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A Guide to Literary Publishing for Emerging Writers (2023-2024)
By Ziyi Yan, with help from the staff of The Dawn Review Read it on our blog, or download the PDF below! Table of Contents: Guide to the...
Ziyi Yan
Sep 5, 202344 min read


8:28 PM CST (Corn Standard Time)
Time manifests differently in South Dakota. The form it most often prefers is the shape of corn, stretching in rows across every...
Heidi P
Jan 30, 20232 min read


Hot to the touch: Extinguishing the flame of Creative Burnout
It is a cold Thursday. You sit restive at your desk or bed, lamenting over your newfound (or previously forgotten) task. Illuminated by...
ciara essence
Dec 25, 20223 min read


The Beauty of Rejection
“We’re sorry, but we cannot accept your piece at this time…,” “We regret to inform you that…,” “While we loved your submission, it is not...
ciara essence
Oct 1, 20223 min read


Retaining Creativity Throughout the School Year
Often, young creatives find themselves pressed for time when the school year begins, signaling a return to late-night study sessions and...
Heather Qin
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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