The Lit Mag Lab Podcast

EP130: Chat Log: A Lit Mag For Poems & Flash Written Inside Video Games

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://chatloglit.com/] * https://www.chillsubs.com/ [https://www.chillsubs.com/] * https://duotrope.com/ [https://duotrope.com/]

EP129: Meanjin: 80+ Years Old | An Australian Literary Magazine Returning & Saved

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

EP128: Alien Magazine: An Online Uncensored Lit Mag for Outsiders

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.alienliterarymagazine.com/] * https://www.chillsubs.com/ [https://www.chillsubs.com/] * https://duotrope.com/ [https://duotrope.com/] 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

EP127: Pigeon Pages: An Online Journal, Literary Nest & NYC Reading Series

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://pigeonpagesnyc.com/] + https://www.chillsubs.com/ [https://www.chillsubs.com/] + https://duotrope.com/ [https://duotrope.com/] If you enjoy my series and work, then: Check out my guidebook Lit Mag Nation: ⁠https://a.co/d/0aHyzJrg⁠ [https://a.co/d/0aHyzJrg⁠] Support me via Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/VevnaForrow⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/cw/VevnaForrow⁠]

EP126: Feign Lit: Publishing Decks of Emerging & Established Writers Online | Short Stories

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