Writer’s Hub
We build our ever-growing and ever-evolving community for and with artists, always with accessibility and inclusivity in mind.
“I needed this genuine warmth, encouragement, and community.”
— Yomalis Rosario, 2024 summer resident
Join Well-Crafted, Seventh Wave’s paid writer’s hub and receive exclusive access to writing prompts, discounts to our One-Time Talks, and free submissions to publishing opportunities throughout the year.
Insights
We invite writers from the community to share their thoughts on process, publishing, and creativity.
The first thing we built wasn’t a magazine, but a community, which is why we are excited to share these thought-provoking pieces about the art and craft of writing. We encourage folks to think critically about the way things are, and to ask big questions of what could be. For us, transparency is the key to ensuring that we all thrive within our shared literary landscape.
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Who is home in publishing? (Part 1)
Read: Who is home in publishing? (Part 1)The lights are on, the profits are coming in, but is there a conscience in the building? A three-part series.
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On Pleasure/Black Joy
Read: On Pleasure/Black JoyGet insight into “On Pleasure/Black Joy,” the anthology topic that Desiree had proposed for their Community Anthology.
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On Care
Read: On CareGet insight into “On Care, the anthology topic that Tala had proposed for their Community Anthology.
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On Homeland
Read: On HomelandGet insight into “On Homeland, the anthology topic that Naomi had proposed for their Community Anthology.
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On Thresholds
Read: On ThresholdsGet insight into “On Thresholds,” the anthology topic that Maragret had proposed for their Community Anthology.
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On Multilinguality
Read: On MultilingualityGet insight into “On Multilinguality,” the anthology topic that Tran Tran had proposed for their Community Anthology.
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On Holding Space
Read: On Holding SpaceIn my mother tongue, you can hold a baby. You can hold a dog. You can hold on to something.…
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Apply to our Spring 2025 digital residency
Learn more: Apply to our Spring 2025 digital residencyThe call has been extended to 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, Jan. 26.
Resources
We’re sharing tools and prompts from our community to help you build upon your craft.
Over the years, we’ve accumulated a robust collection of writing prompts and tips for how to get started on the page, where to dig into an idea, and even how to structure a self-directed residency. Dive into our resources to learn more.
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Submitting your work to literary magazines
Featured, SubmittingRead: Submitting your work to literary magazinesSending your work out into the world is a vulnerable but necessary first step toward sharing your writing with others.
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The three stages of revision
Writing TipsRead: The three stages of revisionRevision can feel like a daunting task, but with a few frameworks and benchmarks, it can become more manageable.
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Seven great books on craft
ResourcesRead: Seven great books on craftOver the years, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of books that are great companions of craft. These are just a…
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On Writing Residencies: The time, space, and money of writing residencies.
ResourcesRead: On Writing Residencies: The time, space, and money of writing residencies.At some point, you may find yourself looking for the space and time of writing residencies. What types of opportunities…
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The art and craft of questions
PromptsRead: The art and craft of questionsA core practice at Seventh Wave is asking questions. It’s how we began—each call for submission contains 7-10 key questions—and…
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On Scaffolding: Genre, Form, and Narrative Frameworks
Writing TipsRead: On Scaffolding: Genre, Form, and Narrative FrameworksThere’s a lot to say and think about when it comes to genre and form. Regardless of which you write…
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Creating a community around your writing
ResourcesRead: Creating a community around your writingThe process of writing is often a solo endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. There are…
“Without the Seventh Wave, I would never have had the courage necessary to write the piece that was waiting to emerge.”
— Saba Keramati, 2021 Fall Resident
Join Well-Crafted, Seventh Wave’s paid writer’s hub and receive exclusive access to writing prompts, discounts to our One-Time Talks, and free submissions to publishing opportunities throughout the year.
