The Future is Disabled: Planning for Climate Change Must Include People with Disabilities
This essay first appeared in the Entropy Inherited Newsletter Last June, I attended the Capital Pride Parade in Washington, D.C. The rainbows […]
Author: Marlena Chertock
Marlena is a digital storyteller and poetry editor at District Lit. Her first poetry book, On that one-way trip to Mars, is available from Bottlecap Press.
Crumb-sized a finalist in Etchings Press 2019 Whirling Prize
I’m so honored that my book Crumb-sized: Poems was included as a finalist in Etchings Press’ Whirling Prize in 2019. The theme this year […]
Climate change planning must include the disabled 🌍♿
Update: Read my feature on climate change and disability in the January issue of Entropy Inherited. Sneak peek: I have an essay […]
Find me at these poetry events in 2020
Last year really flew by for me. Is this what getting older feels like? If so, I’m going to try my best […]
A Year (& Decade) in Review: My 2019 Publications
As a new year and new decade looms, I’m reflecting back on the writing and publication success I’ve experienced. I still can’t […]
Poetry mentorship? Yes, it’s a thing!
“Sometimes all you need is someone to assure you that you’re a writer, and then you start to believe it, you start […]
Give the gift of reading 🎁📚
Still need to do your holiday shopping? Why not give the gift of reading this season. If you’re looking for poetry I’ve […]
Summer reading
Looking for some summer reading? I’ve got you covered! Find me and other local writers at these upcoming bookish events: Poets in Protest […]
Micro-fiction published in Paper Darts ✨🚀🔴
Paper Darts Magazine chose my quirky sci-fi story about astronauts getting periods in space as a finalist in their Cleanliness micro-fiction contest, judged […]
The power of sharing secrets
Earlier this summer, I attended a zine-making workshop at East City Books, held by The Lily News. The Lily, a product of The […]
Bookversary! 📚
My book turns 1 whole year old today! (My book’s a Leo too). The best gift would be if you bought it […]
AWP 2019 panels accepted!
I’m thrilled that TWO of my panels were accepted for the AWP 2019 conference in Portland, Oregon! Dates/times still TBA. So keep […]
New job with World Resources Institute!
I am super excited to announce that I’m starting a new phase in my career! After three incredible years, I’m leaving the […]
Buy Crumb-sized for half-off!
Unnamed Press is celebrating a milestone — they have published 50 books! That’s no small feat. To celebrate, they are having a […]
OutWrite 2018 is right around the corner
Since last year, I’ve been helping to plan OutWrite, D.C.’s LGBTQIA+ literary festival, which happens annually August 3-5. Dave Ring, the OutWrite co-chair, […]
Interviewed in Hyype Online
Hyppe Online interviewed me about Crumb-sized. Kelsey May asked really great questions! I’m so glad to be featured on her site, which celebrates […]
Using a sensitivity reader for my latest writing project
I nightmare natural disasters. Tidal waves filling up my apartment building, floor by floor. Tornadoes suddenly appearing on the road in front […]
This week only: Buy my first poetry collection for 20% off!
Use your tax return for poetry during National Poetry Month! Through Saturday, April 21, you can buy my first poetry collection, On […]
Find me at these upcoming spring events
Spring is finally here! Even though it’s still cold out there for a D.C. spring, it smells like flowers and mulch and […]
AWP 2018: Poet hugs, caucusing, and make AWP accessible
So, this little thing called AWP happened. It’s already flown by, and what a whirlwind it was. AWP is jam-packed with so […]