The Lit Mag Lab Podcast

Vevna Forrow
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Covering the 21st-century world of literary magazines and journals, including the pain points, the good, the bad, and the sad. Grab a lab coat, some chalk, and tag along with Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur). She shares tips and tools for founding editors, publishers, and submitters. She'll dive into various lit mags and presses around the world, too, and more! Brought to you by Dipity Lit Mag and dipity.press.

  1. 3D AGO

    EP122: The First Line Literary Journal: Where Every Story Begins With the Same First Line

    In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Blue Cubicle Press's projects, including The First Line Literary Journal, The Last Line, and more. They have no submission fee, pay writers on a range, and accept international subs. Recorded on February 21st, 2026 Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.thefirstline.com/https://www.thelastlinejournal.com/https://www.chillsubs.com/https://duotrope.com/

    52 min

  2. 4D AGO

    EP121: FLARE Magazine: Literature & Art About Chronic Illnesses, Disabilities, & Mental Health

    In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) covers FLARE Magazine based in California, whose founding editor is Kelly Esparza. She goes over their contest and submission guidelines for it as well as regular issue subs. Recorded on February 20th, 2026Mentioned In This Episode: https://flare-magazine.com/ https://www.chillsubs.com/ https://duotrope.com/

    42 min

  3. 6D AGO

    EP120: What Book Can I Read to Learn More About Starting A Literary Magazine & Press?

    Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) shares the print paperback version of her guidebook Lit Mag Nation: A Beginner's Guide to Launching a Literary Magazine & Independent Small Press, Including Submission Tips for founding editors and submitters, which is available in The Great British Bookshop, in eBook stores and will be in a few other online bookstore locations within 2-6 weeks.

    3 min

  4. FEB 14

    EP119: FlowerSong Press: Amplifying the Voices of Those From the Americas and Beyond

    In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on FlowerSong Press based in McAllen, Texas. She discusses their imprints and other sections of their site. Recorded on February 13th, 2026 Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.flowersongpress.com/ https://duotrope.com/ https://www.clmp.org/news/award-spotlight-flowersong-press/

    31 min

  5. FEB 11

    EP118: MudRoom Mag: A Triannual Journal of Poetry and Prose

    In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on MudRoom Magazine, which has no fee and pays $15 per accepted piece. She covers their guidelines, past literary issues, and more. Recorded on February 10th, 2026 Mentioned In This Episode: https://www.mudroommag.com/ https://www.chillsubs.com/ https://duotrope.com/

    27 min

  6. FEB 10

    EP117: Wordgathering: An Online Journal of Disability Poetry and Literature

    In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Wordgathering, based in the U.S. another journal that highlights work of disabled writers and artists that has been around since 2007. Recorded on February 10, 2026 Mentioned In This Episode: https://wordgathering.com/ https://www.chillsubs.com/ https://duotrope.com/

    43 min

  7. FEB 8

    EP116: Knee Brace Press: Focusing On Chronic Illness, Disability, Mental Health & Neurodivergence

    In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Knee Brace Press, based in the U.S. that highlights work of disabled writers and artists, those with chronic illness and much more. She discusses some follow-ups to the past episode. Recorded on February 6, 2026Mentioned In This Episode: https://kneebracepress.com/https://www.chillsubs.com/https://duotrope.com/

    38 min

  8. FEB 7

    EP115: What Are the Most Challenging Aspects of Being a Founding Editor of A Literary Arts Magazine?

    Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) discusses some of the hardest things about being a founding editor and shares more personal experiences. Just a reminder you can also listen to EP6: How Do You Start A Literary Magazine & What’s It Like Being An Editor-in-Chief of One? and EP57: What Advice Would You Give to Others Starting a Lit Mag or Press or Future Founding Editors? Recorded on February 6th, 2025: Song Intro: Eugene Barduja

    2h 9m
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Covering the 21st-century world of literary magazines and journals, including the pain points, the good, the bad, and the sad. Grab a lab coat, some chalk, and tag along with Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur). She shares tips and tools for founding editors, publishers, and submitters. She'll dive into various lit mags and presses around the world, too, and more! Brought to you by Dipity Lit Mag and dipity.press.

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  • Creator
    Vevna Forrow
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Vevna Forrow
  • Show Website
    The Lit Mag Lab Podcast