All Episodes

EP123: Galley Overview: An Editorial Review Platform for Literary Journals

EP122: The First Line Literary Journal: Where Every Story Begins With the Same First Line

EP121: FLARE Magazine: Literature & Art About Chronic Illnesses, Disabilities, & Mental Health

EP120: What Book Can I Read to Learn More About Starting A Literary Magazine & Press?

EP119: FlowerSong Press: Amplifying the Voices of Those From the Americas and Beyond

EP118: MudRoom Mag: A Triannual Journal of Poetry and Prose

EP117: Wordgathering: An Online Journal of Disability Poetry and Literature

EP116: Knee Brace Press: Focusing On Chronic Illness, Disability, Mental Health & Neurodivergence

EP115: What Are the Most Challenging Aspects of Being a Founding Editor of A Literary Arts Magazine?

EP114: Paranoid Tree Press: A Hybrid Lit Mag & Art Zine

EP113: The Rebis: A Print Anthology Celebrating Tarot, Art & Creative Writing

EP112: ONLY POEMS: A Look At Their Revamped Website & Payout Increases to Writers

EP111: Dipity Lit Mag + Press: Updates + Site Renovations

EP110: Chills Subs Magazine Stats: Google Chrome Browser Extension

EP109: Sixth Finch: A Quarterly Online Journal of Poetry & Art With an Annual Chapbook Contest

EP108: Chatterbox!: A Long-Form Fiction Digital Lit Mag Rebelling Against Shortening Attention Spans

EP107: Fang & Flower: A Gothic Literary Magazine On Substack

EP106: AGNI: A Literary Magazine That's Over 50 Years Old & Named After the Vedic God of Fire

EP105: Vellichor Literary Magazine: For Brewing Creatives

EP104: Lit Mag Nation: Guidebook Release Share

EP103: Paloma: A Quarterly Online Art + Literary Magazine On Substack

EP102: Chill Subs: November-December Updates

EP101: Drunk Monkeys: A Monthly Online Magazine Devoted to Literature, Film & Television

EP100: Moss Puppy Magazine: For The Weird, Muddy & Messy

EP99: Gather: A Social Lit Mag With Community Table Workshops & Additional Membership Benefits

EP98: Christmas Spirits: A Holiday Ghost Stories Literary Magazine

EP97: What Are the Tell-Tale Signs of Scam Lit Mags and Presses & Structure Turn-Offs?

EP96: Faun by Moonlight: Dedicated to Literary Fiction

EP95: Dapple Submission Management System: Update

EP94: Ola Submission Manager Overview: Built For the Small Press & Magazine Community

EP93: Familiar Overview: Royalty Tracking Software For Publishers, Presses & More

EP92: Waffle Fried: A Lit Mag That’s Not Necessarily About Waffle Fries

EP91: Can You Submit Rhymes or Rhyming Poetry to Lit Mags & Journals?

Intro to The Lit Mag Lab

EP90: Seaside Gothic: A Magazine From the Edge of the Sea

EP89: After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy & Ethics Short Story Fiction

EP88: Foglifter Journal + Press: Created By And For LGBTQ+ Writers And Readers

EP87: Chestnut Review: For Stubborn Writers & Artists

EP86: Palette Poetry: Striving to Uplift Emerging & Established Poets From Around the World

EP85: Moksha Overview: A Submission Manager For Wrangling Your Slush Pile

EP84: BRIET: E-Book Distribution to Libraries & Schools | For Independent & Small Publishers

EP83: Meanjin Quarterly: 85 Years Old | An Australian Literary Magazine Faced With Sudden Closure

EP82: CLMP: Community of Literary Magazines & Presses Overview

EP81: Sky Island Journal: International Poetry, Flash Fiction & Creative Non-Fiction

EP80: ONLY POEMS: A Digital Literary Magazine Fostering Community & Educational Workshops

EP79: Bullshit Lit + Press: Funky Poetry, Prose, Fiction & Art | Reminds Us To Loosen Up

EP78: What Are the Implications of Setting Up My Literary Magazine or Journal as a Non-Profit?

EP77: Cosmic Horror Monthly: A Lit Mag With a Custom-Built Mobile App

EP76: Bloodletter Magazine: A Feminist Horror Mag

EP75: Grindhouse Press: Dark & Extreme Horror Novellas

EP74: Ghost City Press: A Closer Look at Their Micro-Chapbook Summer Series | Poetry Collections

EP73: Bottlecap Press: A Multi-Genre Poetry Chapbook Series

EP72: Which Website Builder Should I Use for Starting My Lit Mag, Journal or Press?

EP71: Subfolio: Update: Customization & Templates

EP70: Chill Subs: August-September Updates: The Contest Calculator

EP69: Polyphony Lit: A Global Literary Arts Magazine For High School Students

EP68: Scrawl Place: A Travel & Destination-Focused Literary Journal

EP67: What Distribution Options Exist For Literary Magazines & Presses? | Publishers | Fulfillment

EP66: Tokyo Poetry Journal + Press: English Translation | Visual Poetry | Japanese Poets

EP65: Carmalarky: An Auto-Centric Literary Magazine

EP64: Pork Belly Press: A Queer-Friendly Feminist Press | Handbound Chapbooks

EP63: Asterism Books: Online Bookstore & Trade Distributor for Independent Literature

EP62: Exact Editions | Digital Publishing | Literary Magazine Subscriptions

EP61: The Fish List: Ranking Indie Lit Mags | Fiction | Stories | Short Fiction

EP60: How Do I Create a Strong Intro or Opening Line for My Short Story or Flash Fiction Piece?

