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John Yunker

John is co-author, with Midge Raymond, of the mystery Devils Island. He is also author of the novels The Tourist Trail and  Where Oceans Hide Their Dead. Co-founder of Ashland Creek Press and editor of Writing for Animals (also now a writing program). More at JohnYunker.com.

Writing Opportunity: Climate Fiction

July 25, 2026 by John Yunker

It’s Freezing in LA is looking for climate fiction! Call out for our next special edition – a collection of climate fiction (Cli-fi) shorts! Have you been sitting on a …

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Categories Climate Change, For Writers, Writing Opportunities

Poetry in Dialogue with Polar Science: A writing opportunity

July 22, 2026 by John Yunker

Here’s a fascinating new opportunity for poets from the Spring Creek Project: In partnership with PRAx and Terrain.org, Spring Creek Project is launching a national call for original poetry responding …

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Categories Anthropocene, Climate Change, Conservation, For Writers, Writing Opportunities

Join us for a Writing for Animals Open Mic event on July 29th

July 21, 2026 by John Yunker

Come be inspired by the latest writings from Writing for Animals alumni. Via ZoomDate: Wednesday, July 29, 2026Time: 5-6 p.m. Pacific Time This event is free and all are welcome; …

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Categories Animal POV, Animal Rights, Animals, Education, Events, For Writers

Animal Writes: Advocating for Animals who share our homes and towns

July 20, 2026 by John Yunker

Here’s the recording of a special workshop featuring yours truly and Midge Raymond on advocating for animals through writing. I hope you enjoy it! For more inspiration, check out: Animal …

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Categories Activism, Animal POV, Animal Rights, Animals, Classes, Deer, For Writers

The Moth Nature Writing Prize is open for submissions

July 3, 2026 by John Yunker

The prize is open to one poem or piece of prose (fiction or non-fiction) of up to 4,000 words. Submission fee is €16. Learn more.

Categories Climate Change, Conservation, Contest, Ecology, Endangered Species, For Writers, Writing Opportunities

Writing opportunities: Thoreau Society

July 2, 2026 by John Yunker

Here’s an interesting opportunity to contribute your thoughts and insights on Thoreau: Submissions on the order of 400 to 1,000 words are invited for the website. We are looking for …

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Categories Ecology, For Writers, History, Writing Opportunities

The Hopper is open for submissions

June 7, 2026 by John Yunker

The environmental literary magazine has opened for submission for their fall issue:  For our Fall 2026 issue, our theme is Ritual.  Ritual, ceremony, and practice shape the ways we move through …

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Categories For Writers, Journals and Magazines, Writing Opportunities

New and forthcoming environmental books (June 2026) 

June 6, 2026 by John Yunker

Here’s another impressive selection of new books to check out! The Life of a Creature: Stories By Nadja Lubiw-Hazard An astonishing debut story collection about the interconnection between humans and …

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Categories New & Forthcoming Books, New books, What we're reading

Book Review: The New Sentience: Reimagining Animal Poetry

May 31, 2026May 31, 2026 by John Yunker

The New Sentience: Reimagining Animal Poetry is poetry collection a long time in the making: Ten years according to editors Ashley Capps and Allison Titus. The wait was worth it. …

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Categories Animal POV, Animal Rights, Animals, Book Reviews, Cows, Dogs, Endangered Species, Foxes, Horses, Poetry, Trinity University Press

Writing Opportunity: Mycelia

May 18, 2026 by John Yunker

Here’s a new anthology that is currently taking submissions. Winter Woods Publishing is thrilled to announce our first call for poetry, fiction, and essay submissions for an anthology to be …

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Categories For Writers, Writing Opportunities

Translating Pavlov

May 15, 2026 by John Yunker

Dr. Ivan Pavlov is one of the most popular scientists of all time, so much so that his name has become an adjective. And yet little is known about the …

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Categories Animal History, Animals, Book Reviews, Dogs, Nonfiction
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