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Check out the FISH list of lively indie lit mags

The ultimate ranking of the world’s liveliest indie literary magazines, curated by author and editor Charlie Fish.

Dec 19, 2024 •

Fostering Creative Writing Feedback Based on Strengths, Not Weaknesses

A guest essay by J. Greg Phelan, the founder of book inc.

Apr 11, 2024 •

Journal of the Month’s Lit Mag Superlatives

An interview with Jenn from JOTM along with her "most likely" lit mag superlatives (her spin on our usual lists).

Dec 14, 2023 •

Accessible Submissions For All

A Writers’ HQ Revolution

Sep 7, 2023 •

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How To Know if Your Work Fits a Literary Journal (ft. Erik Harper Klass)

Increase your chances of getting published with these 10 tips.

Aug 16, 2023 •

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Erik Harper Klass

One Thousand and One Ways to Find Literary Journals for Your Story (Without Actually Having to Read Them)

Erik Harper Klass, founder of Submitit

Jun 28, 2023 •

Erik Harper Klass

Where Would Indie Lit Be Without Authors Publish?

Caitlin shares how she and Jacob created one of the most beloved and useful resources in the indie lit world.

Jun 7, 2023 •

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Hello! My name is Lilith and I have no idea what I’m doing here!

3 not-so-secret secrets about what it takes to "make it" and what the hell does that mean anyway?

May 10, 2023 •

How I caved in to my crippling introversion (and helped the writing community)

By Jason W. McGlone, founder of Pencilhouse.

Apr 12, 2023 •

Jason W McGlone

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