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writers and editors

All poetry, fiction and nonfiction submissions receive editorial feedback and consideration for the Claudia Ann Seaman Awards.

We invite high school students worldwide with any level of experience to be a part of Polyphony's editorial staff.

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"How to be a Literary Editor" workshop, as well as other resources.

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Volume 15 |Spring 2020

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Stuart Dybek
Jennifer Egan
Betsy Franco
Edward Hirsch
Alex Kotlowitz
Chang-rae Lee
Jim McManus
Gary Shteyngart
Elizabeth Taylor
Scott Turow