Humor & Opinion

Writers, readers and editors share experiences with lit mags

Literary Magazines Are Not Your Validation

"As failure can be a friend, validation can be an enemy."

15 hrs ago •

Judson Stacy Vereen

When the World Overwhelms, the Joy is in the Details

"...thinking about these choices has dulled my worry..."

May 22 •

Elizabeth Rosen

The Six: Grappling with Readers Who Give Me the Quease

"I didn’t want my CNF to expose her or invade her privacy..."

May 8 •

Lisa K. Buchanan

Banana Leaves, Submission Anxiety & a Plastic Chair

"Maybe my writing voice isn’t something I have to earn..."

Apr 24 •

Fendy Satria Tulodo

Literary Magazine Submission Guidelines Written on Truth Serum

"Any piece containing the letter g will be deleted unread."

Apr 17 •

A Brief Portrait of Failure as a Friend

"I made up my mind that I was not going to worry anymore."

Apr 10 •

Judson Stacy Vereen

The Benefits of Taking a Writing Break

"The reality is that I’m only human..."

Mar 27 •

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