10 readers. 4 literary magazines. One night for the books—both published and forthcoming. We’re very grateful to all the writers and friends who came out to our offsite reading last Friday with @creamcityreview.bsky.social, @baltimorereview.bsky.social, and Lampblack Lit!

For women’s history month, we’re unlocking “In McDonald’s”, a gripping short story by June Glass from our 34th issue. With raw vulnerability and wit, Glass’ story offers vivid details of trans life in Appalachia. Read the “In McDonald’s” through the link in our bio!

Epiphany's annual breakout prize is open for submissions, we're thrilled to announce this year's judges: Cynthia Cruz in poetry and Alexandra Kleeman in prose! If you want our judges to read the work you’re most proud of, go to the link in our bio to submit to the Breakout Prize!

Before we depart #AWP2026 (until next year!), we wanted to share some generative writing prompts from fellow writers like @kahamilton.bsky.social from the book fair! Whether these prompts inspire a sentence, a playful poem, or a submission to our Breakout Prize contest, be proud for writing today!

Epiphany 🩷 our former contributors who have visited us at Booth T328! Come join us for our offsite reading tonight (link in bio to RSVP) and some author signings tomorrow with Asa Drake (10-11AM) and Sarah Stern (2:30-3:30PM)! #AWP2026

Day two in Baltimore for #AWP2026! Thank you to all our former contributors who came to say hi, including @kahamilton.bsky.social! There’s still time to join our offsite reading TOMORROW, Friday 3/6 from 7-9PM. RSVP through the link in our bio—don’t forget to stop by our author signings tomorrow!

#AWP2026 is happening now, and we’re excited to announce a lineup of former contributors signing copies of their latest publications. Come by booth T328 to say hello and get your copies signed!

In a tender review of Darcey Steinke’s new book, “This Is the Door,” writer Brady Huggett shows how our bodies’ inevitable decay can awaken our spiritual consciousness and expand our capacity for care. Read the full review through the link in our bio.

There’s perhaps no better way to unwind from #AWP2026 than our offsite reading at Peter’s Pour House on Friday, March 6 from 7-9PM with @creamcityreview.bsky.social and @baltimorereview.bsky.social Dinner is on us, and drinks will be availble from the bar. RSVP through the link in our bio!

Epiphany’s Breakout Prize is open, and it’s not just for students—all writers who haven’t published a full-length book can apply. Winners in each category (poetry and prose) will receive a $1,000 cash prize and publication in our next issue. Apply through the link in our bio!

“Capped,” a short story by Jeffery Renard Allen from our most recent issue, follows the last day of Mbye Otabenga, the Congolese man known as a human zoo exhibit, as he embodies memories of grief, capture, and imperialism. Read “Capped” in our most recent issue.

Our Open Mic Night was a success! Thank you to all the talented Epiphany readers who came out to read their work, along with Dear Friend Books for giving us their lovely space for the night. Don't forget to RSVP to our upcoming AWP offsite reading through the link in our bio!

“Papers, Please” by Shivani Gupta interrogates what belonging means in a world of ICE—using a warbler’s cry and manicured lawns to push against government surveillance. What results is a thrilling abstraction of form, resisting federal orders to lay low. Visit our website to read!

Applications for Epiphany's Breakout Prize opens on March 1 and will close on April 15 (or until we reach 300 submissions in each category). While this prize was formerly just for students, if you're a poetry or prose writer who hasn't published a full-length book yet, you’re now eligible to apply!

“Requiem,” a poem by legendary poet Patricia Smith, is a homage to Black tradition and memory from our Fall/Winter 2016 Issue. Read “Requiem” on our website, where you can also get a copy of Issue 18 to read more of Smith’s poetry and a diverse range of writing.

We asked Epiphany’s team what concepts and forms they want to see more of from our submissions. Let their answers be an inspiration for your writing and revision process. Behind the Submittable veil, our readers and editors are also writers with a wide range of interests!

For over 20 years, Epiphany has published literature that guide our readers towards thrilling revelations. While there’s much to admire in our recent work, Epiphany’s archives call us away from modern life’s erratic pace into timeless transcendence. (1/4)

In honor of her new poetry book GRIME with City Lights Books, we’re reminiscing on Thea Matthew’s “Dez,” published in our Summer 2023 issue. In the poem, Brooklyn is seen through a druggy haze. (1/3)

‬ In Issue 29, Leigh Sugar graced us with “Yoga Commune,” a poem that engages in the struggle for enlightenment amidst aging, anxiety, and modernity. Reader and poet Scott LaMascus sat down with Sugar to talk about FREELAND, her debut poetry collection (1/2)

Come to Epiphany’s upcoming Open Mic Night on 2/18 to meet our staff, listen to live readings, and browse rare editions at Dear Friend Books. While readings are limited only to Epiphany staff, a few of whom are listed here, everyone is welcome. Go to the link in our bio to RSVP!

We’re only three weeks away from #AWP2026! Come to the book fair and say hi to us at booth T328. On March 6, we’ll be hosting a reading at Peter’s Pour House with Baltimore Review and Cream City Review. Go to the link in our bio to RSVP to our offsite event and subscribe to our newsletter for more!

