Welcome to my Substack!
What is it?
Lit Mag News is a resource for all things lit mag.
Readers receive a bi-weekly newsletter with all the latest goings-on in the world of literary magazines. As a subscriber you will learn about new magazines, calls for submissions, contests, job and fellowship opportunities, grant opportunities, trends in lit mag publishing, as well as controversies, scams, and the occasional smidge of lit mag gossip.
You’ll also get updates about my latest editor interviews. This is where I speak with journal editors live on video. These events are open for subscribers to attend and ask questions. Check out past interviews here, featuring the Editors of Georgia Review, Florida Review, Santa Monica Review, Story Magazine, SmokeLong Quarterly and dozens more.
Subscribers also receive weekly columns covering the ins and outs of lit mag publishing, written by writers, readers and editors around the world.
And, our weekend discussion threads open up conversations among our readers about lit mags, publishing, writing, revision, motivation and more.
Who made this thing?
Me! Hi! It’s me! Becky Tuch. I’m a fiction and nonfiction writer, instructor, editor and mom, based in Philadelphia, PA. In 2008 I launched The Review Review, a website dedicated to reviews of lit mags, interviews with journal editors, publishing advice for writers and a database of over 1k literary magazines. The Review Review was listed for seven consecutive years in Writer’s Digest’s list of 101 Best Websites for Writers. In 2019, I sold the site to Gonzaga University, which carries on the site’s mission as a teaching tool for students.
You can learn more about me here.
You can read more about my history writing about lit mags here.
What’s the deal with paid subscriptions?
As a paying subscriber, you can access all that Lit Mag News has to offer.
Wondering how to narrow the market of lit mags to find the places just right for you? Need a place to celebrate, vent, laugh, trade resources? You’ll love our monthly Lit Mag Chats, where you can show up and ask any questions you have about the submitting and publishing process.
Looking for more interviews? Paid subscribers have access to all interviews with writers, professional editors, writing coaches, and occasional workshops dedicated to improving craft and strengthening submissions strategy.
You’ll also get discounts on lit mags! Many editors I interview kindly offer discounts on single issues or year-long subscriptions. This is a perk for paying subscribers to Lit Mag News only.
Most of the content on Lit Mag News is paywalled after two weeks. As a paying subscriber, you will have access to the full archive of interviews and articles.
Additionally, paid subscriptions allow me to continue to do this work and help ensure that every writer who contributes to this site receives financial compensation.
Your support is appreciated.
