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Interview with Claire Thom from The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press
The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press was founded by EIC Claire Thom in April 2022. Claire wanted to start an international and inclusive poetry community which would offer both new and previously published poets a platform to get their words out there.
Chill Subs Promorando
Chill Subs’s bi-weekly random promotion of one journal, writer, book, poem, story.
Interview with Delilah Twersky from Pearl Press
I began Pearl Press in the summer of 2020. I had a plan to create a space for artists, namely photographers and writers, to cohabitate; where diverse voices could come together and gain inspiration from one another.
Interview with Monica & Mary from Talk Vomit
Meet Mary & Monica, the editors of Talk Vomit, a women-owned and run online literary art zine based out of Massachusetts that harbors a willful longing for when the internet was still fun.
Interview with Erica and alks from Art, Strike!
Art, Strike! was inspired by a generous gift of time, space, resources, and support that, tragically, almost nobody but the most connected elite receive.
Special Announcement! — Things We Do While Waiting to Die
Read Chill Subs' startup diary to learn about all of the fun nonsense going on behind the scenes at your new favorite website for writers.
9 Flash Fiction Magazines with Responses Under a Week (Open Now)
These nine magazines respond to flash fiction submissions in less than one week. Don't wait to months to find out if your work will be published. Submit now!
Interview with Barbara Diehl from The Baltimore Review
Interview with the editor of The Baltimore Review about how to submit your poetry, fiction, and CNF, be at peace with rejection, and make writing fun again!
Reject Republication Project
A republication of the finalists & winners of Chill Subs' Who Freakin Cares Writing Contest for Poetic Rejects. This includes the poems and a downloadable zine.
Interview with Jake & Matt from Cult Magazine
The editors of Cult Magazines share their views on the writing community, submissions process, and how to crowd fund in the literary world.
Interview with Doug & Sally From Blink Ink
Doug & Sally from Blink-Ink, a literary magazine publishing 50 word stories, about print vs online publishing and why nominating for prizes is important.
Interview with the Editors of Last Leaves Magazine
The editors of Last Leaves Magazines discusses their submissions process with Chill Subs and shares some of their favotire moments at lit mag editors.
After Dinner Conversation Interview with Kolby Granville
After Dinner Conversation is a lit mag looking for stories that spur discussions and expand the reader’s mind. If you’re worried about what this means, have no fear.
[ugh] - like Twitter, but way worse
A new social media for writers, literary magazines, editors, artists, and weirdos. Chill Subs' [ugh] is like Twitter, but way worse.
Interview with Jason W. McGlone from Pencilhouse
Jason McGlone made a nonprofit to help writers get free feedback on their poems, stories, and essays. Our interview with him breaks down the how and why of it.
Interview with Nat Raum from fifth wheel press
Nat Raum, the editor of fifth wheel press, joins Chill Subs to discuss how they review submissions to the press, publish new books, and stay relevant.
Introducing Chill Subs Badge Swag!
Earn rewards for different accomplishments in the literary community and display your success with a custom badge designed by Chill Subs.
Scrawl Place Interview with Andy Brown
Andy Brown joins Chill Subs to discuss the best practices for submitting to literary magazines, and the inspiration behind the literary journal, Scrawl Place.
The Lincoln Review Interview with Alex Shenstone
Alex Shenstone joins Chill Subs to discuss how university run literary magazines are different from other indie magazines int he writing community.
Watch Out For Spiders!
This week Chill Subs added mastheads, country, and founding date to all of our listings. Now you can make sure the magazine you're submitting to is legit.
Sword & Kettle Press Interview with Kay Allen (Small Press)
Kay Allen joins Chill Subs for one of our first small press interviews to discuss her work on Sword & Kettle Press.
Sticker Release Party!
Announce that your magazine or published works are listed on Chill Subs using our custom designed stickers for "Listed On" and "Find my Work on"
Sans Press Interview with Paula Dias Garcia
Paula Dias Garcia shares their insights into how to submit books to Sans Press.
