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Free Copy of the 2012 Summer Fiction Issue

January 31, 2013 News and Events

Event Date:

Friday, February 1, 2013 (All day) – Thursday, February 28, 2013 (All day)

We’re always searching for stories by new writers that transport in a moment. Last August we published three such pieces in our first digital issue. We want to share this ebook with you, to load onto your new holiday e-readers. From today until the end of February, any new subscription includes a free copy of our 2012 Summer Fiction Issue. Already a subscriber? Give a year of The Common for Valentine’s Day, and receive three great stories for yourself. Join us in celebrating new talents and a new year of place-based writing.

“Widening the World: Editors and Writers Discuss the Art of Bringing Far-Flung Places to Readers’ Fingertips”

January 27, 2013 News and Events

Event Date:

Saturday, March 9, 2013 – 10:30am – 11:45am

Location:

AWP Conference, Boston, MA

This panel features Jennifer Acker, Curtis Bauer, Susan Harris, Aviya Kushner, and Anne McPeak in conversation about strategies for bringing international perspectives to the readers. Located in Room 103, Plaza Level.

“Bored Board: Rethinking Your Most Important Volunteers”

January 27, 2013 News and Events

Event Date:

Saturday, March 9, 2013 – 9:00am – 10:15am

Location:

AWP Conference, Boston, MA

Join Jennifer Acker alongside Jeffrey Lependorf, David Lynn, and Anna Moschovakis for a discussion on building and utilizing boards. Located in Room 102, Plaza Level.

2013 AWP Conference & Bookfair

January 27, 2013 News and Events

Event Date:

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 (All day) – Saturday, March 9, 2013 (All day)

Location:

Boston, MA

We’re excited to take part in the annual AWP Conference & Bookfair. Please stop by The Common, space AA19, to chat and check out our wares. This year’s conference will take place in Boston at the Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Boston Hotel.

Amherst College Press

January 1, 2013 News and Events

Event Date:

Tuesday, January 1, 2013 (All day)

The Common is pleased to be a part of the Amherst College Press. Learn more about the Amherst College Press here.

Issue 04 Launch Party

November 15, 2012 News and Events

Event Date:

Thursday, November 29, 2012 – 7:00pm

Celebrate the release of 04 with poetry editor John Hennessy, contributors, and special guests, including Richard Wilbur, the subject of Robert Bagg‘s “The Poet in Rome,” and South African literature expert Stephen Clingman, who will introduce the issue’s anthology of South African poetry. Held at Amherst Books in Amherst, MA

Conversations and Connections Philadelphia 2012

August 29, 2012 News and Events

Event Date:

Saturday, September 22, 2012 – 8:30am – 5:30pm

The Common will be one of the featured journals at this year’s Conversations and Connections Conference, held for the first time In Philadelphia, PA. Organized by Barrelhouse, a DC based literary magazine and arts organization, the conference brings together an eclectic mix of writers, editors, and publishers for an all day event of panel discussions, craft workshops, guest speakers, including keynote Stewart O’Nan and featured panelists Ken Kalfus, Paul Lisicky, Don Lee, Katie Ford, Josh Emmons, Laura van den Berg, and Andrew Ervin. Among the other participating journals are Artichoke Haircut, Barrelhouse, the Believer, Big Lucks, StoryQuarterly, Gigantic Sequins, Painted Bride Quarterly, Cobalt, Eyeshot, Philadelphia Stories, Three Quarters Review, and Northville Review.

Click here to learn more about the conference, what it offers to budding and experienced writers alike, and how to register.

The Brooklyn Book Festival

July 23, 2012 News and Events

Event Date:

Sunday, September 23, 2012 – 10:00am – 6:00pm

The Common will have a table at the Brooklyn Book Festival!

The Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City, presenting an array of national and international literary stars and emerging authors.