The Lit Mag Lab Podcast

EP123: Galley: An Editorial Review Platform for Literary Journals

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) does an overview on Galley, a new editorial review system created out of Ottawa, Canada that's about launch this ye...

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

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Blue Cubicle Press's projects, including The First Line Liter...

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

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers FLARE Magazine based in California, whose founding editor is Kelly Esparza. She...

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

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares the print paperback version of her guidebook Lit Mag Nation: A Beginner's Guide to Launching a Literary Mag...

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

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on FlowerSong Press based in McAllen, Texas. She discusses their imp...

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

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on MudRoom Magazine, which has no fee and pays $15 per accepted piec...

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

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Wordgathering, based in the U.S. another journal that highlights ...

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

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Knee Brace Press, based in the U.S. that highlights work of disab...

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

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses some of the hardest things about being a founding editor. Just a reminder you can also listen to EP6: How Do ...

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

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Paranoid Tree Press, which pays $50 USD and has no fee based out ...

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

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on The Rebis, a not-for-profit literary art print series in Califor...

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

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) gives an update on ONLY POEMS from episode no. 80 based out of Ontario, Canada ran by ...

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

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on her own literary magazine and press’s site updates called: Dipi...

P110: Chills Subs Magazine Stats: Google Chrome Browser Extension

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) tries out the new Chill Subs Magazine Stats Chrome Browser extension. This is not a sponsored episode. Recorded on Janu...

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

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Sixth Finch, an online poetry and arts journal that holds chapboo...

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

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers a fairly new digital literary magazine, called Chatterbox!, which focuses on long-form fictional stories, has no...

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

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Fang & Flower Literary Magazine a no-fee publication based ou...

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

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on AGNI, which was founded back in 1972. She goes over their calls, ...

EP105: Vellichor Literary Magazine: For Brewing Creatives

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Vellichor Literary Magazine, based out of San Francisco. She cove...

EP104: Lit Mag Nation: Guidebook Release Share

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares the digital version release of her guidebook, Lit Mag Nation: A Beginner’s Guide to Launching a Literary Magaz...

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

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Paloma Magazine, a no-fee online literary arts publication based...

EP102: Chill Subs: November-December Updates

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) goes over a few changes on Chill Sub's site. This is not a sponsored episode. Recorded on December 30, 2025Mentione...

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

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under-the-slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses the heartbreaking closure of an online magazine, Drunk Monkeys, whose Editor...

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

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under-the-slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Moss Puppy Magazine, a lit mag based in the United States with n...

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

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

n this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Gather Lit Mag, founded in Canada, which pays $35 CAD and has a mi...

EP98: Christmas Spirits: A Holiday Ghost Stories Literary Magazine

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Christmas Spirits, a print literary arts magazine based out of So...

EP97: How Do You Recognize Scammy Lit Mags and Presses and What Deters Writers from Submitting?

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) recaps and provides the audio version of her recent list post "Things That Discourage Submissions to L...

EP96: Faun by Moonlight: Dedicated to Literary Fiction

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Faun by Moonlight based out of London, UK, which has a pay range ...

EP95: Dapple Submission Management System: Update

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) circles back to give an update on Dapple, a submission management system geared towards creatives, she shares some new ...

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

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares Ola, a new submission management system launching for publishers and writers can leverage it to find calls—it ...

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

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) tours Familiar's site, an all-in-one platform for publishers and authors that aids in royalty trac...

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

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Waffle Fried, a fairly new print and online literary arts magazin...

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

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses rhyme poetry in the lit mag world, whether or not you should dabble in rhymes when submitting to places and s...

Intro to The Lit Mag Lab

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Covering the 21st-century world of literary magazines and journals, including the pain points, the good, the bad, and the sad. Vevna Forrow (Jazz Mari...

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

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Seaside Gothic, based out of the United Kingdom. This literary ma...

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

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on After Dinner Conversation Magazine based out of Arizona, and disc...

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

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Foglifter, a non-profit literary journal and press based out of S...

EP87: Chestnut Review: For Stubborn Writers & Artists

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Chestnut Review, a U.S. based print and online literary arts maga...

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

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Palette Poetry, an online U.S. based literary arts magazine. She ...

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

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers the plans of Moksha, a submission manager developed back in 2011, and discusses a few of its features. She also ...

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

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares an initiative project of The Brick House Cooperative known as BRIET, a fairly new e-book distribution platform f...

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

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Meanjin Quarterly, founded back in 1940 in Brisbane and discusses...

EP82: CLMP: Community of Literary Magazines & Presses Overview

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) gives a tour of the Community of Literary Magazines (CLMP) public pages such as the directory of publishers, job listin...

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

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Sky Island Journal, a U.S. online literary publication from the s...

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

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on ONLY POEMS based out of Ontario, Canada ran by Shannan Mann and K...

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

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Bullshit Lit & Press, currently based out of Philly, PA ran a...

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

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) briefly discusses what to take into consideration when determining whether or not to apply for a non-profit status. Rec...

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

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Cosmic Horror Monthly based out of Oklahoma city and talks about ...

EP76: Bloodletter Magazine: A Feminist Horror Mag

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Bloodletter Magazine and discusses a few things about their site ...

