a sense of its size by hefting it around a bit. Let me assure you that the Fall 2014 issue of Compose Journal is BIG.

[W]ho is this stunning Rebecca Hazelton—Master of Images? […] Last stanza of first poem has me ruined as a writer. […] Her command of language and the images she creates are breathtaking.

So excited to dive into @ComposeJournal‘s inaugural issue!

The writing looks fantastic […] and the entire journal is classy and stylish. Compose is a work of art. I can’t wait to read it all.

@ComposeJournal is a new journal to watch out for. Some of their pieces are instant classics!

Enjoyed reading @jennyrough‘s The Golden Notebook in the latest issue of @ComposeJournal – really relatable, well-written piece.

Some journals are great about putting writers work in-progress pronto via Submittable! We’re talking about Compose composejournal.com !

Compose is presenting fabulous work on a regular basis. Maybe even some of mine…someday. Give it a read. 

Spending a sunny afternoon on my deck browsing essays in the inaugural issue of @ComposeJournal. Impressive!