What Is a Literary Magazine, and How Do I Submit? (Also The Bell Jar Part 2)

The world of literature is difficult one to navigate, especially for those just starting out. A strange cornerstone of becoming part of the literary world is the literary magazine, a place where new writing is published without the need of being placed into the format of the book. Writers often find the submission process difficult and discouraging, and we are no exception. Today, we discuss what it’s like to submit to magazines, and the various techniques we have developed to try to make the process easier.

Also we continue our discussion of the Bell Jar.

• Read Swamp Ape Review


• Read Alien Literary Magazine


• Ben recommends Joe Pera Talks with You


• Emily recommends hyacinths for those having trouble growing plants

Good Writing is a podcast where two MFA friends read like writers and lay out craft ideas for fellow writers to steal. Co-hosted by Emily Donovan and Benjamin Kerns.

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