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How Accurate Are Acceptance Rates for Literary Magazines, Really?
And do they even matter?
May 16
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Benjamin Davis
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Why Lit Mags will Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
watch a database of lit mags justify its existence in the face of emerging artificial intelligence.
Mar 14
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Benjamin Davis
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How Do You Know if a Lit Mag is Good?
Our plans for pursuing quality over quantity in 2024.
Dec 7, 2023
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Benjamin Davis
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How to become a "prestigious" top-ranked literary magazine
And all that entails.
Oct 5, 2023
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Benjamin Davis
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What are the signs of an unreliable literary magazine?
Here are the 4 factors we've identified that increase the likelihood of a magazine going defunct.
Sep 14, 2023
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Benjamin Davis
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Dear Pigeon Review, We Love you.
Don't make it weird.
Aug 9, 2023
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Benjamin Davis
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Why do writers submit to literary magazines?
One reason among many.
Jul 26, 2023
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Benjamin Davis
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Why do writers submit to literary magazines?
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How Do Lit Mags Make Money, Anyway?
There are only 44 Lit Mags who pay writers, don't charge fees, use a paid manager, and have survived 20+ years.
Jun 21, 2023
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Benjamin Davis
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How Do Lit Mags Make Money, Anyway?
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The Literary Industry is Dying! Pfft, OK.
We're feeling subtle today.
May 17, 2023
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Benjamin Davis
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Secret Chill Subs Data Tells a Different Story About Submission Fees
Industry Insights: An exhaustive look at why submission fees happen, who is responsible, and what we can do about it.
Apr 19, 2023
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Benjamin Davis
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We've Read over 4,000 Submission Guidelines. Here's Some Feedback.
Deepest apologies for the unavoidable sass.
Mar 29, 2023
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Benjamin Davis
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