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A developmental-editing press for collaborative writers. Poetry over product. 📚💙
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In two weeks, we launch Maud Lavin's SWIM LESSONS in Chicago! Save 10% off the cover price during ✨ preorder ✨

www.tulipwood.org/shop/p/swim-...

Ongoing gratitude to Lucia Enriquez for her beautiful cover art.

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Save the dates! The @printersrowlitfest will be lighting up Chicago next month, September 6th and 7th.

We’re thrilled that author @lavinmaud will be signing books at the Tulipwood table both days from 2 to 3pm.

See you in the Windy City! 🌬️📖🖋️

#Poetry #ChicagoLit #PrintersRowLitFest
August 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
In two weeks, we launch Maud Lavin's SWIM LESSONS in Chicago! Save 10% off the cover price during ✨ preorder ✨

www.tulipwood.org/shop/p/swim-...

Ongoing gratitude to Lucia Enriquez for her beautiful cover art.

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August 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
As National Independent Retailer Month comes to a close, there’s no better time to support small businesses.

Consider treating yourself or a loved one to a book of poems from our artist-run press. Every purchase helps elevate indie voices and collective care values. 📖🧡💻

#Poetry #ShopSmallBiz
July 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Come celebrate National Book Lovers Day with us at the Bridges Book Fair!

This event brings together authors, writing clubs, and book presses beneath the summer sky.

Thank you @floatingbridgepress for creating and curating this special gathering. See you in Tacoma on August 9th! 🌉📕🌁
July 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“What is swimming
if not trading
caresses. And ease.”

— from “Being Held”, by @maudlavin

Preorder “Swim Lessons”, her floaty, first poetry collection, at the link in our bio.

Orders placed by August 1st receive 10% off the cover price!

#swimlessons #poetry #poemsforsummertime 🌊☀️📘
July 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Back cover reveal! We loved the idea of publishing one of @lavinmaud 's poems on the back cover of Swim Lessons. Here is "Being Held," in its entirety: a first look at the writing in this generous book.
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Preorder your copy for 10% off—link in bio ✨
July 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Book cover reveal time! 🌊

Tulipwood is proud to share the cover of Swim Lessons, an upcoming book of poems by Maud Lavin.

Preorder by 8/1 to receive 10% off!

Dive in to each piece’s lush landscape, where Midwestern mermaids roam. 🧜🏻‍♀️

Cover art: “Agila Looking for Land #12” by Lucia Enriquez
July 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
🎆🏳️‍⚧️ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 🏳️‍🌈🎇

Join us in creating a new anthology!

Tulipwood is seeking written works celebrating the lived experiences of transgender, nonbinary, intersex, agender, and genderqueer people.

Learn more at the link in our bio.

Deadline: July 4, 2027

#callforsubmissions
July 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
"Each moment is a chance for us
to make peace with the world,
to make peace possible for the world,
to make happiness possible for the world."

— Thich Nhat Hanh, from his book, "Teachings on Love"

#peace #poetry #poemsforpeace #ThichNhatHanh

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June 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"Oh, summer has clothed the earth
In a cloak from the loom of the sun!
And a mantle, too, of the skies' soft blue,
And a belt where the rivers run."

-- from "In Summer", by Paul Laurence Dunbar 🌅

#poetry #summer #solstice #PaulLaurenceDunbar
June 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Taking a cue from a recent @newyorktimes article, we're here to share a few timely prompts to help spur on your poetry. Check out the article, and our suggestions, below!

#PenultimateDayOfASeason

#ThreeLinesAboutYourSpring

#OneNewSummerResolution
Day 2: How Rules Can Spark the Imagination
Today, let’s write a little poetry.
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June 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Full moon blessings!

During this Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius (and beyond), Tulipwood has three, count 'em THREE open calls for artwork submissions.

Check out our website for more info. We can’t wait to read your words! 🌕🌱🍓
June 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Join us two months from today at the first-ever Bridges Book Fair!

@floatingbridgepress has created this community event to bring bookworms and local literary vendors together.

Stop by to view our titles and enjoy National Book Lovers Day on the beautiful shores of Owen Beach in Tacoma! 🐚🌉
June 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Endless thanks to Janelle Cordero, @trochaic_letterpress, and (@merynoelsmith) for a fab poetry reading last Friday!

We are honored by your powerful presence, and forever grateful to @auntiesbookstore for hosting this joyful event.

Happy birthday to "Talk Louder", available at Aunties now! 🗣️🎂
June 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We love reading your work! Please send us your words.

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June 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Celebrate by submitting your writing to The Declaration of Gender Independence. This upcoming publication features poems and essays joyously exploring the full spectrum of gender identity.

Follow the link in bio for more info. We can't wait to read your writing! 🌈 📕
June 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy birthday to "Talk Louder", a book of vivid, visceral poems by Janelle Cordero!

Meet the author and pick up her evocative collection at @auntiesbooks tonight, 5/30/25.

Readings will also be given by wordsmiths @greenhope, @trochaic_letterpress, and @merynoelsmith. Hope to see you there! 🌟 📙
May 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Thanks to all who came out to chat with our founding editor @stagehandpoet during Tulipwood's very first book fair!

Once again, readers and authors remind us that the best part of publishing is relationships.

We'll see you at Bridges Book Fair with @floatingbridgepress! 📚

📷 2&3: @bricolageuw
May 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We’re only one week away from the birthday party for Talk Louder!

Friday, May 30th, join us at @auntiesbooks in Spokane for readings by Janelle Cordero, @merynoelsmith, @greenhope, and @trochaic_letterpress.

Can’t wait to celebrate these bold voices, and Tulipwood’s first, beloved release. 🥂✨
May 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Congratulations to @therealmargaretatwood, winner of the 2025 @griffinpoetry Lifetime Recognition Award!

“Poetry is not a minor art form; it is the crucible of human language.” — M. Atwood

Dreaming of having your poetry manuscript published? Check out our site to learn about working with us. 🌷📘
May 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Seattle area artistes et amies! This Tuesday, don’t miss Soapbox, a monthly literary open mic at @astirseattle. The space is warm, welcoming, and clearly haunted by writers past. Check it out if you’re looking to enjoy (and perhaps join) local talent, with beautiful ambience and beverages to boot.
May 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We are excited to announce that Tulipwood will be tabling at LitFest '25! 📚🖋️

This free event celebrates writers and artists in Seattle's UW community. 🐺📝

Swing by the outdoor book fair on 5/20 to check out our titles, and learn more about our mission to support poets both locally and abroad! 🤝💫
May 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! Send us your best poetry and personal essay. We want to work with you.

#TransDayOfVisibility

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Tulipwood Books - The Declaration of Gender Independence
The Declaration of Gender Independence is an anthology of poetry and essay which celebrates the full spectrum of gender identity. This book pushes back against the gender binary and lifts up joy. Gend...
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March 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Happy #awp season to all who celebrate
March 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
So easy!
Writing poetry is easy. ⬇️

Step #1: Feel things.
Step #2: Regret feeling things.
Step #3: Write it down.
March 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM