CherryTreeLit.bsky.social
@cherrytreelit.bsky.social
We're a national literary journal and a young writers' conference at Washington College in Chestertown, MD
Erica Dawson's "Sonnet from thin to thicc" is our fifth Pulitzer Prize nomination! Check out an excerpt below, and subscribe to Cherry Tree!
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October 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Erica Dawson's "Sonnet from thin to thicc" is our fifth Pulitzer Prize nomination! Check out an excerpt below, and subscribe to Cherry Tree!
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We're thrilled to reveal our next two Pushcart nominations this morning: @alvinlu.bsky.social for "Style" and @infullvelvet.bsky.social for "Daddy Scene." Because can you really have a Daddy Scene without Style?
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October 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
We're thrilled to reveal our next two Pushcart nominations this morning: @alvinlu.bsky.social for "Style" and @infullvelvet.bsky.social for "Daddy Scene." Because can you really have a Daddy Scene without Style?
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October 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Cherry Tree is published once per year. Subscriptions to are $15 for one year and $26 for two. More information here: washington-college.square.site/literary-hou...
Cherry Tree is delighted to reveal our second Pushcart Prize nomination: Julie Marie Wade's "From the Jeopardy! Category, THE SUBJUNCTIVE:" which appeared in Issue 11. We know we can always turn to Julie's work for the exact right questions!
October 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Cherry Tree is delighted to reveal our second Pushcart Prize nomination: Julie Marie Wade's "From the Jeopardy! Category, THE SUBJUNCTIVE:" which appeared in Issue 11. We know we can always turn to Julie's work for the exact right questions!
We're revealing our Pushcart Prize nominations this week. Follow along and help us to celebrate these terrific writers!
And you can subscribe here, if you're so moved:
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October 21, 2025 at 12:38 AM
We're revealing our Pushcart Prize nominations this week. Follow along and help us to celebrate these terrific writers!
And you can subscribe here, if you're so moved:
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And you can subscribe here, if you're so moved:
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Last call before closing time! And yes, we still have room for your poems, essays, and stories up.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Last call before closing time! And yes, we still have room for your poems, essays, and stories up.
cherrytree.submittable.com/submit
cherrytree.submittable.com/submit
September 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
What Senior Fiction Reader @nicanstett.bsky.social is enjoying when not reading submissions: fabulous books by @riggstah.bsky.social and @tonytula.com
Cherry Tree is open for submissions until October 1!
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Cherry Tree is open for submissions until October 1!
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September 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
What Senior Fiction Reader @nicanstett.bsky.social is enjoying when not reading submissions: fabulous books by @riggstah.bsky.social and @tonytula.com
Cherry Tree is open for submissions until October 1!
cherrytree.submittable.com/submit
Cherry Tree is open for submissions until October 1!
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When she's not reading submissions, CNF Editor Sufiya Abdur-Rahman is reading recent books by Rachel L. Swarns @rachelswarns.bsky.social and by CT 9 contributor Kristin Keane.
Cherry Tree is open for submissions til October 1 at cherrytree.submittable.com/submit
Cherry Tree is open for submissions til October 1 at cherrytree.submittable.com/submit
August 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
When she's not reading submissions, CNF Editor Sufiya Abdur-Rahman is reading recent books by Rachel L. Swarns @rachelswarns.bsky.social and by CT 9 contributor Kristin Keane.
Cherry Tree is open for submissions til October 1 at cherrytree.submittable.com/submit
Cherry Tree is open for submissions til October 1 at cherrytree.submittable.com/submit
We asked our editors to name 2 books they're reading (when they're not reading Cherry Tree submissions). Fiction Editor extraordinaire @sarahblackman.bsky.social recommends books by former CT contributor @alvinlu.bsky.social and by Thalia Field.
We're open til Oct 1!
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We're open til Oct 1!
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August 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
We asked our editors to name 2 books they're reading (when they're not reading Cherry Tree submissions). Fiction Editor extraordinaire @sarahblackman.bsky.social recommends books by former CT contributor @alvinlu.bsky.social and by Thalia Field.
We're open til Oct 1!
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We're open til Oct 1!
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We asked our editors: what are 2 books you're reading when you're not reading Cherry Tree submissions?
Poetry Editor Alyse Bensel's answer: Rara Avis by former CT contributor @blasfalconer.bsky.social & Anelise Chen's Clam Down.
Cherry Tree is open til October 1
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Poetry Editor Alyse Bensel's answer: Rara Avis by former CT contributor @blasfalconer.bsky.social & Anelise Chen's Clam Down.
Cherry Tree is open til October 1
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August 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We asked our editors: what are 2 books you're reading when you're not reading Cherry Tree submissions?
Poetry Editor Alyse Bensel's answer: Rara Avis by former CT contributor @blasfalconer.bsky.social & Anelise Chen's Clam Down.
Cherry Tree is open til October 1
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Poetry Editor Alyse Bensel's answer: Rara Avis by former CT contributor @blasfalconer.bsky.social & Anelise Chen's Clam Down.
Cherry Tree is open til October 1
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Cherry Tree is open for submissions through October 1. Send us your poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. All accepted pieces are considered for our special section of Literary Shade!
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August 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Cherry Tree is open for submissions through October 1. Send us your poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. All accepted pieces are considered for our special section of Literary Shade!
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Cherry Tree opens for submissions at midnight tonight! Please check out our guidelines and submit here: cherrytree.submittable.com/submit
July 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Cherry Tree opens for submissions at midnight tonight! Please check out our guidelines and submit here: cherrytree.submittable.com/submit
The 10th Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference is in the books. Thanks to everyone for making last week so incredible & inspiring!
