Literary Magazines for the Overwhelmed

Send us Fan MailThis week's ep is all about lit mags! ✨If you're exploring this space and trying to figure it out, this podcast ep is for you.I discuss how to find the right magazine for your story, the importance of reading widely, and the realities of rejection in the submission process. I also explore the culture and industry of literary magazines, including issues of elitism, gatekeeping, and the value of punk/DIY publications. Here are a few resources I recommend you check out:Chill Subs: https://www.chillsubs.com/Writer Beware: https://writerbeware.blog/ALLi Watchdog: https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/watchdog/Taco Bell Quarterly: https://tacobellquarterly.org/Hustle Culture versus the Literary Academy: https://www.thenarrativecraft.com/post/two-cultures-in-publishing-hustle-culture-vs-the-literary-academyMy lit mag wins so far: https://www.thenarrativecraft.com/books-short-stories-andrew-hodgesSupport the showQueer-owned business. AI-free editing and consulting. Conscious language advocate.Contact me on: [email protected] 🌈Second World Editorial: Speculative fiction editing and writing: https://www.secondworldeditorial.com🎓The Narrative Craft: Cultural anthropology developmental editing and consultancy: https://www.thenarrativecraft.com/💎Need a transcript? Here you go: https://thefreelancer.buzzsprout.com/🥰 Fiction newsletter: https://thenarrativecraft.kit.com/e8debf1dd5