{"product_id":"insider-guide-lit-mag-submissions-writing-workshop-online","title":"The Insider Guide to Lit Mag Submissions: Demystifying the Path to Publication with Shze-Hui Tjoa (Zoom) on Sunday, August 9th and 16th, 2026","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBegins Sunday, August 9, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eClass will meet Sundays, August 9 \u0026amp; August 16, 2026, via Zoom, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌍 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Times by Time Zone: \u003c\/strong\u003eLos Angeles (PDT): 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM \/ Chicago (CDT): 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM \/ New York (EDT): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \/ London (BST): 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM \/ Berlin (CEST): 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNow Enrolling! Any questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstructor Shze-Hui Tjoa is a Singaporean writer who lives in Edinburgh, UK. Her debut, \u003cem\u003eThe Story Game: A Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e (Tin House Books, 2024), was recognized by The \u003cem\u003eNew York Times, The Boston Globe, Between the Covers podcast, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Book Riot \u003c\/em\u003eas a notable book of its release season, and was listed as a best nonfiction book of the year by \u003cem\u003eElectric Literature \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Paste Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e. Over the past 8 years, Shze-Hui has worked as a leading editor of nonfiction and fiction at \u003cem\u003eGuernica, Adi Magazine, Sundog Lit, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Exposition Review\u003c\/em\u003e, among other literary journals. Her career has been supported by global arts organizations including AWP and VONA\/Voices (US), Disquiet International (Portugal), Green Olive Arts (Morocco), and the National Arts Council of Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis course is for writers across fiction, nonfiction, and poetry who want to understand best practices for getting their work read and published by literary journals and start building a strong public portfolio. Open to all levels, this online writing class is designed for anyone who finds the submission process daunting and wants a clear, behind-the-scenes understanding of how lit mags actually operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWant to see your writing published and celebrated, but find the submission process daunting? In this two-part online writing workshop, Shze-Hui will demystify the often-opaque procedure of getting published in lit mags, drawing on her real-world knowledge as an editor at both small independent journals and larger, highly structured outfits. The aim is for students to leave feeling empowered to submit their work more thoughtfully and effectively, so that the work can find its readers and its place in the wider world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the first session, Shze-Hui will walk you through the submission models used by different styles of lit mags (Submittable-style platforms versus pitching, for example), covering the dos and don'ts for each and explaining the concrete procedures that editorial teams follow when they evaluate your work behind the scenes. Together you'll do textual analysis exercises to refine submission best practices — from learning how to draft a more eye-catching opening paragraph to figuring out how to structure a pitch so that it earns a \"yes\" from readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the second session, Shze-Hui will lead an \"ask me anything\"–style discussion drawn from her years inside the lit mag world. You'll then take part in a feedback session built around students' writing samples, before turning to the afterlife of lit mag publication: how to leverage your publications to build the basics of a healthy literary career, including a portfolio of work, in-person readings, and a supportive writing community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this course, students will gain real-world knowledge about how lit mags operate behind the scenes, along with concrete guidelines and a toolbox of best practices for submitting to different sorts of journals. Students will perform reading exercises to learn how to judge the strength of a submission, so they can eventually evaluate whether and when their own work is ready to send out. Each student will submit one writing sample to receive direct instructor feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eIntroduction to different lit mag structures and submission best practices. Close-reading exercises to learn how to secure a \"yes\" from readers of your work or pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\"Ask me anything\"–style discussion about working as a literary magazine editor. Feedback session based on students' writing samples, and tips for the afterlife of lit mag publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReal-world knowledge of how literary magazines operate behind the scenes, from small volunteer-run platforms to larger, structured journals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA practical toolbox of submission best practices, including dos and don'ts for Submittable-style platforms and direct pitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSkills to evaluate the strength of a submission and judge whether your own work is ready to send out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor feedback on one writing sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrategies for crafting eye-catching opening paragraphs and effective pitches that earn a \"yes\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGuidance on the afterlife of publication: building a portfolio, organizing readings, and cultivating a supportive literary community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTuition is $180 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Shze-Hui Tjoa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Sunday, August 9, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet on Sundays, August 9 and August 16, 2026, via Zoom, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $180 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48378988691704,"sku":null,"price":1680.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/Shze-HuiTjoaHeadshot2025.png?v=1748633059","url":"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/en-no\/products\/insider-guide-lit-mag-submissions-writing-workshop-online","provider":"Writing Workshops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}