our august submission challenge continues. where are you sending your work this month?
have you always dreamed of seeing your poetry on pages of literary magazines? these ten mags can make it happen (and pay you while they’re at it):
challenge yourself to submit to one of these lit mags in august then come back & let us know how it goes!
"well-written, but not for me." ever heard that one? take a deep breath. here's what agent rejection might actually mean:
it’s that time of the week again, friends! these lit mags are open now and waiting for you, so submit away 💌 https://substack.com/home/post/p-208083122
Writing community, workshops, and AMAs — here's the Chill Subs Events outlook for July 💌 Find out more here: events.chillsubs.com
![Jul 1
7:30 - 9 ET
[Sub-Together]
Submit It Now! Time & Support to Get Published
Jul 8
7:30 - 8:30 ET
[AMA]
Ask-Me-Anything: Noah Baldino, Poetry Editor of Georgia Review
Jul 15
7:30 - 8:30 ET
[Tutorial]
Simplify Submitting with Chill Subs
Jul 22
7:30 - 9 ET
[Lesson]
The Submission Habit: Submit Smarter, Publish More
Jul 29
7:30 - 8:30 ET
[AMA]
Ask-Me-Anything: John Sibley Williams, Editor of Inflectionist Review](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ckoj75hrktjarii5s6f4q5vj/bafkreihoa2xha3quol3luma2x3vfq5izlf4ulnbfmbuszzrp7ykrr6ymg4)
These magazines have 3-8% acceptance rates with 100+ tracked subs. Submit to them (and check out more) here: chillsubs.com/lists/sweet-... #writing
Calling historical fiction writers, whether you're just dipping your toe in, or an experienced hand! My new workshop up at @chillsubs.bsky.social The Forever Workshop is all about truffling out inspiration, specifics, research details and big themes from just about any non-fiction buff.ly/a6hqhIt
We worked real hard and put together a list of *almost* every MFA program with a lit mag. Pat us on the back, and also check 'em all out, and also get to readin'/submittin'.
(Almost) Every MFA Program With a Literary Magazine
Chill Subs has collected (almost) every MFA program that also houses an affiliated literary magazine. Get to reading (and submitting!).
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Do you have questions about submitting to lit mags, what it takes to run a journal, or how to get your work published in The Common? Join us tonight @ 7:30 PM ET for our AMA with the wonderful Jennifer Acker, the founder and editor-in-chief of @commonmag.bsky.social! RSVP here: luma.com/doxmdiwe
Ask-Me-Anything: Jennifer Acker, EiC of The Common · Luma
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Seriously CONSTANTLY obsessed about the amazing people and lit mags that we get to work with
"Kill your darlings," they said. "Polish your work," they said. I mean, okay. But when is your work *actually* ready to submit? Well, we finally have the answers. Finally!
When Is My Writing Ready to Submit? And Other Questions | Chill Subs Blog
Seven questions to ask yourself before sending your work out
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This is us on @chillsubs.bsky.social 🥹. Honored 🙏 And yes, we are new writer-friendly! And generally friendly. Send us your little, quiet beauties! literarynamjooning.wixsite.com/litnam/submit
MIDLVLMAG needs you to rate us on @chillsubs.bsky.social www.chillsubs.com/magazine/mid...
MIDLVLMAG (Mid-Level Management Literary Magazine) - Chill Subs
MIDLVLMAG (Mid-Level Management Literary Magazine) is a Seattle, WA based, digital literary journal dedicated to publishing poetry, fiction, and CNF that explor
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End the week with some free shhhhhhh... stuff. We're talkin' free workshops, free money, a bunch of contests that pay and don’t charge fees, and more—all in this month's Free Sh*t for Writers!!
Get Your Free Sh*t Before the Deadlines Hit | Chill Subs Blog
Free Sh*t for Writers: Free talks, free money, and more free sh*t
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Oh, hi! We're trying something new: a monthly roundup of all the good stuff we've been up to, including features we’ve released, updates we’ve made, and milestones we’ve reached. Huzzah and stuff! www.chillsubs.com/blog/may-202...
May Roundup: We Gave the Browse a Summer Glow-Up | Chill Subs Blog
A roundup of all of our new and shiny features, updates, and milestones
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Submissions for our collab issue with Exclamation Mark Literary Journal are now OPEN through June 12th! 🚨 Theme: Exclamation for and by the Disabled and Chronically Ill ‼️ See the submission guidelines here: flare-magazine.com/special-coll... or visit Exclamation Mark's website! Happy submitting!
Check out our most recently added lit mags here! www.chillsubs.com/blog/june-20... @sterncastle.bsky.social @silvercanyonreview.bsky.social @the-menu-zine.bsky.social @rindandroot.bsky.social @placesjournal.bsky.social #writing
We previously listed sub calls on our page, but now our #KidLit magazine @nimblewitlit.bsky.social has its very own @chillsubs.bsky.social listing. If you write for kids or know kids who write, check out our listing a bookmark for the future!
Nimblewitlit Mag@nimblewitlit.bsky.social · 2mo agoNimblewitlit is now on @chillsubs.bsky.social! Check out our listing, bookmark us, and rate us. Contributors can even link pieces! www.chillsubs.com/magazine/nim...
Our free-submissions window is wide open!
shome dasgupta@shomedasgupta.bsky.social · 2mo agoHere are some literary journals opening or closing for submissions sometime in June—some are open now or will close soon. Genres, themes, & guidelines vary & dates are tentative. I think these are all no-fee. There are more resources out there, including on this platform. Wish y’all well.
In honor of AAPI month, we rounded up our favorite lit mags everywhere that celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage and culture. Submit to them here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/AAPI-2... #writing #litmags #aapi
![21 Lit mags celebrating AAPI heritage
THE PIONEERS
Mizna ✦ Whiting Award-winning journal showcasing diverse Arab/SWANA voices and pushing boundaries
diaCRITICS ✦ Art, literature, and stories from culture-makers of the Vietnamese and Southeast Asian diaspora, on and from all shores
Ricepaper Magazine ✦ Vancouver-based magazine showcasing Asian Canadian literature, culture, and arts
Amerasia Journal ✦ UCLA Asian American Studies Center’s interdisciplinary academic journal in Asian American Studies
Westerly Magazine ✦ Western Australian-based mag publishing lively and intelligent writing with an emphasis on Australia and Asia
THE VANGUARD
The Margins ✦ The Asian American Writers’ Workshop’s award-winning lit mag dedicated to the Asian American creative culture of tomorrow
Porch Literary Magazine ✦ Southeast Asian voices in poetry, short story, and flash fiction
HAIS ✦ Empowering and cultivating literary opportunities for marginalized voices with a focus on Hmong and AAPI writers
Cha: An Asian Literary Journal ✦ The first Hong Kong international literary publication
Suspect [Singapore Unbound] ✦ In favor of microhistories, subversive perspectives, and marginalized identities.
Slant'd ✦ Reimagining publishing to be more accessible, equitable, and joyful for AAPIs everywhere
Kitaab ✦ Connecting Asian writers with global readers](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ckoj75hrktjarii5s6f4q5vj/bafkreieq4qqj7mteg7vx4xkybaj5i3y2zevpfcsile2vzyis7l2lj4qq44)
