Syncopation Literary Journal

A literary journal for musicians, and for writers inspired by music.
Founding Editor: @nataliewelsh285
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Volume 5, Issue 2: Dreams & Fantasy is now live. You can read the whole issue for free on our website. To get started, read our Editor’s Introduction below:

https://t.co/lRLuiuT4nc

#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #fantasy #dreams #music #writers

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They are called the Skin People because they believe music holds the world together just as skin holds the body together. You can read Barry Foy’s short fantasy story here:

https://t.co/D3FajNjauk

#shortstory #fantasy #writingcommunity

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In Denise Landry’s The Dream-Conductor, a violinist travels to a mysterious realm where she learns that her music does not have to be perfect…it only has to be true.

Read the short story here:

https://t.co/C9pMj7NhSp

#music #writingcommunity #fantasy

[LA Rabsatt @LRabsatt]

It's a Feel the Music Friday! My poem, Music in Me, was published by the Syncopation Literary Journal. Music has always been my best friend and a source of inspiration.
https://t.co/hlchyDOIWW
Be inspired!
@SyncopationLIT thank you!

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@LRabsatt Thank you for being a part of this issue!

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#music #musician #writingcommunity

[Michael Gigandet @Motobec810]

“10 classic rock songs with truly horrible lyrics” #music https://t.co/QpQTaIoaLJ

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Don’t worry about the future…our anxieties prevent us from enjoying every moment that is given to us. That’s what Beverly Sylvester tells us in her poem Moon River, Jon Batiste. Read it here:

https://t.co/uGaDDKF3GZ

#wisdomquotes #poetry #music #writingcommunity #writers

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Oakland writer Sezin Devi Koehler pledges allegiance to music. She doesn’t need any other religion.

You can read 3 of Sezin’s music poems at the link below:

https://t.co/MWHwwUHHQ5

#music #jackwhite #thewhitestripes #poetry #poetrylovers #WritingCommmunity #writerslife

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Joshua Davies’ poem The Music in Me is a manifesto, a mantra and an autobiography. It is the story of a life saved by rock and roll.

Read 3 of Joshua’s poems below:

https://t.co/HrwD6XdHYT

#music #rocknroll #poetry #poetrycommunity #poems #writingcommunity

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David feels music in his bones. He expresses his emotions using sound. He connects with others through song. If music is your world, read 3 of Micheal Boss’ poems below:

https://t.co/enrkD2hlu5

#music #poetry #autism #autismawareness #writngcommunity

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What do Paul Simon, The Spanish City & a blue plastic kazoo all have in common? Well, you can read about them in Micheal Durack’s poems below:

https://t.co/sJ5ymnj7LB

#paulsimon #songwriter #music #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity

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In 1967, an earthquake in Alaska was felt all the way in Calgary where a choir sang through the tremors.

Learn more by reading 3 of John Barton’s poems here:

https://t.co/saZZ1gPR9n

#writers #canada #calgary #music #poetry #writingcommunity

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@MadelnCanada Our diverse food scene. And our amazing storytellers and musicians.

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Andrew Darling’s poem Moonlight Sonata speculates the origins of Beethoven’s passionate piano piece.

You can read 3 of Andrew’s riveting poems here:

https://t.co/HTZoFGg6OW

#beethoven #moonlightsonata #music #poetry #writingcommunity

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In the tumultuous Sixties, Jo Balistreri and her friends stood in solidarity, deriving a sense of hope from Mother Nature, and from music.

#hope #Hopeful #poetry #music #writingcommunity

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@TheDarkestStar_ @andrewcareaga You can join our Mailing List:

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We look forward to reading your work!

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When Ruth Weinstein needs to escape our tumultuous world, or simply wander from her Ozarks homestead, she listens to the radio.

For your own temporary escape, read 2 of her music poems here:

https://t.co/fcqHZ0mMhU

#radio #music #poet #poetry #writer #writingcommunity

[Andrew Careaga @andrewcareaga]

@TheDarkestStar_ Technically, it was half of REM but I always round up. :) I wrote an essay about the experience that @SyncopationLIT published. https://t.co/ESS2ifoLhV

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@TheDarkestStar_ @andrewcareaga We have a new issue coming out in June and a new Call for Submissions opening in the fall.

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Christina Lovin uses a Korean poetic form to tell stories of 1960s American pop culture, including one about #patsycline. Read 3 of Christina’s poems here:

https://t.co/NVs2fD3VTh

#sijo #korea #poetry #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #music