Volume 5 preorder deadline extended, CNF contest winner, and more
Get your print copy before preorders close!
Happy New Year! We’re kicking off an exciting year ahead with releasing our next volume, announcing our latest contest winner, and seeing you at AWP.
Preorder deadline extended
We’re thrilled to share Volume 5 with you. This next volume will be published in both print and digital formats, with print copies available on a limited basis. Preorder by January 31st to secure yours!

Creative Nonfiction Contest Winner
Volume 5 will feature the essay “Mother or Not, Here I Come” by Mary Krawczyk, our Creative Nonfiction Contest Winner! Stay tuned for an interview with Mary published alongside her piece with her thoughts on motherhood and caretaking and her approach to using humor as a writer.
Meet Mary
Mary Krawczyk has taught for 16 years and holds an M.A. in teaching secondary English from Columbia University. Currently, she works as an adjunct professor of English. She has led volunteer writing workshops for survivors of domestic violence and previously taught creative nonfiction through Syracuse University Project Advance. She lives in New Jersey with her boyfriend, Patrick, where they hatch butterflies. “Mother or Note, Here I Come” is her first publication.

Join us at AWP
We’re looking forward to this year’s AWP Conference and Bookfair. We truly enjoyed getting to meet our contributors and make new connections last year. Join us at the Bookfair this year at table T1289!
Did you know AWP has a Work-Exchange Program? Last year, our editor Crystal Bonano volunteered at the registration line and received free (FREE!) conference registration. Work-Exchange requires only four hours of volunteering to join the full conference. Feel free to reach out to us if you’re curious about Crystal’s experience! Sign up by February 4th.
Stay tuned for more coming soon!
Happy writing,
Crystal, Isabelle & Laura


