Epistemic Literary Profile Banner
Epistemic Literary Profile
Epistemic Literary

@EpistemicLit

3,406
Followers
3,321
Following
54
Media
3,130
Statuses

Fully digital anthology series celebrating knowledge, connection, and growth through poetry and short fiction - EICs @theedifyingword and @onpunsnneedles

United States
Joined May 2023
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Pinned Tweet
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
17 days
I've processed submissions for Issue 4 & WOW, we need to make some changes to poem submissions next issue bc Kristin will be reading/responding to 351 poems. Would you have us close poem subs when we reach a certain # or extend the reading/response times, delaying publication?
Set a poem subs limit
44
Delay publication
8
5
1
7
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
I try to follow back all writers, readers, and magazines or any other literary-adjacent accounts --- but we get A LOT of bot followers and sometimes I miss a real account. If I've missed you and you're a real person/entity please say hi! so we can be friends.
204
27
577
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
6 months
Todays Discourse is obnoxious. We are a baby, “non prestigious” publication that publishes stellar work by amazing writers. we’re positively contributing to the “literary world” by publishing diverse voices and creating new connections and community. Also, we’re open for subs
5
23
162
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
Wow, what a pleasure to meet you all! We’ve gotten over 300 new followers since tweeting this — if you’ve replied I’ve followed back. The rest of you I will get to soon 😁
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
I try to follow back all writers, readers, and magazines or any other literary-adjacent accounts --- but we get A LOT of bot followers and sometimes I miss a real account. If I've missed you and you're a real person/entity please say hi! so we can be friends.
204
27
577
2
2
83
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 year
Hands down, worst part of running a litmag is sending emails declining pieces. Every one hurts. But guys! If our count is correct we got 468 individual pieces submitted — we have to decline A LOT. 😭 Just please know I cry a little inside with every email.
4
0
67
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
Submissions make us happy. You guys are awesome! Keep it up 😁
1
5
59
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
5 months
Something cool: Epistemic Literary turns 1 today!!!! Our poetry editor turns 40 😬 Celebrations all around!
5
1
48
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
Issue 2 — Happy Place is now LIVE. The editors and contributors would be thrilled if you’d give it a read — share your thoughts, make some new friends, start a conversation.
1
15
45
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 year
ISSUE 1 THEME REVEAL!! **Food** It’s complicated. Whether, what, where, how, or why we eat is highly diverse. Food can connect or divide, be a comfort or a curse; it can be a window into who we are (or aren’t!), and more. Tell us your story! #ThemeReveal #CallForSubmissions
Tweet media one
4
22
44
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
11 months
SUBS ARE OPEN! Dec 1-31 - Theme: Happy Place Poetry, CNF, Micro and Flash Fiction, Visual Art Details:
5
13
43
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
7 months
Issue 3 subs NOW OPEN Theme: Anticipation Dates 1-30 April Genres: Poetry, Micro and flash Fiction, Creative NonFiction, Visual Art More details on our website! Submit here:
Tweet media one
1
16
42
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
4 months
Issue 3: Anticipation is now LIVE on our website! Thank you so much to all of our contributors and readers — we can’t wait to see the conversations that come out of this incredible body of work! (Ps: look at this cover image! Credit: @FBereaud )
Tweet media one
3
7
38
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
Subs open for Issue 4: Exclusion! Zero 1-30.
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
I do believe it is September 1 in much of the world (tho not here yet!) soooo… SUBMIT:
2
4
23
0
8
39
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
19 days
Quiet sub day — only three days left! Today Tomorrow Monday Get those last minute “exclusion” pieces in!
1
15
39
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 year
There are poems we declined for issue one that I still think about ALL ThE TIME. -*k
4
1
37
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
Congratulations to our nominees for Best of the Net 2025! It’s a privilege to work with you all. @FBereaud @MaryAnnePeck_ Joy Krinsky @gretchenfilart @devonwebbnz @esmepromise @MariscaPichette @lia_pas
Tweet media one
10
3
37
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
7 months
We are reopening for subs for issue 3 NEXT WEEK! Theme: ANTICIPATION Open April 1-30 for poetry, cnf, flash and micro fiction, and cover art! Collaborations always welcome. Details on the website:
Tweet media one
0
9
37
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 year
Submissions are open for two more weeks! We are HUNGRY for your food writing!
1
9
36
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
3 months
News! We’re planning to reopen for subs for the month of September, theme announcement will be approx August 15 for newsletter subscribers (sign up on our website!). 😁
1
5
36
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
ISSUE 2 ANNOUNCEMENT Last but definitely not least, we present the nine wonderful poets we have the honor of featuring in issue 2: - @bdcutkomp - @SameenXCX - @Canoe_Ideas - @DevMinor - @brokenwingpoet - @shimmo23 - @lia_pas - Carole Greenfield - @MariscaPichette
Tweet media one
1
10
35
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
In the interest of accessibility, as our founder editors are both part of the disability community, we’re incl. audio recordings of every piece in issue 2 (w/the ability for an author to opt out). Read by the author, a friend, or one of our editors. It is going to be AMAZING.
3
4
34
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
11 months
ISSUE 2 THEME REVEAL: Happy Place Sub window: December 1-31 NEW this time: now accepting CNF and visual art Details on the website!
Tweet media one
5
16
35
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
ISSUE 2 GOES LIVE FEBRUARY 1ST! Forgive the shouting, we’re EXCITED!
1
5
34
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
6 months
#EpistemicLitFamily - If you’ve been pubbed by us or enjoy reading our issues can you please recommend us to writers looking to sub fiction, cnf, and cover art? Our subs are usually poetry-heavy but this go around it’s looking extra lopsided!
3
15
34
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
6 months
Where are all the #CNF writers??? We had a lot of requests to add this category after issue 1, and we’re so glad we did for issue 2. Share some with us for issue 3, please!!!
3
7
33
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
11 months
Absolutely THRILLED to announce our very first award nominees, for #Pushcart !! Congratulations to Katherine Swejbka, Nida Mubaraki ( @pennedbynida ), and Gretchen Filart ( @gretchenfilart )!! Please take a moment to read these wonderful pieces, free on our website!
Tweet media one
2
3
29
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 year
So grateful for the writers putting their trust in us and submitting to our inaugural issue! 😍 And to the 212 souls who follow us here and are helping us reach people! 😍
1
5
31
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
Reading subs is fun! Send us some more by end of the day (latest time zone on earth) Sunday (dec 31)!
3
2
31
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who submitted pieces of themselves to our second issue! We’re busy reading and sending responses and will keep you updated on when we expect to publish. ❤️
0
1
29
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
Today seems like a good day for submitting — our busiest sub day so far! Get your writing and art in, we can’t wait to experience it!
1
1
29
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
Dreaming about a submission probably means I should accept it. #Poetry
2
1
29
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 month
Submissions are rolling in at a pretty good rate even after the weekend blast. It makes us so happy to see so many new names, but also so many familiar names, contributors and previous submitters whose work we’ve declined! We are so grateful for all of you. #EpistemicLitFamily
1
1
29
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
6 months
Sub call update: Deadline extended to May 15 for CNF and Cover Image only! Subs close end of day TOMORROW (April 30) for poetry and fiction!
0
7
28
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
Subs open in less than a week! Theme: Exclusion
Tweet media one
1
9
27
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
Remember we’re open for subs — theme “Happy Place” Give us some good stuff to read and publish, our greedy (but loving!) fingers are itching for your work!
1
10
27
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 month
I THINK I have caught up on following back the nonbot literary adjacent accounts that followed us after my “say hi if you’re real” tweet a couple of weeks ago. If I missed you I am profoundly sorry! We are so very grateful for all of you who find us worthy of your attention!
2
0
26
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
Every rejection sent hurts us a little bit. Just so you know. 😭
1
1
27
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
15 days
Poets: I love you. You are pouring your hearts on to the page and I am holding them with love and care. But there are 351 poems for max 20 spots. I am going to say no to A LOT of you. Please know I’m sensitive soul—i feel your pain and it hurts every time I say no.
1
1
26
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
4 months
Not to get ahead of ourselves, but our next theme ROCKS. You’re gonna love it!
