whatever keeps the lights on

Quarterly online literary magazine publishing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about the weird things people do to make money. Editors: @TS_Leohardt @Vic_Dillman

[whatever keeps the lights on @KeepsLights]

OUR SUBMISSIONS ARE ALWAYS OPEN!

We’re looking for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and other art forms that discuss the weird (or normal) things people do (or don’t do) to make money (keep the lights on).

More information on our site!

[whatever keeps the lights on @KeepsLights]

Take a break today wiether you "desrve" it or not.

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There is a lot of pressure to write every day, but that's not attainable. Like all things, you need to pause and take a break from it. Your WIP can't exist unless you are well taken care of. (But also relaxing doesn't need to be tied to productivity)

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With all this snow who is excited for March?

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Our hearts go out to all of our writers and readers who are having a difficult time from the blackouts in Texas! Stay safe, and hopefully, the lights will come back on soon. 🙏

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Happy Valetntines Day! And to all our readers and writers, we love you!!!

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@Wil_to_Win Thanks for humoring us!

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Can't believe we forgot to celebrate National Pizza Day yesterday! Sadly, we don't carry pizza, but we do have stories about making cheese....😁

We will let ourselves out.

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Miceala was a guest edior for us, check out this beautiful poem, it made us cry!

[not micaela @micaela_poetry]

Hi everyone. This poem is dedicated to my grandfather, who passed away last week from cancer and Covid. It would mean a lot to me if you would give it a read 💜

https://t.co/ZU1ZtVMs2S

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We would love some more nonfiction in our inbox. (That being said fiction, poetry and all in between we love having you all in our inbox as well).

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@Anna_Fullmer @isaurarenwrites @wrongdoingmag @SouthchildLit @querencialitmag @BabelBoard @streetcakemag We are horrified at what happened! If we can help any of these writers we are happy too as well and we will take any reprints!!!

[Pastel Pastoral || On hiatus @Pastelpastoral1]

48 hour submission call! If your submit between now and say, 10PM on Tuesday, you will get a response within 48 hours!

Send us your submissions!!!

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We love the NBCC awards! Can't wait to read the @NewSchoolWrites interviews!

[New School Creative Writing @NewSchoolWrites]

This #NBCCAwards list has us like:

[New School Creative Writing @NewSchoolWrites]

This #NBCCAwards list has us like:

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Our advice to people submitting for the first time. Don't stress about the cover letter, but do include one. Keep it simple and professional.

[Paper Lanterns YA Literary Journal @Paper__Lanterns]

This. And have a look at the journal’s website regarding submission periods and submission guidelines before you send anything in. Every journal is different - but we all like a greeting at the beginning of an email 😊👋

[whatever keeps the lights on @KeepsLights]

What advice would you give first-time submitters? Let us know!

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If you never submitted work before, we welcome you to our magazine. Reach out with your questions and check out our guidelines: https://t.co/CUDyAHJSwe

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Or you know, whatever it is you do to keep your lights on.

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We are open for our Issue 7 submissions. Fill our inbox with stories about all your awkward zoom meetings.

[Fever Dream @FeverDreamAW]

Hey all-

We've hit a bit of a lull in submissions lately, can we get a bit of a boost? Our editors are itching to hear from some new, exciting voices in prose, poetry, and visual art. Click the link in our bio if you want to learn more!

#WritingCommunity #artcommunity #litmag