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Montana Poetry and Writing Groups.

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• 1 )The Montana Writers Guild Link.

The Montana Writers Guild is a group of published and unpublished writers. The periodically produce an anthology. Their first anthology was entitled: A Blend of Voices, came out in 2003. A second anthology followed in 2006 entitled: Montana Voices. The group began in 1993 in Missoula as a group of women writers, but has since opened membership to men. The MWG provides support by encouraging smaller critique groups. The literary context of the group includes: poetry, fiction, science fiction and non-fiction. Every Montana writer is welcome to participate in the group.

• 2) Montana Poet Laureate Link.

In 2015, Montana established a state Poet Laureate position. The Montana Poet Laureate is currently shared by two very good Montana poets, Melissa Kwasny and M.L. Smoker. Both were appointed to a two-year term in 2019..

• 3) The Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering Link.

The Montana Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Music Rendezvous is usually held every summer in Lewiston, MT. This year’s gathering has been rescheduled for August 12-15, 2021. The award winning 4 day event has been held every year since 1986, but will not be held in 2020. Watch the above link for news on the 2021 gathering.

• 4)Montana Mouthful Link.

The Montana Mouthful is an independent, nonprofit literary magazine devoted to publishing short fiction and nonfiction, poetry, and visual artwork. The anthology publishes both digitally and by ‘print on demand’ copies. Please check the link for submission guidelines and information on how to get a copy of publications.

• 5) Authors of the Flathead Link.

The Authors of the Flathead is a group of writers from Northwest Montana. The group includes: poets, novelists, journalists, non-fiction writers and journalists. The group provides conferences (currently online), holds writing competitions for high school students, and hosts the Annual Flathead River Writers Conference (see site for updates on the conference). That conference is held in Kalispell. The Authors of the Flathead is a nonprofit group and open to everyone.

• 6) The Whitefish Review Link.

The Whitefish Review is a nonprofit literary journal. They seek submissions of poetry and fiction. Guidelines for submissions and information on obtaining copies can be found on their link.

• 7) The Oval Link.

The Oval is a literary magazine of the University of Montana. It features poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Anyone can purchase copies and support the project, but The Oval only takes submissions from University of Montana undergraduates.

• 8) Montana StoryKeepers Link.

Montana StoryKeepers is a group dedicated to preserving history and Montana culture through story telling. They organize storytelling workshops and events. The group also provides information on how to write down and preserve family histories.

• 9) The Montana Arts Council Link.

The Montana Arts Council is the official Montana Arts government site. They provide information on grants, resources and programs for Montana poets, writers and artists

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About the author: Steven Robert Heine is an American poet and author. He has spent much of his life supporting poetry projects and events. He is the author of 8 volumes of poetry. In 2011 he was seriously injured in a fall that left him in great pain and almost unable to walk. He suffered a stroke in 2023. Heine receives no disability and relies on a small pension and retirement income. He is no longer able to make public appearances.
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Steven Robert Heine is a Northwest poet & author. He has spent his life promoting poetry, serving as founder for many poetry contests. He traveled extensively through Montana. Heine was crippled in a fall in 2011 and now makes very few public appearances.Books by Steven Robert Heine are available on Ebay, Amazon, and Kindle.