1
0
24
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
11 months
Not sure we actually announced this… in order to take CNF submissions, we needed someone to serve as CNF editor. We are SO excited to have @genalea_barker join our masthead! Give her a follow, say hi, buy her awesome books, and, of course, submit some writing!
0
2
24
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
ISSUE 2 ANNOUNCEMENT Also for the first time, we have five CREATIVE NONFICTION pieces in issue 2. We can’t wait to share beautiful pieces by: - Angela Townsend - Therese Robison - @DelGeo14 - @gretchenfilart - @artijain28 #EpistemicLitFamily
Tweet media one
4
4
25
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
Sent our first poetry acceptance for issue 2! So amazing to read a piece and think, “this is exactly what I was hoping for!”
2
2
24
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
All decisions have been made, which means it’s time to send some sub responses! 👀 on the inbox! Anyone who hasn’t yet heard (and some who have) from us made our shortlist, and it was HARD making the final decisions. We ❤️ you all!
2
2
24
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 year
We have submissions and it makes me giddy 😁
2
0
24
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
6 months
Today marks the halfway point of our current sub period. Keep sending us your stuff - poetry, visual art, fictions, and cnf on the theme “anticipation” Link in pinned tweet!
0
5
23
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
FYI to submitters — poetry responses are gonna be a bit slower coming bc there are about five times as many subs as the other genres. We’re workin’ but it takes a while!
0
2
23
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
4 months
Issue 3 Announcement! We are delighted to welcome back @FBereaud , whose original photograph, “Trajectories,” will be our Issue 3 Cover Image! We can’t wait to share it with you soon!
Tweet media one
3
1
23
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
Issue 2 contributors will be announced in the next couple of days — so exciting. And can I just say how COOL it is to see EpistemicLit showing up in writers’ bios?!?! Squee!
1
3
23
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
6 months
Reminder! Today is the last day to get your FICTION and POETRY subs in for Issue 3: Anticipation! You have two more weeks for CNF and Cover Art 😁 Send us some stuff!
0
4
23
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
Ten days to go til 2024, which means ten days left to submit to Issue 2: Happy Place!
Tweet media one
2
5
22
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
5 months
Longcovid/ME have not been kind to our poetry editor this past week but subs are finally being read (yay!) tho there are a boatload (also yay!) so responses will be a bit slower than I’d like (boo). Thanks for your patience, and your lovely words!!!
2
0
22
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
Psh. In trying to follow back all you beautiful souls who have newly followed us, I have apparently hit some arbitrary x limit and now I’m not allowed to follow anyone else… hopefully just for today?
0
0
22
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
Psst. There’s a reason we’ve published her twice AND nominated her for a Pushcart . @gretchenfilart writes fabulous things.
1
1
20
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
And us!
@laughingyeti
shome dasgupta
2 months
Hey! Here are some literary journals opening for submissions in September! Some are also open now & some will close soon. Genres, themes, & guidelines vary, & dates are tentative. I think these are all no-fee submissions. There are more resources & journals out there! Good luck!
Tweet media one
17
281
1K
0
2
22
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
4 months
It’s almost issue release day! Meet our #poetry contributors!! 🧵bc there are 19!!! @ZaczynskiAll @lillykatediaz Allison Fradkin @writeodore @OneWheelONeil Sharon Scholl J.I. Kleinberg @whatcharlywrote @woodrelli Michael Dufresne
Tweet media one
1
5
20
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
17 days
And that’s it, friends! Subs for Issue 4: Exclusion are now closed! Thank you to everyone who submitted — we’ll be in touch soon!
0
0
21
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
6 months
Hi, new followers! I’m a little behind but if I can be reasonably sure you’re not a bot I’ll get to following back! (That means I check profiles and feeds so… I’m slow sometimes)
0
0
21
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
We’re on this list! Hope to see some writing from you all!
@ThatBookChikka
Jessica Kusisto
2 months
Tired of spending hours searching for #litmags that are open for submissions? Save time and check out my weekly roundup! Follow me to get this list every Sunday. Check out the blog on my new website 👇🏻 #writingcommunity #writerslift
8
68
200
2
1
21
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
7 months
Subs open TOMORROW, friends! Can’t wait to read your stories of anticipation!