We're hosting an open mic night for our volunteers and staff! Come hear the thoughtful readers of *your* submissions share their own work! N.B. the only people reading (this time!) will be Epiphany staff + volunteers. Space is limited, so arrive on time to guarantee a seat.

Excited to share new work in the excellent literature journal @epiphanylit.bsky.social

I craved that kind of permanence with Lara, who was the friend I wished were my sister but also the kind of person who might vanish at any minute. From issue 35, Florida Story by @joannahershon.bsky.social , fraught teen friendship in 80s Miami nightclubs. www.epiphanymagazine.org/features/flo...

“Nothing else exists or ever was of this hoarse Magnitude.” do yourself a favor and read these beauts by the late great edmund white.

We were honored to publish two poems by the late icon of LGBT literature Edmund White in our latest issue of Epiphany. They're unlocked and can be read at the link below. www.epiphanymagazine.org/features/two...

Issue 35 FW25 of @epiphanylit.bsky.social is out! Stories by Joanna Hershon and John Weir and 2 new poems by Edmund White. www.epiphanymagazine.org/store/p/issu...

Happy holidays from the Epiphany community!

Because I was brown they cocked their thumbs aimed pasty forefingers at me while they shouted Take that, Geronimo! Although they were white they had a herd of their own @jmfletcher15.bsky.social www.epiphanymagazine.org/features/cow...

Looking forward to celebrating with you all tonight at Von Bar! Featuring readings by @joannahershon.bsky.social, Wah-Ming Chang, Edidong Uzoma Essien, and @jweirdo.bsky.social.

After nearly 25 years, it was time for an Epiphany refresh! Explore our new website at epiphanymagazine.org. While our mission remains the same—championing boundary-pushing writers at all stages of their careers—the new site opens up new ways to discover the work we feature.

Early access from our upcoming issue (out December 16!): Shovel People, @nastjagraf.bsky.social's stirring essay on complacency and moral dissent, in the USSR, Russia, the US, and everywhere. Check it out below. epiphanyzine.com/features/202...

As we close out 2025, we're working toward a $20,000 fundraising goal to continue championing vital voices in 2026 and beyond. Your support helps us pay writers, fund fellowships and prizes, and keep literature accessible to readers everywhere. Give today: weblink.donorperfect.com/EpiphanyMaga...

Congratulations to Ruella Che! Her essay from Issue 33 "Nihao in Afrotopia" was listed as a notable mention in Best American Essays. We've unlocked the piece, and you can read it at the link below epiphanyzine.com/features/202...

Can’t wait to share the beautiful new issue! And can’t wait to read your wonderful work! Subs close Dec 15th epiphanymagazine.submittable.com/submit

Issue 35 cover art reveal! "Solitude" by digital collage artist Evans Akanyijuka. The issue will be available for purchase next week.

"Poets are often drawn to the genre because they can cloak their personal struggles with metaphor and allusion and any other veil of the trade they can unpack." @tsvoboda.bsky.social interviewed by @christalei.bsky.social on her new book, Hitler & My Mother-in-Law epiphanyzine.com/features/ter...

Thank you New York State Council on the Arts for your support of Epiphany. This grant allows us to keep cultivating (and paying!) writers across genres, countries, and generations.

Epiphany is hiring a Digital Marketing Manager + Media Strategist! To learn more and to apply, click here docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Announcing our 2025 @pushcartprize.bsky.social nominees! You can read Ananya and Mazi's stories in Issue 35: Desire & Dread epiphanyzine.com/buy/epiphany.... The rest of our noms will feature in our upcoming issue, out in December!

Announcing our 2025 Best of the Net nominees! You can read all the pieces on our website epiphanyzine.com

I got to interview author Terese Svoboda about her new memoir, Hitler and My Mother in Law, for @epiphanylit.bsky.social! epiphanyzine.com/features/ter... I love interviews :') I want to do more of them!

Subs are now open for our next issue. Send us your best work, now through December 15! epiphanymagazine.submittable.com/submit

I can’t wait to read your poems! Submissions open tomorrow ✨

Submissions for issue 36 open in three days, and we are delighted to announce that the poetry for this issue will be edited by esteemed poet @camillerankine.bsky.social. So poets, send us your best!

closing on Nov 1!

Applications are OPEN for our 2026 Fresh Voices Fellowship! FV supports one emerging writers of color who do not have an advanced writing degree. Winner receives: - $2000 & publication - A year-long editorial fellowship at Epiphany Submit below. Apps close 11/1! epiphanyzine.com/features/202...

From 1968, Georgia O'Keeffe by Arnold Newman.

We are having a fall reading and you're invited! Please join us on Thursday, October 16th, 8pm at Liz's Book Bar (315 Smith Street, Brooklyn) featuring Emily Skillings, Ananya Pandya, June Glass, and Alice Liang

An online exclusive from our latest issue: Waiting Ghazal by @asaldrake.bsky.social. Click the link below to hear the poet read her work! epiphanyzine.com/features/202...