Pen in Hand

Pen in Hand is the official newsletter of Maryland Writers’ Association. It is published quarterly and distributed online as a free downloadable PDF.

Pen in Hand articles are written by MWA members about subjects of interest to writers. Regular features include:

• topical articles on the craft, business, and art of writing
• interviews with writers, editors, agents, publishers, and other interesting people
• member and officer profiles
• showcased work by MWA members such as poems, short-short stories, and memoir
• messages from the MWA President, Chapter updates and meeting schedules, contest and conference details, and contact information

Our ideal is to match Pen in Hand to the needs and interests of MWA members. With your help, each issue approaches that ideal a little more closely!

Available Issues 2012 Spring – Current Issue Winter 2011 Fall Summer Spring Winter (plus Special Bylaws Supplement ) 2010 Summer Winter 2009 Fall (low-res/hi-res) June/July 2008 March January 2007 November September July

Submission Guidelines You must be a current MWA member to be considered for publication. Maryland-based literary journals, publishers, reading series, and writers’ associations are welcome to submit announcements such as calls for submissions and upcoming events. Word count ceiling: 300-400 words for features, stories, and poetry; 100 words for news items and announcements. Submissions should be in unformatted text and included in the body of an email message. Please include a brief bio. If line art or photos will accompany your submission, please specify that in your e-mail and the editor will provide formatting guidelines. Include “PIH” in the e-mail subject line and send to Pen in Hand Editor Paul Lagasse at peninhand@marylandwriters.org. Questions and queries are encouraged.