July 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The 10th Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference is in the books. Thanks to everyone for making last week so incredible & inspiring!
Next week! Cherry Tree opens for submissions for Issue 12! Please send us your poetry, fiction, and essays -- particularly if they fit our literary shade section!
July 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Next week! Cherry Tree opens for submissions for Issue 12! Please send us your poetry, fiction, and essays -- particularly if they fit our literary shade section!
Today is the last day to apply for a scholarship to attend the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference (July 15-18 on the @washcoll.bsky.social campus).
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
June 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Today is the last day to apply for a scholarship to attend the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference (July 15-18 on the @washcoll.bsky.social campus).
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
The 10th annual Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference deadlines are approaching!
Registration closes June 25.
Scholarship application deadline is June 17.
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
The conference takes place July 15-18 on the serene Washington College campus.
@washcoll.bsky.social
Registration closes June 25.
Scholarship application deadline is June 17.
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
The conference takes place July 15-18 on the serene Washington College campus.
@washcoll.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The 10th annual Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference deadlines are approaching!
Registration closes June 25.
Scholarship application deadline is June 17.
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
The conference takes place July 15-18 on the serene Washington College campus.
@washcoll.bsky.social
Registration closes June 25.
Scholarship application deadline is June 17.
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
The conference takes place July 15-18 on the serene Washington College campus.
@washcoll.bsky.social
Scholarships available!
Find your voice & your writing kindred at the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference for high school students (rising sophomores, juniors, & seniors). July 15-18.2025 on the @washcoll.bsky.social campus.
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
Find your voice & your writing kindred at the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference for high school students (rising sophomores, juniors, & seniors). July 15-18.2025 on the @washcoll.bsky.social campus.
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
May 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Scholarships available!
Find your voice & your writing kindred at the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference for high school students (rising sophomores, juniors, & seniors). July 15-18.2025 on the @washcoll.bsky.social campus.
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
Find your voice & your writing kindred at the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference for high school students (rising sophomores, juniors, & seniors). July 15-18.2025 on the @washcoll.bsky.social campus.
More info at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
FAQ: What's a literature discussion like at the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference?
A: Here's Dr. Courtney Rydel, Chair of Washington College's English Dept., leading a discussion about what medieval stories can teach us about modern craft.
More info can be found online at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
A: Here's Dr. Courtney Rydel, Chair of Washington College's English Dept., leading a discussion about what medieval stories can teach us about modern craft.
More info can be found online at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
April 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
FAQ: What's a literature discussion like at the Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference?
A: Here's Dr. Courtney Rydel, Chair of Washington College's English Dept., leading a discussion about what medieval stories can teach us about modern craft.
More info can be found online at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
A: Here's Dr. Courtney Rydel, Chair of Washington College's English Dept., leading a discussion about what medieval stories can teach us about modern craft.
More info can be found online at www.washcoll.edu/ywc
If you'll be in Los Angeles for AWP, please stop visit Cherry Tree at Booth 432 in the Bookfair to say hi,
buy an issue,
browse our famous letterpress broadsides,
grab a free pin, tattoo, or mini notebook
and bask in our LA Winter Wonderland vibe!
buy an issue,
browse our famous letterpress broadsides,
grab a free pin, tattoo, or mini notebook
and bask in our LA Winter Wonderland vibe!
March 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
If you'll be in Los Angeles for AWP, please stop visit Cherry Tree at Booth 432 in the Bookfair to say hi,
buy an issue,
browse our famous letterpress broadsides,
grab a free pin, tattoo, or mini notebook
and bask in our LA Winter Wonderland vibe!
buy an issue,
browse our famous letterpress broadsides,
grab a free pin, tattoo, or mini notebook
and bask in our LA Winter Wonderland vibe!
Congratulations to the Thom Gunn Award finalists, including three Cherry Tree Journal contributors: @blasfalconer.bsky.social Jubi Arreola-Headley, and Kevin McLellan (in our current issue!). 🌈
March 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Congratulations to the Thom Gunn Award finalists, including three Cherry Tree Journal contributors: @blasfalconer.bsky.social Jubi Arreola-Headley, and Kevin McLellan (in our current issue!). 🌈
The Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference is open for registration & scholarship apps. Write your truth with us this summer on the idyllic @washcoll.bsky.social campus!
Scholarships available! More info: www.washcoll.edu/ywc
Scholarships available! More info: www.washcoll.edu/ywc
March 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference is open for registration & scholarship apps. Write your truth with us this summer on the idyllic @washcoll.bsky.social campus!
Scholarships available! More info: www.washcoll.edu/ywc
Scholarships available! More info: www.washcoll.edu/ywc
If you missed last night's fire 🔥launch party, it's now up on YouTube
youtu.be/9ZbfUHjc4bc
Subscriptions and submission guidelines always available at www.washcoll.edu/cherrytree
youtu.be/9ZbfUHjc4bc
Subscriptions and submission guidelines always available at www.washcoll.edu/cherrytree
March 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
If you missed last night's fire 🔥launch party, it's now up on YouTube
youtu.be/9ZbfUHjc4bc
Subscriptions and submission guidelines always available at www.washcoll.edu/cherrytree
youtu.be/9ZbfUHjc4bc
Subscriptions and submission guidelines always available at www.washcoll.edu/cherrytree
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March 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Please join us this Wednesday, March 5 for the Cherry Tree Issue 11 launch on zoom (7p ET). There'll be very brief readings by contributors to hear selections of our poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and Literary Shade!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
March 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Please join us this Wednesday, March 5 for the Cherry Tree Issue 11 launch on zoom (7p ET). There'll be very brief readings by contributors to hear selections of our poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and Literary Shade!
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...