0
3
21
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
You guys your reactions to my rejection emails are so nice - makes me feel like we’re doing something right over here (even tho we have to say no a lot). 😍😍😍
1
0
20
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
4 months
“Mommy, when I grow up I want to write stories like you.” 😍 (don’t personally write stories, I write poems, but still. My heart!) She’s aware she doesn’t have to wait til she grows up, we’ve chatted
1
0
19
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 month
We 100% are fueled by love, and it’s so heartening to know people see it. Submit, and let us love you too!
@FBereaud
François Bereaud
1 month
3
0
5
1
0
19
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
3 months
There’s a lot in this interview that describes our goals and motivations in starting and running Epistemic Literary, @OnPunsnNeedles puts it all so eloquently and makes us sound amazing. And truly — I think we’re doing what we set out to do and I’m SO proud of us.
@gretchenfilart
Gretchen Filart 🇵🇭
3 months
2
0
4
2
1
17
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
ISSUE 2 ANNOUNCEMENT - Fiction Thank you to these seven fiction writers for accepting our offer of publication and joining the #EpistemicLitFamily : - @Tro_0per - @MaryAnnePeck_ - Cliff Chen - @FBereaud - @GLBrown_Writer - Terese Robison - @Fade_to_Zach
Tweet media one
2
1
19
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
4 months
Ready to meet our FICTION contributors for issue 3?? So pleased to again have a mix of new and returning contributors: Sam Christie Charles Pineda @kgrose2 Jenn Haase Vetter @FBereaud @kriskozlowski @novelnatalie @DelGeo14 #EpistemicLitFamily
Tweet media one
5
2
19
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
5 months
Just built my Twitter list for issue 3 contributors so we can be friends and I can help support you on here! Contributors and release date to be announced soon!
0
0
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
5 months
Sending acceptances is my favorite!
2
1
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
I spy the names of one of our editors and a bunch of our contributors in here… what a doubly exciting day!
@CosmicDaffodil
Cosmic Daffodil Journal
9 months
✨️THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: ISSUE 5 IS OUT NOW💫 Thank you to all of our contributors! I hope you all enjoy 💕 #litmags #writerslift #WritingCommunity
Tweet media one
5
11
57
0
4
17
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
11 months
We are honored to be on this list!
@brecht_dp
Brecht De Poortere
11 months
So here they are: the top 1000 lit mags 2024! The ranking now gives less weight to BASS and more to the other prizes. None of this is perfect, of course, but if you find this useful, please share & like – it’s the best kind of support you can give! 🙏😊
Tweet media one
69
233
765
1
2
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
Ok friends. Kristin here - I’m an amateur at this social media management thing and just… mostly do what feels right. Question.advice time: With our second issue coming soon the #EpistemicLitFamily is growing — what tools are available so I don’t miss stuff from 1/
3
1
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
11 months
Don’t expect to win bc we’re little and new but OH MY GOODNESS WE WERE NOMINATED 😭 happy tears. Thank you so much!
@gretchenfilart
Gretchen Filart 🇵🇭
11 months
I value lit mags that, instead of the usual cull & reject approach, endeavor to create a free space for all & tirelessly support their contribs. Art is best shared. It thrives in community. Hence I nominated @HooghlyReview @EpistemicLit @porchlitmag . Wish I could nominate more💔
4
5
30
1
0
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
5 months
Subs for all categories are now CLOSED for issue 3: anticipation. Thank you so much to everyone who submitted! We are working to review all subs and everyone will receive a response before publication. ❤️
0
0
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
4 months
I love how this poem makes me feel not alone in muddling through life. “Leap like an inelegant thing” - i don’t know what I’m doing and neither do most ppl but they often lack the awareness to see it. Devon sees it and it’s awesome. Take bravery to live like that!
@devonwebbnz
Devon Webb
4 months
So thrilled to have my poem ‘INELEGANT THING’ included in the third issue of @EpistemicLit 😍 these editors are so supportive & lovely, & there’s also an audio version in the interest of accessibility ~ link below! thank you for having me 🫶
Tweet media one
1
2
14
2
1
17
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
9 months
ISSUE 2 ANNOUNCEMENT We are so pleased to announce that our very first piece of visual art, which will serve as our issue cover image, is by the multitalented @Ashlee_Craft ! Ashlee, welcome to the #EpistemicLitFamily !
