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I Can Buy Myself Lit Mags!
Controversy around National Book Critics Circle Emerging Critics Fellowship; what makes a winning short story?; thoughts on perseverence; STORY on…
May 11
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Becky Tuch
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Q: What is writer envy and what do you do about it?
"It sours the stomach and curdles the soul."
May 9
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Becky Tuch
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Assembling a Poetry Manuscript: A Spreadsheet Approach
"...how to assemble a book of poems..."
May 7
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Gary D. Grossman
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"I Want Something Fun." A Chat with Kevin Kortum, Editor of Foofaraw
"I want to help other people tell their stories."
May 6
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Becky Tuch
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Q: What are editors talking about when they talk about "voice"?
"Can you strengthen your writing voice?"
May 2
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Becky Tuch
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Save the Dates! May Interviews & Info Sessions!
upcoming events
May 1
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Becky Tuch
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April 2026
"A Witness to Our Current Moment." A Chat with Wendy Chen & Emad Jabini, Editors of Witness
"...work that invites the reader in."
Apr 30
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Becky Tuch
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5 Ways Treating Your Story Like a Screenplay Can Help
"Loglines help you get the basics of a story right."
Apr 30
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Isha Jain
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"I Want to Want to Keep Reading." Crafting Strong Openings with Erik Harper Klass
"There needs to be a reason to go past the first couple of paragraphs."
Apr 28
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Becky Tuch
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Live and Let Lit Mags!
Major prize scam; new lit mags in Canada, Malta, Mexico, U.S.; advice; inspiration; reflections; and more
Apr 27
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Becky Tuch
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April lit mag brag!
step right up and brag your lit mag!
Apr 25
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Becky Tuch
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What Do Editors Look for in Short Story Openings?
"Mystery is essential to a good opening."
Apr 23
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Michael Costaris
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