Compose Journal

A journal of simply good writing

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@AmandaShayne, Writer (via Twitter)
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.
Marion Agnew, Writer
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.
Joshua Lind, The Review Review
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Have you read the first issue of @ComposeJournal yet? Get on it!
Jael McHenry, author (via Twitter)
Spending a sunny afternoon on my deck browsing essays in the inaugural issue of @ComposeJournal. Impressive!
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The inaugural issue of @ComposeJournal is beautiful, inside & out. Strong writing & a gorgeous site design.
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I really love this issue’s cover for @ComposeJournal. … A lil saffron-robed woodblock Buddha abstracted out mid-journey.
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Latest from the Blog

The Story Behind “Streets Of Bakersfield” by Kelly Shire

The Story Behind “Shuang” by Kevin McGeary

The Story Behind “Daffodils in January” by M. J. Arlett

The Story Behind “Two Poems” by Laurinda Lind

Pushcart Prize Nominations, 2017

The Story Behind “Siren” by Chaya Bhuvaneswar

Introducing Our Fall 2017 Contributors

The Story Behind “Bypass Instructions” by Marion Agnew

Recommended Resources

Margaret Atwood calls Story Is a State of Mind, “Smart, encouraging, practical”.

Suzannah, editor here at Compose, has previously reviewed of Story Is a State of Mind and says that joining Sarah’s program was “one of the best investments I’ve ever made in my writing.”

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