The hottest Literary Magazines Substack posts right now

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104 Recently Opened Submission Calls, Upcoming Deadlines, Contests, Theme Calls and more

The Sub Club Newsletter • 356 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
📚 Literature Literary Magazines
  1. There are a lot of writing opportunities available right now, including contests and themed calls. Writers should look for these chances to get published.
  2. Submission deadlines can come up quickly, so it's important to stay organized and keep track of dates. Missing a deadline means missing out on a chance to share your work.
  3. Community support through submission accountability events can help writers stay motivated. Attending casual 'submit parties' can make the process feel less daunting.

Why Literature Needs a Punk Rock Mindset

Counter Craft • 2555 implied HN points • 05 Feb 26
📚 Literature Literary Magazines
  1. Mainstream institutions and newspapers are cutting books coverage and funding, so they can’t be counted on to support serious literature.
  2. Adopt a DIY, punk mindset: build independent networks like small presses, magazines, reading series, and community-driven channels, and use institutional resources opportunistically while being ready to move on when platforms stop working.
  3. Individuals can make a difference by ignoring algorithmic hype and instead finding, sharing, reviewing, and financially supporting the books and artists they love; small acts like buying zines, hosting readings, or writing reviews help sustain the literary ecosystem.

Sub Club Weekly Digest #2 (ish)

The Sub Club Newsletter • 495 implied HN points • 05 Oct 24
📚 Literature Literary Magazines
  1. There are new features on Chill Subs that show popular and competitive literary magazines. This helps writers find where to submit their work.
  2. The Submitter's Club offers help in getting work submitted to magazines. Members can submit their pieces and receive personalized recommendations.
  3. A new column called Story Doctors will answer craft questions about writing. Writers can submit their work for feedback and tips on improving their pieces.

The Neo-Romantic Literary Life

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 44 implied HN points • 23 Dec 25
📚 Literature Literary Magazines
  1. Literary nightlife and independent magazines have surged, with new reading series and small print and online publications energizing cities like New York, London, Los Angeles, and Paris.
  2. A neo‑Romantic vitalism fuels this moment: people treat live readings, parties, and making art as acts of resistance to tech‑driven life and the urge to turn everything into online content.
  3. The movement operates largely outside legacy publishing and political binaries, lowering social barriers so more people can show up, participate, and prioritize community and the creative act over chasing fame.

Leopold

Nice Try • 159 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
📚 Literature Literary Magazines
  1. There's a new short story titled 'Leopold' that you can read for free online or buy in a magazine for $6. It's nice to have options!
  2. The story is quite lengthy at about 10,000 words, so it looks like a good read if you enjoy longer tales.
  3. The author appreciates feedback and invites readers to share their thoughts about the story or anything else on their mind.
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Happy Thanksgiving

Story Club with George Saunders • 48 implied HN points • 28 Nov 24
📚 Literature Literary Magazines
  1. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating this holiday!
  2. Be aware that any social media accounts claiming to be George Saunders on Bluesky and Facebook are fake.
  3. A fun way to support the literary magazine n+1 is through their Bookmatch fundraiser, which gives personalized book recommendations based on a quiz.