We rarely post on social media calls for submissions because (1) we never close for submissions (2) we get plenty of submissions. But, we thought, why not, let's remind people we are (1) free to submit to and (2) pay $75/short story. #litmag #fiction buff.ly/K79OL9S

Read the short story "I Never" by Lynne Curry which asks the question, "Should the justice system give more empathy to those who are mentally impaired?" buff.ly/X6XbNTy

Do you have a moment to review us on Google? Reviews are one of the most helpful things you can do for any literary magazine you enjoy. They help new customers discover us, and we would so appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. buff.ly/ey9B3r9

We now have a fancy Luma.com group for those looking to join us for in person discussion, or start a local chapter! Join us at the link. buff.ly/qeiC7DM #shortstory #fiction #bookclub #reading #Meetup #luma

Resident #Philospher Nalini discusses "I Never" by Lynne Curry which asks the question, "Should the justice system give more empathy to those who are mentally impaired?" afterdinnerconversation.substack.com/p/i-never-by...

Did you know we have a $ "story development" option for detailed feedback? Just $80USD to get a detailed breakdown of your story... Get the full write-up about your story from the professionals who know! buff.ly/N56gZCM

Our July, 2026 Magazine is out. Subscribe today for just $1USD. #philosophy #ethics #shortstory #fiction buff.ly/Vb3ZzvU

Was just looking through our old author interviews, apparently we had a short email exchange/author interview with Andy Weir, author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary back in 2024. buff.ly/8pPYo9X

We have a great relationship with @philosophynow where they sometimes syndicate our stories. Here is a recent one, "Amazing Times at the Pub Agora" where they did just that! buff.ly/VT2cTzq

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WRITER TIPS: Gold Under the Fingerprints—Reclaiming a Cliché's Luster #wrtiertips #writerlife #writing revisionsrevelations.substack.com/p/gold-under...

Monthly digital magazine, print magazine, back issue achieve access, paid Substack?!?! We have so many reading options, we made a chart! buff.ly/4WL5W1y

WRITER TIPS: Gold Under the Fingerprints—Reclaiming a Cliché's Luster #wrtiertips #writerlife #writing

Interview with Intrinsic #author, France Pinzon! #authorinterview #writer #writerinterview buff.ly/StWdhzY

We do everything we can to help submitting authors know if we are the right magazine for their piece. We even list the typical length of stories we publish in a low-tech bar chart. Often, getting a "yes" is just about finding the right #litmag fit! buff.ly/K79OL9S

All it takes is one great review from a happy customer... and we are good working for free for at least another 18 months! If you like what we do, please review "After Dinner Conversation" stories on #Amazon, #Goodreads, or elsewhere.

Interview with Intrinsic #author, France Pinzon! #authorinterview #writer #writerinterview buff.ly/StWdhzY

After Dinner Conversation only promotes from within. Everyone in a staff position here, started as a volunteer submission reader. With that in mind, congrats to Tia Waterbury, a submission reader who is now running our social media!

We have a virtual book club to discuss the short stories in After Dinner Conversation. Makes sense, each story comes with five discussion questions anyway! You can sign up here! buff.ly/qeiC7DM #bookclub #virtualbookclub #shortstory #meetup #luma

Interview with Intrinsic #author, France Pinzon! #authorinterview #writer #writerinterview buff.ly/StWdhzY

We are looking for volunteer submission readers! Join a community of 200+ submission #readers at After Dinner Conversation. Help us find the needle in the haystack of submissions. (Being a #reader is the fastest way to improve your writing) msg "[email protected]"

Our Editor, Kolby Granville, has done a ton of podcasts talking about After Dinner Conversation. Here is a partial list link. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to interview him about running a #philosophy #ethics #shortstory #literary magazine! buff.ly/qAFX3qR

Resident #philosopher Nalini discusses our newest short story, "Acceptance" by Vinicius Gadini which asks, "Should we always just accept things as they are?" #shortstory #fiction #ethics buff.ly/cI8zPDb

Our newest short story is out! "Acceptance" by Vinicius Gadini asks the question, "Should we always just accept things as they are?" #philosophy #ethics #shortstory #fiction buff.ly/cI8zPDb

We rarely post on social media calls for submissions because (1) we never close for submissions (2) we get plenty of submissions. But, we thought, why not, let's remind people we are (1) free to submit to and (2) pay $75/short story. #litmag #fiction buff.ly/K79OL9S

NEW POST: How to Start a #Literary #Magazine: What We Learned in Seven Years. #litmag #startlitmag buff.ly/TUkYoAs

Chillsubs voters rated After Dinner Conversation's own Kolby Granville the #2 "Best Lit Mag Editor." I guess that means he is good at responding to emails? Whatever, we will take it! buff.ly/yDmK5Ie

Resident #philosopher Nalini discusses our newest short story, "Acceptance" by Vinicius Gadini which asks, "Should we always just accept things as they are?" #shortstory #fiction #ethics buff.ly/cI8zPDb

FLASH SALE! - Get 3 Months/$1USD. Get thoughtful short stories emailed to you every month; stories that ask questions about marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your “purpose.” buff.ly/QTgEejb

Read on your #kindle or Amazon Fire Love #Amazon #ebooks? Download 50 FREE amazing short short stories dealing with unique #ethical and #philosophical problems. Complete with discussion questions! buff.ly/TYI3x8E #freebooks #freeshortstories #freefiction #freekindle

WRITER TIPS: Our Story Editor writes these writer tips posts every week, and shares them for free. Always an enjoyable read, and something new to learn. #writerstips #writinglife buff.ly/88Bj5Sq

We now have a fancy Luma.com group for those looking to join us for in person discussion, or start a local chapter! Join us at the link. buff.ly/qeiC7DM #shortstory #fiction #bookclub #reading #Meetup #luma

We get questions all the time about which magazine subscription a person should get? Print, digital, substack? So we made a feature chart! #philosophy #ethics #shortstory #fiction #magazine buff.ly/WDsbvjt

Do you want a #bookclub with a bit more? After Dinner Conversation does monthly Zoom book clubs based on the stories we publish each month. #shortstory #fiction buff.ly/qeiC7DM

WRITER TIPS: Our Story Editor writes these writer tips posts every week, and shares them for free. Always an enjoyable read, and something new to learn. #writerstips #writinglife buff.ly/88Bj5Sq

Watch/Read our interview with After Dinner Conversation author, Colin Kohlhaas! #author #interview #writerlife buff.ly/ThS0z1N

Socrates says, "I know that I know nothing, but that I support 'After Dinner Conversation'" Support thoughtful conversations about #ethics and #philosophy. Support us on #Patreon today! We couldn't do it without our Patreon members! buff.ly/EiGCjrU