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Lit Mag Salon

Everything you ever wanted to know about literary magazines
Tutor
  • Tania Hershman
Course Level

Beginner

Date Recorded Tuesday August 22nd 2023, 19:00-21:00 GMT
Location Online

Did you know that there are over 481 magazines in the UK and Ireland that publish short stories, with more appearing all the time? So, if you’re writing poetry, fiction or non-fiction, and  looking for places to find new writing as well as opportunities to submit your own work then this informative session led by Tania Hershman could be just the ticket!

Tania talks to the editors of three Lit Mags – Eimear Ryan of BansheeFarhana Shaikh of Present Tense and Rosalind Reynolds-Grey of Ache – about why they set up their magazines, what they publish (not just short stories) and how to submit to them.

This informative session will give you a flavour of what Lit Mag editors are looking for, and the steps you’ll need to take in order to give your work the best chance of appearing in print or online – or both.

Online: £25.00

Concessions: £12.50

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