EP75: Grindhouse Press: Dark & Extreme Horror Novellas

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Grindhouse Press and discusses their dark horror book series, sha...

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

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Ghost City Press, based out of the United States since 2014. She ...

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

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Bottlecap Press, based out of Los Angeles, California, and discus...

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

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur), the founder of Dipity Lit Mag and dipity.press, discusses various website builders and blog-like platforms that can be...

EP71: Subfolio: Update: Customization & Templates

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses some one last time some new customization features at Subfolio and gives a recap along with where to find mor...

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

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) briefly shares The Contest Calculator widget developed by Chill Subs and discusses its capabilities. Recorded on Septem...

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

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Polyphony Lit, a student run literary arts magazine. Recorded on ...

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

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Scrawl Place, a U.S. based literary journal that still pays write...

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

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) examines the alternatives available since the closure of Small Press Distribution (SPD) in 2024 and compiles a list of ...

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

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Tokyo Poetry Journal in Japan, and discusses a few things that st...

EP65: Carmalarky: An Auto-Centric Literary Magazine

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Carmalarky, a literary magazine originally based out of Covina, C...

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

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Pork Belly Press based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. She discusses a f...

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

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) provides a quick tour over Asterism Books, an online bookstore and trade distributor for independent presses founded by...

EP62: Exact Editions | Digital Publishing | Literary Magazine Subscriptions

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses digital magazine issue subscription solutions and shares Exact Editions which she totally forgot to mention i...

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

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers The Fish List, which was created by Charlie Fish, who also runs Fiction on the Web. She also goes over a few oth...

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

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) expands on the importance of a good opening line for short stories and provides various excerpt intro examples from a f...

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

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers project management tools and task tracking, and collaboration apps that growing literary magazine and journals e...

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

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) gives tips on what she typically looks for in terms of short story and flash fiction submissions, plus goes through a f...

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

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) recaps her experiences running a literary magazine and press thus far, since 2022. She goes over what she would've ...

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

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers submission management system options and alternatives, she shares what you can look at beyond just email and Goo...

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

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Fine Print Press based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana whose Editor-in-...

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

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UPDATE: Please see EP94: Ola Submission Manager Overview: Built For the Small Press & Magazine Community instead, Ola is replacing Oleada in 2026....

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

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers Duosuma, which is Duotrope's submission management platform. She also touches base on the benefits of having...

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

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares some of Dapple's features and plans, which is another new robust submission management system for literary m...

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

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers things founding editors can do such as offering additional services, facilitating workshops, creating new public...

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

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on HOOT Review, and discusses their unique postcard publication seri...

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

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers some Chill Subs updates on the summary and overview pages for literary magazines and presses. This is not a spon...

EP48: Subfolio Overview Part 2: My Submissions Page Coverage

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) circles back to Subfolio, an awesome submission management system for literary magazines and presses from the overview ...

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

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on 32 poems which has existed since 2002. Recorded on August 4th, 20...

EP46: fourteen poems: LGBTQ+ Anthologies & Pamphlets

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on fourteen poems which publishes global LGBTQ+ poetry . Recorded on...

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

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Lothlorien Poetry Journal and discusses Blogger/Blogspot.com spac...

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

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Taco Bell Quarterly (TBQ), which has no fast food fees and pays $...

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

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Rattle Poetry, founded in 1995, and discusses the site design and...

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

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on her own literary magazine called: Dipity Lit Mag, founded in 2022...

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

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on an online literary magazine called: Scraps which pays $50 and dis...

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

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Hallaren Lit Mag whose Editor-in-Chief is Erikka Durdle. Recorded...

EP39: ALOCASIA: A Plant-Focused Queer Journal

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on ALOCASIA which has a 5% editor reported acceptance rate and pays ...

EP38: New Ohio Review: A National Literary Journal

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on New Ohio Review and discusses a few other Ohio-based and universi...

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

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Poetry Online (poetry.onl) and discusses a few things that stand ...

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

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers Subfolio, a fairly new submission management system launched by Demon Database Management aka DMN. She shares a ...

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

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers the Submittable Discover Opportunities page search and the backend of what statuses submitters see when they sen...

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

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers the Chill Subs database and writers community, along with some of the new sections as of 2025. P.S. Circle back ...

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

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares PDF flipbook platforms and services that literary magazines and journals can leverage for digital preview shares...

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

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) goes back over how poets can creatively market their collections or work they've had published further. Some of these t...

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

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) expands on a past episode #17 regarding what editors do when they discover a poem or piece of writing submitted to thei...

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

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aside from trying to get published in literary magazines and marketing your work, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares what she believes to be the mo...

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

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares some software recommendations for creating the layout of your literary magazine. Recorded on July 19th, 2025, So...

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

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares a few personal memory clips. She discusses how she has handled reviews and negative feedback in the art and writ...

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

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) goes over a few online and print nomination and award events that editors can partake in or enter writers' and arti...

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

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) expands on the importance of breaks and what taking a hiatus in the lit mag world means and indicates. Recorded on July...

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

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses key factors to consider when evaluating a literary magazine's level of success and provides an additional upd...