To celebrate the release of M Lin’s debut short story collection “The Memory Museum,” Epiphany contributor and reader Alana Saab sat down with the 2022 Breakout Prize Winner for an insightful talk about M Lin’s journey from being a film student at NYU to a published, celebrated author.
Since folks enjoyed our community writing prompts from AWP, here's another sign to write today. If you're feeling blocked or uninspired, look no further than this roundup of writing prompts from the Epiphany team—handwritten, just for you and your creative practice.
We’re teaming up with the good people of Eckleburg Review and @splitlipthemag.bsky.social for an open mic night to benefit Immigrant Defense Fund on Thursday, May 14 from 6-9 PM at Starr Bar. RSVP through the link in our bio—let’s stand up for a safe, equal NYC!
Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to our Substack, where we uncover a piece from our archives every month. For April, we're honored to release "My Desert, At The Edge of Dusk," a stunning work of creative nonfiction by Hannah Lillith Assadi from our Fall/Winter 2017 issue.
Hey puzzlers — do you know your classic literary references? You do? Well, that's what they all say...but here's your chance to prove it. Test your knowledge of "Ulysses," our Joycean-themed crossword designed by Marianne Huntington from our latest issue—now on our website!
As writers ourselves, we know how it feels to receive the dreaded "We regret to inform you..." emails. Since rejection is a rite of passage for every writer, we asked our team how they navigate the process without losing hope.
Yes applications are now closed!
Thank you to everyone who came out to Epiphany's virtual open mic night, as well as to all of the volunteer readers who shared their profound work! Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on more Epiphany events—we have a lot more fun planned for you all...
Ever wondered what the trenches of a literary magazine’s inbox looks like?
Here at Epiphany, we’re impressed by the fervor of our more reluctant readers. Their vitriol is a reminder to our team of editors that the best writing inspires controversy, discussion, and very, very strong feelings.
Reminder that our Virtual Open Mic is in two days, and there’s still time to RSVP. Hop onto our cozy Zoom to connect with our team and listen to our volunteer readers share their work.
RSVP for the Zoom link through the link in our bio!
Our Breakout Prize closes on April 15, and it's a way to get $1,000 cash, a one-year subscription to Epiphany, and publication in our next issue. Whether you're dreaming of your debut novel or publishing more widely, our editorial team wants to help you get there! Go to the link in our bio to apply!
“your ghost demands time in the mirror,” an evocative and honest poem by abeo chimeka-tisdale, explores what it means to lose a parent as time moves on, plucks the hair off of our heads, and folds our tender memories into the past.
Read for free through the link in our bio!
We couldn’t end Women’s History Month without taking a moment to honor “Fertile,” a creative nonfiction piece from our latest issue by Breakout Prize Winner Julia Oschwald Tilton.
Read “Fertile” for free online, or go to our website to get Issue 35 in print!
Every month, Epiphany uncovers a piece from our archives that you can read on our Substack for free. This month, we unlocked "When I was Thirteen" by Nayereh Doosti. Subscribe and read through the link in our bio!
Reading widely is the key not only to being a solid writer, but a thoughtful and effective editor. That’s why we’ve asked our team to recommend some literary magazines they're currently enjoying.
What lit mags do you admire? Give them some love in a shoutout below!
Get swept away by “In The Garden,” a full-bodied and reflective poem by Christiana Castillo.
In the act of preparing the soil for spring planting, Castillo shows us how to find “sustenance despite” in the face of “wild grief.”
Enjoy “In The Garden” for free through the link in our bio!
“Fat Check” is a sharp and darkly hilarious short story by Lee Relvas from our most recent issue. This story follows Crystal, a queer freelancer who visits the gynecologist who assaulted her, and hundreds of other women, in prison.
Read “Fat Check” through the link in our bio!
Tired of being out of town for an Epiphany event? Now’s your chance to meet the team behind the magazine at our Virtual Open Mic on Tuesday, April 7 at 7PM. Head over to the link in our bio to RSVP and get the Zoom link!
Our newest online exclusive is "Someone Figures it All Out" by Kristen Jackson, a tender poem that captures the truths embedded in the objects, routines, and support systems of the daily grind.
Read "Someone Figures it All Out" for free through the link in our bio!
Submitting your work through online portals is deeply vulnerable, and can often feel like a maze of unspoken rules. That's why Epiphany asked our team to demystify the Submittable process.
FYI—Submissions for our annual Breakout Prize are still open through the link in our bio!
March is both Women's History Month and the submission period for the Breakout Prize—so we thought there was no better piece to unlock this month than "When I Was Thirteen," a gripping short story from our 26th Issue by Breakout Prize winner Nayereh Doosti.
Read it on our Substack!
As we face another season of endless war, in which Western politicians and corporations perpetuate bloodshed at grave costs to human life, we are reminded of "City Councilors Table the Ceasefire Revolution" by Lauren Jappe from our latest issue. Read the full poem through the link in our bio.
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.
