Archive - 1455 Literary Arts

Live Women Writers Reading: Mae Black

Mae Black reading her poem from our Women Writers Anthology, titled Exulansis, at the Writers Center!

4 hrs ago • Sean Murphy

Spotlight on Women Writers

Featuring Alyson Gold Weinberg, Malinda Dake, Catherine Avery St. Jean, and Stacy Kafka

Oct 7

September 2026

The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman

Celebrating Deesha Philyaw’s new novel!

Sep 30

Amber Sparks on the 1455 Women Writers Anthology

An ideal point of entry from an amazing author

Sep 29 • Sean Murphy

Jeannine Ouellette on the 1455 Women Writers Anthology

from the Introduction

Sep 26 • Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy on the 1455 Women Writers Anthology

Excerpt from the Editor’s Foreword

Sep 24 • Sean Murphy

Women Writers Anthology Available Now!

165 Women Writers. 17 Countries. 32 States.

Sep 23 • Sean Murphy

What 177 Young Poets Taught Me About Hope (The Good Men Project)

Publishing young poets saved my life.

Sep 17 • Sean Murphy

Women Writers Anthology Releases September 23rd!

Preorder your copy today!

Sep 12 • Sean Murphy

Amherst Writers & Artists Professional Development and Writing Retreat

Attend their annual online retreat, September 25–27!

Sep 8

1455 Was Featured in GoodGoodGood

I spent 6 months reading hundreds of poems written by teens. I was shocked to discover that they are full of hope

Sep 2

Upcoming Free Event: 1455 Women’s Writers Anthology Reading in Bethesda, MD

Live readings, Q&A, and more on October 3rd!

Sep 1 • Sean Murphy

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