![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() So, it does excite me when I see a poem that is clear in its intentionality with the form -in other words, the poem shows that the author has thought about “how does this container hold or shape my story”? The poem can be in a “standard” form, let’s say, in couplets, or in a more experimental form with refreshing visual elements, but the poet should be thoughtful about how the story is told in addition to what it says. Today, we’re speaking with Emily Jungmin Yoon, poetry editor for The Margins,the digital journal of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop.įrom a craft standpoint, what causes you to accept a poem?Įmily Jungmin Yoon: I think that every poem is a story, whether it is written as a narrative or not. In that light, we’ve been asking some great editors from around the literary community for their frank thoughts on how poems get evaluated from within their slush pile of submissions, and what poets can do to better their chances. ![]() The community lifts itself up together or not at all. Editors Talk Poetry Acceptances: Emily Jungmin Yoon, Poetry Editor of The MarginsĪs a platform for emerging poets, our mission is to provide practical help for serious writers. ![]()
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