Literary Magazines for the Overwhelmed

Literary Magazines for the Overwhelmed

Update: 2025-08-28
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This 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-academy

My lit mag wins so far: https://www.thenarrativecraft.com/books-short-stories-andrew-hodges

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Literary Magazines for the Overwhelmed

Literary Magazines for the Overwhelmed

Andy Hodges