Bottom Dog Press Transition

October 16th, Bottom Dog Press officially transferred directorship to WANA, Writers Association of Northern Appalachia in Wheeling, West Virginia. Larry Smith was recognized for his 40 years of service as editor-director (300 books) and joined by a gathering of BDP writers and an open mic. Saturday 17th a WANA Conference was held at Wheeling Park. New directorship will be launched soon by Christina Fisanick and Damian Dressick.

Open Call for the Next Heights Poet Laureate

Announcement from our friends at Heights Arts: 

Are you a poet based out of Northeast Ohio? Do you have a knack for all things at the intersection of writing, community engagement, and art?

Applications for the next Heights Poet Laureate are open now through December 31.

As the longest running municipal poet laureateship in the state, this historic position celebrates and enhances the role of poetry in the Cleveland Heights and University Heights communities.

Learn more and apply here: https://wp.me/p7vZwA-6W0