Robert Eversz wrote "Shooting Elvis," "Gypsy Hearts," "Killing Paparazzi," and more. His work has been widely translated and named to multiple “best” lists. He teaches in the Prague Summer Program and has held several writer-in-residence roles. Sign up: pocketmfa.com/robert-eversz-…

Cheers to our Fall 2025 PocketMFA cohort! We can’t wait to see where your words take you. ✨ The Fall 2025 cohort commencement is on December 14 at _______

Congrats to PocketMFA alum Shelley Lloyd! Her prose poem “Parking Lot Gospel” was published in Issue 5 of Alternate Routes. Check it out here: citybusprint.square.site/product/altern…

Meet mentor M. M. Olivas! She writes queer, diasporic fiction and is an Ignyte finalist with work on the Stoker longlist. Her debut novel "Sundown in San Ojuela" explores Mexico’s haunted past. Her stories appear in Uncanny, Apex, and more. Sign up here: pocketmfa.com/mm-olivas/

The countdown begins! Submissions for the 2026 Winter Cohort close on January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Don’t miss your chance to join us this season! ❄️ Apply here: pocketmfa.com/apply-now/

Don't miss our “Meet the Mentors” Zoom session! Spend an hour connecting with the Winter 2026 mentors and getting all of your questions answered. Sign up here: addevent.com/event/vffdy5sk…

Mentor Joshua Roark is the Director of PocketMFA. After founding Frontier Poetry, he became Editorial Director of DNA and launched several lit mags. He teaches in Antioch University Los Angeles’s Post-MFA program and mentors poetry in their MFA. Sign up: pocketmfa.com/joshua-roark/

Want to learn more about fiction mentor Amparo Ortiz? Here’s what she has to say! Click here to learn more about Amparo and the other 2026 Winter mentors: pocketmfa.com/amparo-ortiz/

Check out some writing advice from Memoir & Nonfiction Mentor Gayle Brandeis! Learn more about Gayle and the other 2026 Winter cohort mentors here: pocketmfa.com/faculty-staff/

This is your moment! Submissions for the 2026 Winter Cohort wrap up on January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Send your application in before doors close! Apply here: pocketmfa.com/apply-now/

What excites poetry mentor Robert Eversz most about writing, and what’s his most recent standout book? Find out here! Learn more about Robert and the other 2026 Winter mentors: pocketmfa.com/faculty-staff/

Get to know fiction mentor Kate Dramis! Hear her thoughts on what makes a great writing mentor and what keeps her excited to get back to the page. Learn more about Kate and the other 2026 Winter cohort mentors here: pocketmfa.com/faculty-staff/

PocketMFA alum Michael Pinkus has launched a new podcast with fellow emerging writer Alan Langford. Together, they explore the writing process and share honest insights into life as an emerging author. Watch the podcast here: youtube.com/@MichaelPinkus…

Final call for winter writers! Don’t miss your chance to join the 2026 Winter Cohort. Apply by tonight, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST! ✍️ Apply here: pocketmfa.com/apply-now/

Say hello to our Winter 2026 Cohort! We’re so excited to kick off this season with you. ❄️

Congratulations to PocketMFA mentor Kristina Marie Darling on receiving the Women’s Federation for World Peace HerStory Award! This honor recognizers her service to women, children, families and the community.✨ She will be honored at a virtual award ceremony this Sat at 8pm ET!

Poetry mentor Saúl Hernández shares what keeps him excited about the writing life and the mindset that he believes helps writers grow creatively! Explore more about our Winter 2026 mentors here: pocketmfa.com/faculty-staff/

Don’t miss PocketMFA mentor Grant Chemidlin’s book launch for his new poetry collection, “In the Middle of a Better World”! Join him Feb 4th at 7pm in Larchmont, CA for a reading, Q&A, and book signing, hosted by PocketMFA mentor Charles Jensen. 📚 RSVP: chevaliersbooks.com/form/rsvp-gran…

Looking for your next read? Don’t miss M. M. Olivas’s latest standout book! Find more about her and our Winter 2026 mentors here: pocketmfa.com/faculty-staff/

Mentor H.D. Hunter announced his latest book, "A Lake With No Bottom," coming out in October! Add it to your list and help us celebrate this incredible work and the writer behind it 📚 Pre-order: bookshop.org/p/books/a-lake…