Breaking news that’s not actually breaking (or news, if I’m perfectly honest): Our monthly batch of new lit mags and journals is here and ready for your perusal.

Go get em’ folks. 500 lit mags with the fastest response times: www.chillsubs.com/lists/fastes... Featured: @offbeatlit.bsky.social @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social @neologismpoetry.bsky.social

Thanks for the shout-out! <3

Plus, it's free to apply (with full funding!) through 2/21‼️

The McNeese MFA program has entered the chat 👋 - Full residency - 3-Year program - Fiction, Poetry - 📍Lake Charles, LA - Associated publications: The McNeese Review, Boudin Learn more here: www.chillsubs.com/mfa-partners...

We know social media is a hellscape, but also sometimes you want people to read your stuff. Submit here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/social... Featured: @vellichorliterary.bsky.social @orionmagazine.bsky.social @havehashad.com @bullshitlit.bsky.social @ampoetryreview.bsky.social

Did you know we have a Contest Calculator? No? Well, now you do. Also, now you know how to use it, thanks to this here guide with a review and an example and everything.

I’ve been thinking a lot about poem titles lately, so here’s an essay I wrote about it for @chillsubs.bsky.social in 2022, complete with advice from @toddedillard.bsky.social @demisty.bsky.social and the rest of literary twitter (rip) www.chillsubs.com/blog/accordi...

All about these programs plus every MFA Application Deadline for Fall 2026: www.theforeverworkshop.com/p/every-mfa-... #MFA #writing

Foxes, cats, baubles and bones -- here's some of our community favs today 🖤 Featuring: @blackfoxlit.bsky.social @claudineliterary.bsky.social @fracturedlit.bsky.social @diodeeditions.bsky.social @bfbzine.bsky.social @theampersandreview.bsky.social #writing

So you want to enter a writing contest? Hell yeah, so proud of you. Here's how to figure out if a contest is right for you and also how to avoid scams (because trust us, they're out there).

The new year is a time of reflection, of hope, of adding a bunch of shit to your to-do list that may or may not actually get done once the glow of the fireworks and cheap prosecco wears off. To celebrate all of the above, here are a bunch of new lit mags we just added to our database. Huzzah, etc.

Here's a peek at our community favorites of the day... Featuring: @matchbooklitmag.bsky.social @3lobedmag.com #writing #writers #writingcommunity

Their application deadline is on Jan 15th and there are still fully funded spots available, so don't miss your chance to apply!

The Bowling Green State University MFA program has entered the chat 👋 - Full residency - 2-year program - Fiction, Poetry - 📍Bowling Green, Ohio - Associated publications: @midamericanreview.bsky.social Learn more here: www.chillsubs.com/mfa-partners...

For the next two weeks, you can find us trying to leave family functions early, staring at the wall, and feeling guilty about not writing BUT YA WON’T FIND US ON HERE. We’re taking a holiday hiatus, see you in 2026. Love you so very much, thank you for being here <3

We sure are and our students and alumni get all the benefits, including a free Chill Subs subscription! Check out our small but mighty program where students are doing great things!

The Arkansas Writers MFA at UCA has entered the chat 👋 - Full residency - 2-year program - Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction, Hybrid - 📍Conway, Arkansas - Associated publications: Arkana, @oxfordamerican.bsky.social Learn more here: www.chillsubs.com/mfa-partners...

And for our very last Best Lit Mags post, these are our community's top picks for the magazines they Just Love. Check out the top 10 and submit to them here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/i-just... #writing #writers #writingcommunity

And this one goes out to all the amazing editors out there <3 Find them (and how to submit to them!) here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/great-... #writing #writers #writingcommunity

This year, these lit mags came out on top as having the best design. Check them out and submit to the top 10 here! www.chillsubs.com/lists/beauti... #writing #writers #writingcommunity

To round off the day, these are the lit mags that you guys voted as just A Damn Good Read! Find out who else made the cut and submit to them here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/a-damn... #writing #writers #writingcommunity

These lit mags passed the vibe check this year to be the Boldest & Weirdest! Submit to them (and our longlist!) here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/bold-a... #writing #writers #writingcommunity

This year, our community decided that these were their favorite lit mags that truly championed diverse voices. Check out the top 10 and how to submit to them here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/actual... #writing #writers #writingcommunity

Putting this out here so you can say, "I submitted to them before they were rich and famous." Which is obviously a super realistic goal for a lit mag. Find the list here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/20-in-... #writingcommunity

With more than 5,000 votes, these are the magazines our community chose as the best for emerging writers! Submit to them and check out the rest of the top 10 here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/new-wr... #writing #writers #writingcommunity

Next up are our top Hidden Gems of 2025! Check out how to submit to them and see which other lit mags made the list here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/hidden... #writing #writers #writingcommunity

See which lit mags made our top 10 Career Builders list and submit to them here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/career... We'll be posting all the winners over the next few days, so keep an eye out 👀 #writing #writers #writingcommunity

THE RESULTS ARE IN 🏆 Meet the winners of our 3rd annual Best Lit Mag Awards! chillsubs.com/lists/commun...

