The Lit Mag Lab Podcast
Episodes
EP24: How Do You Get Into Physical Bookstores & Shops?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses how tough it is to get publications into physical locations and her experiences there as both a publisher and...
EP23: Is It Too Late for Me to Submit to Literary Magazines and Journals? Am I Too Old?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) circles back to a few things in the past episode and talks a bit about age in the world of art and writing. Recorded on...
EP22: How Can You Improve Your Writing Skills & Get Better At Poetry?
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares her experiences, a few things that helped her ease back into the poetry community after a seven year gap and goe...
EP21: Do You Need to Trademark The Name of Your Literary Magazine or Press?
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) talks about trademark name registration and how to go about selecting a name for your publication. Recorded on June 15t...
EP20: How Do You Setup Print & Digital Subscriptions For Your Literary Magazine?
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares her experiences with digital subscription model platforms for publishers, discusses print subscription options a...
EP19: What Are Some Of The Best Print-On-Demand Platforms Out There For Magazines & Presses?
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) goes over some of the print-on-demand platforms out there for poets, literary magazines, presses, and publishers in gen...
EP18: What Are Some Of The Biggest Mistakes Writers Make When Submitting to Lit Mags?
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) circles back to cover some more mistakes writers make when submitting to literary magazines and journals, plus shares a...
EP17: How Do You Address & Catch Plagiarism in Submissions?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers plagiarism in the lit mag space, shares some tools for screening submissions, and provides some additional movie...
EP16: What Are The Benefits of Having a CLMP Membership?
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) talks about some of the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) membership benefits and her experience with ...
EP15: What Are Alternatives to Submittable & Some Other Submission Manager Options For Lit Mags?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares alternatives to Submittable and why she’s moving her lit mag & press over to Subfolio by Demon Management ...
EP14: Can Substack Be The Homebase For A Lit Mag?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) who founded Dipity Literary Magazine in September 2022 discusses Substack and how it can be used for publishing poetry,...
EP13: Are You Able to Edit Your Work After a Lit Mag Acceptance?
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares briefly how much editing is typically done at a lit mag and covers a bit of the overall editing experience you m...
EP12: Do You Need An ISSN or ISBN For Your Publication?
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) touches base on the importance of ISSNs and ISBNs in the publication world and the differences between them. Recorded o...
EP11: What Do First Serial Rights Mean After Your Work Is Accepted & Published?
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers writers’ rights a tad when it comes to publication through lit mags, journals and presses. Recorded on April 2...
EP10: Should I Use A Pen Name When Submitting to Literary Magazines & Presses?
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses the benefits and disadvantages of using a pen name when submitting to literary magazines, journals and presse...
EP9: Why Do Acceptance Rates Exist in the Lit Mag Community?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) dissects the existence of acceptance rates and various stats in the literary arts world. Recorded on April 13, 2025 Son...
EP8: What Will I Face When Applying to Volunteer & Staff Roles At A Literary Magazine?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) goes over things you may encounter when applying to roles at a literary magazine, journal, or press. She shares some ti...
EP7: What’s It Like Being A Poetry Reader For A Literary Magazine?
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers the role of a poetry reader, running a volunteer staff, and how to find work opportunities to participate more i...
EP6: How Do You Start A Literary Magazine & What’s It Like Being An Editor-in-Chief of One?
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) goes over how to start your own literary magazine and press, provides some tips as well as shares some insight on what ...
EP5: What Tips Do You Have For Getting Literary Magazine Submission Acceptances?
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) goes over a few tips when writing poetry and what to take into consideration before submitting to places especially whe...
EP4: What Should You Do If Your Writing Keeps Getting Rejected By Literary Magazines?
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares advice on what she’d recommend you do if your work keeps getting declined or rejected by publishers or lit mag...
EP3: Why Should You Submit Your Poems, Short Stories & Work to Lit Mags & Journals?
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses the benefits of submitting to literary magazines along with a few other things to take into consideration. Re...
EP2: How Do You Find Cool Literary Magazines, Journals & Presses to Submit to?
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers some of the primary ways linked below to find lit mags to submit your work to. Recorded on April 5, 2025 Song In...
EP1: Why Do Lit Mags Often Face Closure? #DefunctLitMags
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses the various reasons why literary arts magazines, journals and presses often decide to close their doors or ca...