Interview with Alan Good from Malarkey Books
Alan Good from Malarkey Books discusses how they reviews, edits, and selects the books they publishes in this week's small press interview on Chill Subs.
Chill Subs Promorando #6
Chill Subs’s bi-weekly random promotion of one journal, writer, book, poem, story.
Interview with Kay Allen from Corvid Queen
Chill Subs' interview Kay Allen from Corvid Queen about the ins-and-outs, ups-and-downs of submitting to literary journals.
Chill Subs Promorando #5
Chill Subs’s bi-weekly random promotion of one journal, writer, book, poem, story.
Kristin Garth Broke Our Fucking Website So We Interviewed Her
Kristin Garth has been published in over 1000 literary magazines. When she added them to her profile, it broke our website. So, of course, we interviewed her.
Interview with Stuti Desai from healthline zine
What is it like running a literary magazine at sixteen years old? Stuti Desai joins Chill Subs for an interview about the ups and downs of being an editor.
Chill Subs Promorando #4
Chill Subs’s bi-weekly random promotion of one journal, writer, book, poem, story.
Q+A with Sara Watkins from Spoonie Journal
Sara Watkins from Spoonie Journal joins Chill Subs to talk about writing, submitting, and the importance of accessibility in the writing world.
Editor Admin Panel!
Manage your listing on Chill Subs with our free admin panel for editors. Update submission windows, create themed calls, and post as your litmag on ugh!
Chill Subs Promorando #3
Chill Subs’s bi-weekly random promotion of one journal, writer, book, poem, story.
Q+A with Alan Good from King Ludd's Rag
Alan Good joins Chill Subs for another interview. This time Alan discusses his journal King Ludd's Rag and the joys of being an editor in the indie lit scene.
Chill Subs Promorando #2
Chill Subs’s bi-weekly random promotion of one journal, writer, book, poem, story.
HAD Hobart Double Feature Interview with Aaron Burch (Part 2: Hobart)
Welcome to part two of our Hobart double-feature weekend with Aaron Burch. To quote Hobart's guidelines: "Pretty much... You know the deal."
HAD Hobart Double Feature Interview with Aaron Burch (Part 1: HAD)
Aaron Burch shares the morivations behind creating HAD and discusses the different ways it has reshaped how he handles submissions for a literary magazine.
Q+A with Bex Peyton from Angel Rust
Bex Peyton wants us to stop beating Alice and Wonderland to death. We couldn’t agree more. Lookin’ at you Tim Burton.
Q+A with Audrey Bowers from Brave Voices
Audrey Bowers from Brave Voices talks about the different things they look for in a piece of writing submitted to their magazine.
Chill Subs Submissions Tracker
The best submissions tracker for keeping an eye on your poetry, fiction, and nonfiction submissions with acceptance celebrations and Rejection Bingo.
Q+A with Julia Ongking from The Woolgathering Review
Julia Ongking from The Woolgathering Review shares some of her insights into the editorial process behind reviewing writing submissions.
Ask An Editor!
Ask the editors of literary magazines about their submissions processes, editorial pet peeves, and whatever else. We will contact them and ask
Q+A with Laura Garrison from Jersey Devil Press
Laura Garrison from Jersey Devil Press answers several questions about how to submit to literary magazines and what kind of works she's looking for.
Q+A with Veronica Bennett from Bullshit Lit
Veronica Bennett from Bullshit Lit joins Chill Subs to talk about how to submit to Bullshit Lit. How to get your writing published. And other fun writing tips.
Q+A with Lesley Conner from Apex Magazine
In a long interview with Chill Subs, Lesley Conner from Apex Magazine discusses submitting to literary magazines, writing tips, and more
We Want Your Words! Nom, nom, nom
Q+A with Christopher Allen from SmokeLong Quarterly
Smokelong Quarterly accepts or rejects some of the best flash fiction on the internet in under a week. Read on to learn about their submission pain points.
Q+A with Luiza Flynn-Goodlett from Foglifter