EP59: What Are Some Editorial Project Management & Workflow Tools for Literary Magazine Teams?

EP58: How Do I Get Short Story Acceptances? I Keep Getting Flash Fiction Rejection Letters

EP57: What Advice Would You Give to Others Starting a Lit Mag or Press or Future Founding Editors?

EP56: Which Submission Management Systems Would You Recommend For Literary Magazines & Presses?

EP55: Fine Print Press: A Newspaper-Styled Literary Arts Journal

EP54: Oleada Overview: A Submission Management System for Lit Mags & Presses on Tight Budgets

EP53: Duosuma Overview: A Flexible Submission Management System for Lit Mags & Duotrope Coverage

EP52: Dapple Overview: A Submission Management System With an Optional AI Assistant Integration

EP51: Should I Be Paying Reading Fees for Submissions? Are They a Scam? | Find Fee-Free Lit Mags

EP50: HOOT Review: A Mini Literary Magazine on a Postcard: Poetry & Prose

EP49: Chill Subs: August Updates: Rate Lit Mags & Presses

EP48: Subfolio Overview Part 2: My Submissions Page Coverage

EP47: 32 Poems: A Literary Journal Running For Over Two Decades

EP46: fourteen poems: LGBTQ+ Anthologies & Pamphlets

EP45: Lothlorien Poetry Journal: Diving Into Magical Realism, Fantasy & Folklore

EP44: Taco Bell Quarterly: A Fast Food Drive-Thru Literary Arts Magazine

EP43: Rattle Poetry: A Quick Online + Print Literary Magazine Tour

EP42: Dipity Lit Mag: Featuring Poets & Writers of All Ages From Around The World

EP41: SCRAPS: A Literary Magazine Spotlighting Abandoned & Rejected Work

EP40: Hallaren Literary Magazine: Highlighting Women in the Military Community

EP39: ALOCASIA: A Plant-Focused Queer Journal

EP38: New Ohio Review: A National Literary Journal

EP37: Poetry Online (poetry.onl): A Quick Look At Accessibility Widgets

EP36: Subfolio Overview: Submission Management Made Easy | Discover Literary Magazine & Press Calls

EP35: Submittable Overview: Locating Literary Magazines & Leveraging the Discover Page

EP34: Chill Subs: Find Literary Magazines | Track Submissions | Discover Events & Writing Contests

EP33: PDF Flipbook Readers For Publications: Creating Interactive Digital Magazines

EP32: How Can I Market & Promote My Poetry Collections?

EP31: What Do Editors Do Once They've Identified A Plagiarized Poem?

EP30: What Is The Hardest Thing About Being A Poet?

EP29: What Applications Do You Use to Construct the Layout of Your Literary Magazine?

EP28: How Do You Handle Negative Feedback as a Writer or Artist?

EP27: What Are Some of the Nomination & Award Events That Exist for Lit Mags & Presses?

EP26: Does Taking a Hiatus Imply That a Literary Magazine Is Finished?

EP25: What Factors Contribute to a Literary Magazine or Journal Being Considered Successful?

EP24: How Do You Get Into Physical Bookstores & Shops?

EP23: Is It Too Late for Me to Submit to Literary Magazines and Journals? Am I Too Old?

EP22: How Can You Improve Your Writing Skills & Get Better At Poetry?

EP21: Do You Need to Trademark The Name of Your Literary Magazine or Press?

EP20: How Do You Set Up Print & Digital Subscriptions For Your Literary Magazine?

EP19: What Are Some Of The Best Print-On-Demand Platforms Out There For Magazines & Presses?

EP18: What Are Some Of The Biggest Mistakes Writers Make When Submitting to Lit Mags?

EP17: How Do You Address & Catch Plagiarism in Submissions?

EP16: What Are The Benefits of Having a CLMP Membership?

EP15: What Are Alternatives to Submittable & Some Other Submission Manager Options For Lit Mags?

EP14: Can Substack Be The Homebase For A Lit Mag?

EP13: Are You Able to Edit Your Work After a Lit Mag Acceptance?

EP12: Do You Need An ISSN or ISBN For Your Publication?

EP11: What Do First Serial Rights Mean After Your Work Is Accepted & Published?

EP10: Should I Use A Pen Name When Submitting to Literary Magazines & Presses?

EP9: Why Do Acceptance Rates Exist in the Lit Mag Community?

EP8: What Will I Face When Applying to Volunteer & Staff Roles At A Literary Magazine?

EP7: What’s It Like Being A Poetry Reader For A Literary Magazine?

EP6: How Do You Start A Literary Magazine & What’s It Like Being An Editor-in-Chief of One?

EP5: What Tips Do You Have For Getting Literary Magazine Submission Acceptances?

EP4: What Should You Do If Your Writing Keeps Getting Rejected By Literary Magazines?

EP3: Why Should You Submit Your Poems, Short Stories & Work to Lit Mags & Journals?

EP2: How Do You Find Cool Literary Magazines, Journals & Presses to Submit to?

EP1: Why Do Lit Mags Often Face Closure? #DefunctLitMags