Moderator Estelle Erasmus with panelists Dennis James Sweeney, Katie Henken Robinson (Electric Literature), and Dionne Ford at AWP 2026.
This resource guide gathers books, essays, platforms, and tools mentioned during the AWP 2026 panel Double Exposure: Writing, Submitting & Publishing in Literary/Mainstream Outlets moderated by Estelle Erasmus with Dennis James Sweeney, Katie Henken Robinson of Electric Literature, and Dionne Ford.
Download the pdf; AWP 2026 Writing/Publishing Resource Guide
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DENNIS JAMES SWEENEY
Website
https://www.dennisjamessweeney.com
Book
How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses
This book offers a practical and ethical roadmap for writers submitting to literary magazines and small presses, with insight into the shared values that shape the literary community.
Shared Ethic of Literary Publishing
Janice Lee, “Books Are Not Products, They Are Bridges”
A thoughtful articulation of the relational and communal ethos behind independent publishing.
More practical resources for literary magazine submissions:
- Clifford Garstang’s Literary Magazine Rankings
- Erika Krouse’s Literary Magazine Rankings
- Brecht de Poortere’s Literary Magazine Rankings
- Duotrope
- Chill Subs
- Poets & Writers Literary Magazine Database
Dennis also shares additional resources in his Substack post:
“Where to Begin If You Want to Submit Your Writing” on Write What You Want.
KATIE HENKEN ROBINSON
Essay mentioned during the panel from Electric Literature
“Kimchi Has Always Been a Part of My English”
DIONNE FORD
Website: https://dionneford.com
Writers and Platforms to Explore
Emma Eisenberg Copley
Substack: Frump Feelings
Alexander Chee
Substack: The Querent
https://thequerent.substack.com
Chee’s Essay: “What Do You Do with Your Stories?”
The Audacity Emerging Writer Series
Curated by Roxane Gay
ESTELLE ERASMUS
Website
https://estelleserasmus.com
Book
Writing That Gets Noticed: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published
Substack: Estelle Erasmus/Writing That Gets Noticed
https://estelleserasmus.substack.com Craft essays on voice, memoir, and publishing strategy, plus interviews with mainstream editors (Cosmopolitan, Slate, the New York Times and more).
Substack post: Why Your Memoir Needs “The Echo Effect”
Substack post: Why Your Memoir Draft Still Feels Flat
Podcast
Freelance Writing Direct (180+ episodes).
Interviews with authors, memoirists, editors, agents, and publishing professionals about craft, publishing and building a writing career.
TEDx Talk
How to Get Noticed in Your Writing and Beyond
Essays Estelle mentioned:
Singing My Dad Back to Me by Estelle Erasmus (The New York Times)
Negotiating The End of Us by Leslie Blanchard (Modern Love/The New York Times)
Editor on call Event: In this free event, in collaboration with NYU, Estelle will be in conversation with PROVOKEDmagazine editor-in-chief Susan Dabbar. If you’re interested in the perspective of a mainstream publication editor, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. April 22 from 12:30-1:30 pm EDT. Sign up here.
Also read Estelle’s article in Provoked. When Your Colleague Isn’t A Friend. She’s Your Frenemy.
Work With Estelle Erasmus
If you’re interested in developing personal essays or memoir and learning more about pitching and publishing, I teach small workshop-style classes for writers.
My upcoming 6-week Personal Essay Zoom class (May 12–June 16) is nearly full and currently has two spots remaining.
If you’d like more information or would like to reserve a spot, email me at freelancewritingdirect@gmail.com.
If you found this guide helpful, you can explore more craft essays and publishing resources on my Substack Writing That Gets Noticed, listen to the Freelance Writing Direct podcast, or join one of my upcoming classes and webinars.
Many thanks to my panelists Dennis James Sweeney, Katie Henken Robinson, and Dionne Ford for the insights and resources they shared during this conversation.
Originally created for AWP 2026.