No more endless waiting. Just, you know, regular waiting. Plus, if you submit today, you can get a response before the next episode of Pluribus! Submit here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/fastes... #writing #writers #writingcommunity

Feeling lost about your MFA personal statement? Come to our free event tonight! Sounds Like a Personal (Statement) Problem to Me: A Generative Workshop. Register here: luma.com/mkm5a5dx Hosted by UNCW MFA faculty Melissa Crowe, Sarah Domet, and Michael Ramos. 📍Virtual 📅 Tue 12/9 🕐 7-8:30PM EST

The University of UNCW MFA program has entered the chat 👋 - Full residency - 3-Year program - Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction -📍Wilmington, North Carolina - Associated publications: @ecotonemagazine.bsky.social, Chautauqua Journal, Lookout Books Learn more ⬇️ www.chillsubs.com/mfa-partners...

Need some new blood in your system? If by “new blood,” you mean new lit mags, and by “your system,” you mean your long list of potential places to submit to, we got you. If you mean anything else … I do believe you’re in the wrong place.

2 MORE DAYS! Love a lit mag as much as this commenter loves Ebony Tomatoes Collective? Then vote for them to win our 2025 Best Lit Mag Awards here! www.chillsubs.com/best-lit-mag...

3! More! Days! For you guys to share with us all the people and publications (like @dintywmoore.bsky.social) who remind you what this whole writing thing's all about. Vote for our 2025 Best Lit Mag Awards here: www.chillsubs.com/best-lit-mag...

4 more days to vote for our 2025 Best Lit Mag Awards! For today's shoutout, we're sharing this lovely comment left for The Faoileánach Journal <3 Vote for your favorite lit mags & editors here: www.chillsubs.com/best-lit-mag... #writing #litmags #writers

The countdown begins... only 5 more days of voting for Best Lit Mag Awards! Today's comment is this glowing review someone left for Zoetrope: All-Story. Shout your love for all your fav lit mags from our virtual rooftops: www.chillsubs.com/best-lit-mag... #writing #writers #litmags

The brilliant @charliefish.bsky.social's second annual FISH list is out! 4,000 magazines, 14 different criteria, all indie lit goodness. Check it out here: www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/p/fish-list....

So excited to share this sweet comment a voter left for @claudineliterary.bsky.social! Our Best Lit Mag Awards close in a week, so get your votes in now‼️ www.chillsubs.com/best-lit-mag... #writing #writers #litmags

If you don't know about The Pushcart Prize or Best of the Net, allow us to brief ya so you can be properly impressed. These 2 annual anthologies showcase some of the best writing in indie lit. Editors nominate their favorite work from the year, these are our noms ⬇️

The headlines haven't been hounding me for my avocado toast expenditures recently ... I kind of miss it! All this 2025 economy gaslighting is too newfangled for me.

Today's voter comment shoutout goes to @whaleroadreview.bsky.social! And as always, vote for our Best Lit Mag Awards here: www.chillsubs.com/best-lit-mag...

Writer's Digest is taking votes for their 101 Best Websites list! So if you've enjoyed Chill Subs, Sub Club, or The Forever Workshop, please give us a vote at the form below <3 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Love this comment for @outlooksprings.bsky.social! And people, you know the drill... Get out there and vote (for your favorite lit mag)! www.chillsubs.com/best-lit-mag...

I think this comment for @newohioreview.bsky.social speaks for itself 🖤 Show your favorite lit mags + editors some love before our Best Lit Mag Awards voting closes next month! www.chillsubs.com/best-lit-mag...

The University of Alabama MFA program has entered the chat 👋 • Fully funded • Full residency • 3-4 year program • Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, cross-genre • Associated publications: Black Warrior Review Learn more here: www.chillsubs.com/mfa-partners...

You know, I've never thought about the idea that there could be an office dog who cares about writers. Maybe that's an oversight from me. But really, this voter's note for @lemonwoodquarterly.bsky.social is gold. Vote for your favorite lit mags (+ office pets): www.chillsubs.com/best-lit-mag...

Is free editorial feedback even a thing? Short answer: Yes. Slightly longer answer: Yes, but you might have to work for it a lil' bit.

One of my favorite parts of the day is looking through all the comments on our Best Lit Mag Awards votes, like this super sweet one left for @okaydonkeymag.com! Click here to show your favorite lit mags + editors some love <3: www.chillsubs.com/best-lit-mag... #writing #writingcommunity #litmags

A little bit of luck, a little bit of skill—you might just make it through the sweet spot. Check out how to submit to them here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/sweet-... #writing #writingcommunity #litmags