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Q: Should you pay for editorial feedback from lit mag editors?

"How do you find those editors that will most help you reach your goals?"

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Becky Tuch
Aug 09, 2025
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Welcome to our weekend conversation!


Many magazines these days offer writers a chance to get feedback on their submitted work for an additional cost. The cost typically ranges from $25- $40. When I posted my series about scammy lit mags, almost all of them had one thing in common: They offered feedback to writers who paid for it. However, many reputable magazines offer this option too. So, should you go for it? If so, whom should you trust?

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