Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses the controversary over paid expedited submission structures and fast response options in the lit mag world. She shares her thoughts on paid skip the line options, why she discontinued hers for now and provides a few different examples in existence. Additionally, she briefly mentions tip jars and goes over other services that some literary arts publications offer on their submission landing pages. Recorded on July 18, 2026.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• https://www.cleavermagazine.com/
• https://mrbullbull.com/newbull/
• https://poetry.onl/
• https://onlypoems.com/
• https://www.chillsubs.com/
• https://manager.submittable.com/opportunities/discover

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Sabr Tooth Tiger Magazine, an international literary arts publication founded out of Chicago, Illinois. She goes over their calls, site and guidelines. Recorded on July 15, 2026

Mentioned In This Episode:

• https://www.chillsubs.com/
• https://duotrope.com/
• https://www.sabrtoothtigermagazine.com/

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope over on a fairly new literary magazine, M E N A C E which pays $50 per qccepted piece and has no fee as of 2026 and she discusses their site and guidelines. Recorded on July 14, 2026.

This is not a sponsored episode and ads at times may appear on some sites discussed irrelevant to the coverage.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• https://www.menace-mag.com/
• https://www.chillsubs.com/
• https://duotrope.com/

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Chat Log Lit founded in 2026, a super unique lit mag for the in-game written word. She covers their guidelines and website. Recorded on June 30, 2026Mentioned In This Episode:

• https://chatloglit.com/
• https://www.chillsubs.com/
• https://duotrope.com/

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) gives an update on Meanjin, founded back in 1940 in Brisbane and briiefly discusses its resurrection announced back in February. Recorded on June 30, 2026

Mentioned In This Episode:

• https://meanjin.com.au/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meanjin
• https://www.chillsubs.com/
• https://theconversation.com/meanjin-has-been-resurrected-by-qut-in-a-clever-move-275678
• https://www.artshub.com.au/news/features/meanjin-has-been-saved-but-where-are-the-opportunities-for-emerging-writers-2848811/

In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on a past online literary publication Alien Magazine, which is showing a closed (defunct) status, and goes through their guidelines, the site structure and layout. Recorded on June 29, 2026

Mentioned In This Episode:

• https://www.alienliterarymagazine.com/
• https://www.chillsubs.com/
• https://duotrope.com/

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In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Pigeon Pages based in NYC. She discusses their inactivity/unknown status despite it stating always open for general submissions and goes over their guidelines, structure and site layout. Recorded on June 27, 2026
Mentioned In This Episode:
+ https://pigeonpagesnyc.com/
+ https://www.chillsubs.com/
+ https://duotrope.com/
If you enjoy my series and work, then:
Check out my guidebook Lit Mag Nation: ⁠https://a.co/d/0aHyzJrg⁠
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In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts the microscope on Feign Fiction Magazine, which focuses on short stories, has no fee and pays $50 per piece for accepted general submissions. She also tours their website and looks at their REIGN Prize, guidelines and setup. Recorded on June 26, 2026.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• https://www.feignlit.com/
• https://duotrope.com/
• https://www.chillsubs.com/
• https://www.nvartscouncil.org/resources/writers-resource-list/literary-journals-publications-magazines/

In this episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) tours PubGizmo's site and goes through their feature and function list. PubGizmo is royalty software for publishers. Recorded on June 25, 2026.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• https://pubgizmo.com/
• https://familiar.pub/
• https://www.clmp.org/

If you enjoy my series and work, then:

Check out my guidebook Lit Mag Nation: https://a.co/d/0aHyzJrg

Support me via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/VevnaForrow

Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses the criteria and requirements some of the main lit mag and press directories and databases have for listing applications from founding editor(s). She covers marketing, call submission posts places and other things to take into consideration when applying and just starting out whether your publication is in print, online, or both. P.S. Be sure to listen to EP97: What Are the Tell-Tale Signs of Scam Lit Mags and Presses & Structure Turn-Offs? too. Listen towards the very end for more tips and tacked on notes as well. Recorded on June 24, 2026

Mentioned In This Episode:

• https://www.chillsubs.com/
• https://duotrope.com/about/listing-criteria.aspx
• https://www.pw.org/literary_magazines
• https://www.newpages.com/
• https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/
• https://litmags.ca/directory/

NOTE: This is not a sponsored episode despite advertisements and pop-ups appearing on screen when navigating sites and platforms discussed.

If you enjoy my series and work, then:

Check out my guidebook Lit Mag Nation: ⁠https://a.co/d/0aHyzJrg⁠

Support me via Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/VevnaForrow⁠