Erik Fuhrer
Poetry Editor
Erik Fuhrer is the author of 6 books of poetry: Eye Apocalypse, in which I take myself hostage (Spuyten Duyvil Press), At Root, every time you die (Alien Buddha Press), VOS (Yavanika Press), and not human enough for the census (Vegetarian Alcoholic Press).
Their play, The Ocean and its Movers (Free Lines Press, 2023), 7th collection of poetry, Gellar Studies (Spuyten Duyvil Press, 2023), and memoir, My Buffed Up Life (Spuyten Duyvil Press, 2024) are completed and currently under contract.
In addition to creative work, they have published several academic essays and have worked on the editorial staff for an Oxford University Press journal. Their writing has been nominated for a pushcart prize, best of the net, and best microfiction award and was an honorable mention for Survision’s Inaugural James Tate Chapbook Prize.
They have taught writing at a wide range of universities, including The University of Notre Dame, and hold a Ph.D. from The University of Glasgow and an MFA from The University of Notre Dame.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Poetry
Plays
Memoirs
AVAILABLE FOR
Chapbook & Poetry manuscript critiques
Poetry line editing
Critique & line editing of plays and memoirs
“Erik sent me detailed and inspiring feedback on all of my poems, with extremely helpful suggestions on how to develop my work. With my poem ‘Background Man’, Erik helped me realize that I was clinging onto a title for the sake of it – and this, in turn, was smothering the poem itself. And when I submitted my short poem ’Eczema’ to Erik, he suggested that I shorten it even further; an idea that would never have occurred to me without his help. Erik has really inspired me to keep going with my work! Highly recommended.”
–Michael McGill, Writer
“Erik consistently made insightful suggestions about what to hold on to and nurture, as well as what to axe. And he shared his constructive suggestions with care. I’m glad and grateful I had the opportunity to see and hear his brain (and heart) in action.”
–Pat Foran, Writer
“Erik is one of the most compassionate and thoughtful educators I've ever encountered. They're dedicated to making their classrooms accessible, welcoming, and non-hierarchical. As a poet who has benefited from Erik's encouragement and collaborative spirit myself, I cannot recommend them highly enough as a coach. They will work with you to create a plan that honors your vision, your process, and your writing pace. If your writing needs a champion, contact them today!”
-Wren Hanks, poet
“I can’t recommend Erik’s services enough! They provided thorough, timely, line-by-line review of my early-stage poems. They even worked with my busy schedule to meet via Zoom and talk through the feedback, suggesting target journals for specific poems and demystifying the publishing process. Erik’s feedback was energizing, personalized, and practical. My writing improved and so did my imagination.”