The Jackpine Writers’ Bloc
The Talking Stick is a literary collection of poetry, creative nonfiction and fiction published by the Jackpine Writers’ Bloc. As its entirely produced and created by Minnesotans, the only requirement to submit is that you have close ties to our state. There is no reading fee. We’ve survived entirely on your donations and book sales since 1995 to bring you the Talking Stick every year. Thank you to everyone who supports us and submits every year! Our call for submissions generally comes out January 1st and closes in March.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
A lot of the links here will be taking you over to our official Jackpine Writers’ Bloc website. We are a writing group as well as a publishing company. Since our very first issue The Talking Stick has become a state-wide publishing ground for amateur and experienced writers alike. Our goal in publishing writers is simple – we publish to encourage solid writing that shows promise, creativity and brilliance.
To submit a book for editing, consideration for publication, critique, to find out more about us or to purchase any of our many books click here to head over to our main website. In the left column you can also get a closer look at any of the Talking Sticks by clicking on the volume.
