{"id":308023,"date":"2026-03-17T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T11:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/electricliterature.com\/?p=308023"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:37:47","slug":"help-us-write-electric-literatures-next-chapter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/electricliterature.com\/help-us-write-electric-literatures-next-chapter\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Us Write Electric Literature\u2019s Next Chapter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dear Reader,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is my first opportunity to write to you as the incoming Executive Director and Publisher. While I\u2019ve had two months to get used to the idea, I\u2019m still adjusting to the weight of the responsibility I will soon carry. One thing is for certain: It\u2019s an honor to be trusted with stewarding Electric Literature\u2019s future. As outgoing Executive Director Halimah Marcus wrote in her resignation letter<\/a>, \u201cThere is no other publication like Electric Literature, and its value in the literary landscape cannot be overstated.\u201d I couldn\u2019t have said it better myself. I have loved serving as Editor-in-Chief, and I\u2019m excited for what lies ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In the seventeen years since EL was founded, we\u2019ve accomplished so much. We\u2019ve introduced talented emerging writers to millions of readers. We\u2019ve been awarded competitive grants and won prestigious prizes. We\u2019ve published our first book<\/a>! And through it all, we\u2019ve remained committed to publishing writers from all backgrounds at a time when many communities are under attack. None of that will change; if anything, we are doubling down on our commitment to free speech, creative excellence, and providing a home for stories told by our most marginalized voices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But make no mistake; as successful as we\u2019ve been, there is more work to be done. My long-term vision for Electric Literature is expansive. I plan to grow our reach and influence by every measure, while maintaining our sharp, independent spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n

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During this time of transition, your support is more vital than ever. As we embark on building EL\u2019s future, we must raise $35,000 to fund our next chapter. My goals for the organization extend far beyond our current moment. We have always been innovators, and I have every intention of continuing to push literature\u2014and the publishing industry\u2014forward. Every gift, no matter how small, will go a long way towards ensuring Electric Literature\u2019s continued success. Help us find and champion new voices. Help us connect hungry readers with great writers. And as we turn a crucial page, remember this: Our very bright future begins with you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gratefully yours,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Denne Michele Norris 
Editor-in-Chief and incoming Executive Director + Publisher<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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