The Lit Mag Lab Podcast

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, submission management systems and more! Brought to you by Dipity Lit Mag and dipity.press.

The Lit Mag Lab Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Vevna Forrow, with 134 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Vevna Forrow hosts The Lit Mag Lab Podcast, a arts show with 134 episodes published.

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  Episode #133

  EP133: Are Paid Expedited Submissions or Fast Response Options Unethical and a Waste of Money?

  Jul 19, 20261h 47mS2

  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

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  Episode #132

  EP132: Sabr Tooth Tiger Magazine: A Literary Arts Publication with Claws, Teeth, & Heart

  Jul 16, 20261h 9mS2

  In this under the slide episode, Vevna Forrow (Jazz Marie Kaur) puts a microscope on Sabr Tooth Tiger Magazine, founded out of Chicago, Illinois, 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/

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  Episode #131

  EP131: M E N A C E: A Magazine for the Literary Weird

  Jul 15, 202650 minS2

  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 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/

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  Episode #130

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

  Jun 30, 202624 minS2

  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/

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  The Lit Mag Lab Podcast

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

  Jun 30, 20269 min

  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/

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