u/LateGrass4111

[This is just a passing thought that came to me; I have zero knowledge on starting an online magazine of any sort but if enough of you people are interested, then we can discuss and learn along the way!]

I'm (23M) a first year language and literature student, and I've realized that in order to improve my (novice) way of writing I have to immerse myself with fellow writers of diverse culture, perspective, and style. So this post is also a call for those who are looking to improve one's writing and to help another improve theirs in return.

What the (hypothetical) magazine could be about: Think a smaller scale McSweeney's or NYRB.

Genre/s: All types of literary forms/genres (essays, short stories, poems; any written work that stands on its own - so no serial publications, etc.) that provoke yourself and readers to think; anything from your personal experiences that transformed you/others might relate to, something funny that you've witnessed, the batshit magical realism story you've been putting off writing, thoughts on a book you've recently read, poems about everything or nothing - in short, anything personal. All art is political, but I don't think any work that contains overtly partisan writing will fit in this one.

Goals/expectations/commitment: To critique each other's works, to lend advice, give out motivations, and to produce among us someone(s) that will one day win an international writing competition

Writing/experience level: (1) You can write and understand in English (optional), (2) You have that little voice in your head (required)

Meeting place: Discord, WhatsApp, Substack, wherever we can all agree on

Max size: Maximum of 10 maybe.

There's no monetization of any kind in here - I'm only looking for those who want to do this for the love of the game.

If you're interested, don't hesitate to DM me. I would prefer if you DM rather than comment on this post. I'm not on Reddit a lot so my replies might be delayed but I'll always get back to you if you message. Alternatively, you can add my Discord (dasmyfootman) as I receive notifications regularly on there. :)