The Penmen Review is Southern New Hampshire University’s online journal for creative writers. Our journal encompasses The Review itself, which provides writers of all calibers, from novice to professional, with an opportunity to submit poetry, essays, book and script excerpts, and short stories for potential publication. We also offer tips and advice from seasoned writers and industry professionals in our Writing Resources. The Spotlight features interviews with noted and new writers, from poets to novelists and screenwriters to young adult authors, along with some of our creative writing students, too. New features will publish regularly and we encourage you to visit often for the latest interviews, tips and advice, and creative writing posts.
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To My Kids
I have spent most of the meaningful years of my life being a father. So I only do what I know. I tell you, “Go this way!” Or that.... -
The Shrouded Veil
The shrouded veil of clouds Lingers like ghosts In a graveyard as the vexing Moon shines her shattered Light to the ground – A kaleidoscope of golds Filter down... -
Advice from the Field: Don’t Ever Give Up
by Scott L. Miller Don’t ever give up. I worked on my first novel for twenty years off and on, tossed characters, cut it in half and rewrote... -
Writing at SNHU
Whether you want to explore your talents or prepare for or advance your career in publishing, journalism, communications, teaching and more, Southern New Hampshire University can help you tell...