Natanya Ann Pulley is the author of this month's featured short story, "Cannibal," and she isn't just an amazing writer -- she also created this awesome collage. We're so thrilled to bring you her work. Here, she lets us peek behind the curtain and learn a little bit more about how "Cannibal" came to be:
Read MoreWe recently welcomed Leta Keane to the Split Lip editorial FAM and we could not be happier! Leta's our web editor, and she's an absolutely incredible addition. Get to know her better with 19 Rounds.
Read MoreIndiana Review & Split Lip Magazine are partnering on an issue set for May 2019! We are looking for collaborative work written by two or more authors or single-author work that seriously considers the theme of collaboration.
Read MoreMark Galarrita is this month's featured flash writer. Also, he clearly knows his way around a french bread bake. We're in love with Mark's story, "My Sad Werewolf." Here's just one thing about his writing process for this piece:
Read MoreHow much do we love Denise Weber? So much. As our art director, she's the force behind our amazing logo (just for starters), and as assistant poetry editor, she takes great care with your submissions. Also she has great taste in tee shirts. So it's time to bring back 19 Rounds and get to know Denise!
Read MoreBefore writing this “Why We Chose It” piece about W. Todd Kaneko’s beautiful poem “Elegy for Mr. Spock,” I called my brother and asked him how he felt watching The Wrath of Khan for the first time and seeing Dr. Spock die. First, he corrected me. It’s not “Dr. Spock.”
Read MoreThis is the cold truth of back-to-school. No boot, no hairstyle, no cropped baby t-shirt could change who you really are. Writers know this better than anyone. Isn't that why we write?
Read MoreOur August issue is just about ready into your life, and you know what that means: it's time to check in with our contributors and hear about what they've been listening to, watching, and playing.
Read MoreWe're thrilled to announce the Split Lip Poetry Contest Vol. 1, judged by Paige Lewis.
Read MoreTasha Coryell writes, runs, and teaches in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Her debut collection of short stories, "Hungry People" was released from Split Lip Press. You can find more work from Tasha at tashacoryell.com or find her tweeting under @tashaaaaaaa.
Read MoreWe’re honored to feature artwork from Swedish artist Klara Bartilsson this month. “Coven,” our cover image, is from her series This Witch. We caught up with Klara to learn more about the series, the medium of silk scarves, and the motivation behind her powerful pieces.
Read MoreWe're a little behind this month, but don't worry -- we didn't forget all the amazing things the FAM did in July! If you missed a poem, story, or essay, or a piece of good news, here's your chance to check it out. And don't forget to revisit our writers' work in the archives!
Read MoreObviously, we're huge fans of Belinda Hermawan's work, and we're not the only ones. Her short story "Bound" -- part of our excellent July issue -- was recently featured as Longform Fiction's pick of the week. Here, she shares a super-cute duck and one thing you wouldn't otherwise know about "Bound":
Read MoreWe've reached the conclusion of Real World: Editors -- for this season, anyhow. But before we say goodbye, editors from a few great lit mags out there pick up where we left off and talk about rejection:
Read MoreBrooke Larson is the author of this month's featured flash fiction, and she's just as wonderfully talented with fashion as she is with words -- the dress you see is one she's working on. Here, she tells us one thing you otherwise know about her Split Lip story "Space Goggles":
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