LIP SERVICE — Split Lip Magazine

In his March issue memoir “Dispatches from the Heart of the Teeming Void,” Michael Meyerhofer gives his late grandmother the same gravity as a celestial body. Here he shares just one thing about the piece.

SLMMarch 30, 2022blog, just one thing

Place As Container for a Very Specific Memory: an Interview with Emily O’Neill by Raina K. Puels

In this week’s post for our tenth anniversary series, poetry reader Raina K. Puels interviews contributor Emily O’Neill about a shared subject of their work: Allston, Massachusetts.

SLMMarch 28, 2022blog, tenth anniversary

From Point A to Point B: An Interview with Lori Sambol Brody

This week’s interview for our tenth anniversary series is with Lori Sambol Brody, a Split Lip contributor and former assistant flash editor. Maureen Langloss spoke with her about her new accordion book, 1970s nostalgia, and what makes a story a story.

SLMMarch 24, 2022blog, tenth anniversary

Just One Thing with SG Huerta

Just as an ars poetica is a poem that explains the art of poetry, SG Huerta’s March issue poem “trans poetica” is a poem that explains the art of being trans. Here they share just one thing about the piece.

SLMMarch 22, 2022blog, just one thing

2022 Best New Poets Nominees

We are mega excited to share our nominees for the 2022 Best New Poets anthology: congrats to Sara Elkamel and Sam Herschel Wein!

SLMMarch 17, 2022blog

Now Playing: March 2022

Our March contributors have recommendations for your eyes and ears in the the latest edition of Now Playing.

SLMMarch 15, 2022blog, now playing

10 Lit Mags We Love!

As Bradford Morrow, the Editor of Conjunctions, said in a tweet on Friday announcing that the journal will carry on: “There is nothing little about ‘little magazines’ and nothing small about ‘small presses.’ These are the fertile proving grounds where so many writers can freely share their innovative voices and visions.” To show our appreciation of “little magazines” and because it’s our tenth birthday, our staff got together to talk about ten lit mags we love!

SLMMarch 14, 2022blog, tenth anniversary

Emotional Layers of Wear: An Interview with SLM Art Director, Denise Weber

“I love having my assumptions and preconceptions challenged, and some of the strongest works of art are the ones that nudge the boundaries of a genre or medium or style in an unexpected way.” Next in SLM’s Tenth Anniversary series: web issues/flash editor Maureen Langloss interviews art director Denise Weber!

SLMMarch 10, 2022blog, tenth anniversary

Just One Thing with Marie Nova

Marie Nova’s February issue artwork “The Lady Wore for the Seating” is the uncanny fashion spread of your dreams. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.

SLMMarch 3, 2022blog, just one thing

“We Hold Our Brilliance in Dim Hours”: An Interview with CD Eskilson

To celebrate SLM’s tenth anniversary, we’re publishing a series of special interviews! First up: our web issues/flash editor Maureen Langloss interviews our brand new assistant poetry editor CD Eskilson.

SLMMarch 1, 2022blog, tenth anniversary

The Fam Roundup: January 2022

The #SplitLipFAM is already off to a spectacular start in 2022! Check out all these January publications and accomplishments from our contributors and staff.

SLMFebruary 28, 2022blog

Just One Thing with Jihoon Park

Jihoon Park’s February issue story “Van Gogh and the Lego Man” is a colorful meditation on beauty and mental health featuring a world famous artist and an anachronistic plastic toy. Here he shares just one thing about the piece.

SLMFebruary 23, 2022blog, just one thing

Now Playing: February 2022

We have some serious vintage vibes in this month’s edition of Now Playing. Break out your record players and enjoy these recommendations from our February contributors!

SLMFebruary 15, 2022blog, now playing