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Carol Quinn’s story “Cogs, Heart and Soul” examines a disruptive period at a university and the teachers tasked with keeping the status quo. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece.

SLMMarch 26, 2026blog, just one thing

Dear Lit Mag Editor: Demystifying the Cover Letter By Maureen Langloss

SLMMarch 25, 2026blog, just one thing

Just One Thing with Shannon Moran

Shannon Moran’s poem “Over Spring Break I Shave My Mothers Head” explores mother-daughter relationships, diseases, and the dread of loss. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece.

SLMMarch 24, 2026blog, just one thing

Just One Thing with Todd Honeycutt

Todd Honeycutt’s flash “The Crows Tell Me They Are Time Travelers” includes crows, conversations, and the uncanny nature of time. Here, he shares just one thing about the piece.

SLMMarch 23, 2026blog, just one thing

Just One Thing with Tara Betts

Tara Betts’ poem “This “accent” I can’t lose & they can’t place” explores the identity and expectation caught in the cadence of a voice. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece.

SLMFebruary 25, 2026blog, just one thing

Just One Thing with Brett Hymel Jr

Brett Hymel Jr’s story “Gaffney is Born” captures the complexities of grief, friendship, and paper cranes. Here, he shares just one thing about the piece.

SLMFebruary 23, 2026blog, just one thing

Just One Thing with Esmé Kaplan-Kinsey

Esmé Kaplan-Kinsey’s flash “Jellyfish” searches for a change of heart in the very darkest part of the ocean. Here, they share just one thing about the piece:

SLMFebruary 4, 2026blog, just one thing

Just One Thing with Lia Hagen

Lia Hagen’s memoir “What We Broke” reflects on a flooded memory—her first memory—and all that happens after. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece:

SLMFebruary 3, 2026blog, just one thing

Just One Thing with Joan Kwon Glass

Joan Kwon Glass’ poem “mascot” explores the complexities patriotism, parades, and pigeons. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece.

SLMJanuary 29, 2026blog, just one thing

Just One Thing with Stephanie Meade Gresham

Stephanie Meade Gresham’s story “Ten Times Sadie” examines an emotional period in a mother-daughter relationship. Here, she shares just one thing about the piece:

SLMJanuary 28, 2026blog, just one thing

Monarch Queer Literary Awards Anthology: SLM Contributors!

We are very proud to announce that Dante Fuoco will be included in the new Monarch Queer Literary Awards anthology, and Alex Bortell will be listed as a finalist!

SLMJanuary 20, 2026blog

Just One Thing with Derek Maiolo

Derek Maiolo’s essay “Rescue” features tense family pressure, a biting Colorado winter, and inexplicably stray cattle. Here, he shares just one thing about the piece.

SLMJanuary 5, 2026blog, just one thing

Best Small Fictions 2026 Nominations

We are very proud to announce our nominees for Best Small Fictions 2026!

SLMDecember 18, 2025blog

THE FAM ROUNDUP: OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2025 EDITION

The Split Lip FAM has been busy this fall with an excellent batch of publications, awards, and news!

SLMDecember 16, 2025blog, just one thing

Just One Thing with Stephanie Isan

Stephanie Isan’s “How to Make Non-Korean Kimchi” is a tender short story about you and your mother-in-law. Here, they share just one thing about the piece:

SLMDecember 3, 2025blog, just one thing