Literary Compass
Kristen SimentalA daily dose of intel on what lit journals actually want. Read one short story a day, read with fellow writers, and navigate the lit journal world. By reading modern fiction we unravel the secret sauce that makes writing good vs. published. ✍\ud83c\udffc
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 60 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 19 days ago |
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Pause for Journalism
Hi everyone,
I’ll be pausing this Substack indefinitely so I can go back to school. I’ll be taking a two-year journalism course at UCLA. I hope to expand my writing knowledge, learn some new tricks, and become a better version of myself....
It Was a Pig of a Day
Llandudno, North Wales
While rolling down the Rhine River (rollin’… rollin’ down the river) I truly thought I would have more time to read. It turns out just gazing at the olive green water, castles, miles of German campers, beaches loa...
Frequency and Breaks
Taking some time off, changing frequency
Summer break is upon us. I’ll be taking the next two weeks off and will be out of range. When I return, I’ll have a new posting schedule:
Under the Hood - Zyzzyva
Decoding What Zyzzyva Wants and How to Submit
Zyzzyva, America’s hardest to spell literary journal, is today’s random pick. I cannot provide a short story to read because they don’t provide free samples or excerpts. I don’t abide by excerp...
What "Carefully Crafted" Means
Sexy times at Ninth Letter
Title: Cat is Dreaming
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