Bethany Jarmul

WEBINAR | Micro Memoirs: Writing Tiny True Stories - Craft Talks Can you write a powerful, true story in less than 300 words? Learn how to write emotionally resonant, attention-grabbing micro memoirs.

Super excited to return to @allisonkwilliams.bsky.social's Craft Talks to teach a webinar on Micro Memoirs. This tiny form combines the best parts of memoir and poetry. And the early bird price is only $15!

Learn more: writingcraft.com/event/micro-...

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Any other poets have a spouse who doesn't really "get" poetry?

Here's my latest published poem from The Indianapolis Review, entitled "I Take My Husband to Readings by Award-Winning Poets." Thank you, editor @nataliesolmer.bsky.social

theindianapolisreview.com/i-take-my-hu...

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I was just notified that I received a 2026 Best of the Net nomination from @south85journal.bsky.social for my poem "Anxiety is a Bear." I'm honored! Thank you, editors! 😃

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I'm absolutely THRILLED to have a poem out with @chestnutreview.bsky.social today! (After many years & dozens of submissions to them.) 😃

I hope you'll read (or listen to) it here: chestnutreview.com/bethany-jarm...

I read a 225-page book yesterday, practically in one sitting. I can't remember the last time I had the opportunity to do that. It was glorious! (Props to my husband for taking the kids to the playground for a couple hours.) 😃📖📚

Today! I'm excited for this conversation about poetry! Join us at 3 p.m. EDT! Link: meet.google.com/crf-hkeb-dzk

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Suffering from writer's block? Or just want to write some new drafts?

Join us! I'll provide three sets of prompts (each set will include one for poetry, fiction, CNF). We'll write for 30 minutes on each one, then a sharing time!

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Thrilled that my piece from
@gonelawn.bsky.social
made the
@wigleaf.bsky.social
Top 50 longlist! Congratulations to all the wonderful writers who were recognized!

It's my book's birthday! 🎉 I can't believe it's been a year since my mini-memoir TAKE ME HOME was released from @BellePointPress! I'm proud of this little book, and I'm thankful to everyone who has read it. To celebrate, use code MICRO to get 20% off: bellepointpress.com/products/tak...

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Polly Pocket - Lunch Ticket Jarmul's poem "Polly Pocket" reveals the persistency of childhood's often painful moments even as we become adults.

I've been so busy having summer fun with my kids, I almost forget to share that I have a new poem published in Lunch Ticket, about a childhood favorite toy: Polly Pocket!

lunchticket.org/polly-pocket/

When @mycoachart.bsky.social and I were regulars at the Tiffin Inn way back in college, I loved the random, rotating lineup of friends who would roll through! So having the interspectacular @bethanyjarmul.bsky.social drop a refill from the corner booth just makes me sooo happy (and nostalgic).

Lightning Is a Mother | ELJ Editions In this breathtaking, expansive poetry collection, Bethany Jarmul explores identity, spirituality, motherhood, and nature. Within these lyrically rich poems, Appalachia is a kind of Eden, a paradise s...

"In this breathtaking, expansive poetry collection, @bethanyjarmul.bsky.social explores identity, spirituality, motherhood, and nature. This book opens in creation, unflinchingly faces the dangers and wonders of our world, and ends looking into a future bursting with possibilities."

Do you ever just stand in awe of vastness of the universe? I'm thrilled to have a new poem up with The Inflectionist Review about just that feeling!

Link: www.inflectionism.com/20-bethany-j...

I've been thinking about HOPE lately. How it's a radical act. How I want to live in it, to write from it. How so often, I've failed at that. But I'll try again. And again.

I was asked "How can I invest in my writing if I have no money?"
My answer: read craft books & anthologies (local library & Libby app), listen to writing podcasts, look out for free events/classes, join a writing group, and most importantly: establish a regular writing practice.