Tweet media one
0
3
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
Four days left in this sub window!!!
0
2
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
Hey, look! EIC Kristin ⁦ @theedifyingword ⁩ had a piece published two days ago! We’d love it if you’d give it a read Thank you ⁦ @PunkMonkZine ⁩ (and ⁦ @WishboneWords ⁩, original pub) PUNK POETRY: A good indicator of health by Kristin Houlihan
2
4
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
27 days
Ten days left to submit!
0
4
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 month
Subs open for Issue 4: Exclusion. September 1-30!
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
I do believe it is September 1 in much of the world (tho not here yet!) soooo… SUBMIT:
2
4
23
3
5
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 month
There are SO MANY awesome writing workshops coming up (I’ve retweeted a few!). Do wish I were well enough to participate!
0
0
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
been writing? Be sure to check out our open submission window, we’re hungry for your words! Through Dec 31st!
Tweet media one
1
10
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 year
Living my best (NOT) litmag editor life over here tonight, crushing peoples dreams one rejection at a time 😭
2
0
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
Currently rereading every poem we’ve published to finalize our Best of the Net nominations and — Our contributors are amazing. I am in awe of you all. ❤️
0
0
18
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
4 months
“Soon” as in TOMORROW 👀👀 Don’t miss it!
@kriskozlowski
Kristin Kozlowski
4 months
I have a piece of flash fiction coming out soon in @EpistemicLit !!!!
1
0
10
0
2
16
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
3 months
Seems like a good time to pause and contemplate the beauty to be found in “the sunlight between the trees” - this poem brings me inner peace, and taught me a new word (which I looooove) 木洩れ日 (KOMOREBI) by @lillykatediaz
1
2
16
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
5 months
This is also one of my favorite parts! Watching you all become friends and support each other is so uplifting!
@fullmoodmag
FullMoodMag
5 months
I truly would stay up all hours of the night to produce this magazine, just so I could continue to watch you all lift each other up with such sweet praise of each other's work. Every quoted line and comment has me feeling so joyful. Bearing witness to your kindness is everything
1
4
55
0
0
17
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
7 months
Every new sub brings me great joy. 😁
1
0
17
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
6 months
Subs for issue 3 are open for one more week!
1
3
17
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
2 months
👀👀👀👀 If our bodies cooperate, theme announcement tomorrow night!
0
0
16
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
6 months
There are several @epistemiclit alumni in here, alongside editor @theedifyingword - what a treat to be issuemates with so many talented writers! Available for as little as 1pence, we’d all be delighted if you got yourself a copy! Thank you, @picklepresspoet !
@picklepresspoet
picklepresspoetry
6 months
ISSUE ONE OF PICKLE PRESS POETRY - SLEEP, NATURE, INNER DEMONS IS HERE! HEAD TO MY KO-FI PAGE AND PURCHASE FOR AS LITTLE AS 1PENCE. MANY THANKS!
2
4
21
2
3
16
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
15 days
Announcement: For this issue only we will be sending form responses when declining poetry submissions, unless your sub is on my long list. We will make changes next issue that will allow us to return to personalized responses for all, which you all deserve. ❤️
2
0
16
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 year
First acceptances have gone out... More to come!!!!
1
2
15
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
7 months
Writing our next sub call! Sign up for our mailing list (on our website) to get access a week earlier than everyone else 👀👀👀
0
2
16
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 year
Subs close in ONE WEEK! We are so grateful for each and every submission, and appreciate the trust you place in us by sending us your words!
Tweet media one
1
6
15
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
5 months
Five more days to submit creative nonfiction and cover art for issue 3, anticipation!
0
4
16
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
4 months
I wrote a poem and I really like it!
2
0
15
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
4 months
I think I say this every issue but it’s great fun to make new friends/find new awesome people to follow by checking out the accounts that congratulate our new contributors!
0
0
15
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
10 months
We are 1/3 of the way through our sub period and we’re so excited about the steady stream of subs. Get yours in, too! Poetry, fiction, CNF, and visual art on the theme “Happy Place” — through Dec 31!!!
0
5
16
@EpistemicLit
Epistemic Literary
1 year
Tweet media one
0
3
16