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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Thanks to everyone who packed the house for our Fall Reading on Friday. We’re especially grateful for (and awed by) the night’s show-stopping readers: Imogen Osborne, Nita Noveno, Ileen Park, Nora Rose Tomas, and Joana Urtasun. Wine and comforts courtesy of Liz’s Book Bar. 📸: Lydia Tesfaye

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

You’ve got until 10/15 to submit to our Fresh Voices Fellowship, which gives one early-career writer of color $2,000, a spot in our print issue, and a year working with our editors: epiphanymagazine.submittable.com/submit

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This Friday, 7PM. Our fall reading features excerpts from Nita Noveno’s prize-winning memoir Mud on the Moon, along with new work from Imogen Osborne. Fiction by Ileen Park, queer poetry by Nora Rose Tomas, and translation by Joana Urtasun. RSVP: partiful.com/e/RJJiPl3Vxu...

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Phone bans, barista stories, and masterclasses on craft. Thank you to the out of print (and recently revived) lit mags who showed us the way. Now’s the time to get 25% off of anything from our store. Get yourself a #LitMagWeek treat through the link in our bio.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Day 3 of #LitMagWeek is a great excuse to recommend the lit mags that keep our team inspired. Which magazines and journals would you add to the list?

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our editors were wowed by Stephanie Macias’s story “Something Terrible,” a stunning, hilarious reflection on Latine storytelling and racial bias in publishing (werewolves with hands might also be involved). Now free to read on our Substack: substack.com/@epiphanylit...

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Come to our fall reading at Liz's Book Bar on 10/9. Enjoy new work by 2026 Breakout Prize Winner Imogen Osborne. Excerpts from Nita Noveno's award-winning memoir. Fiction by Ileen Park, translation by Joana Urtasun, and poems by Nora Rose Tomas. RSVP: partiful.com/e/RJJiPl3Vxu...

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

David Sheynberg brings us gay longing, failed Broadway boys, and klezmer band intruige in “Unveiling,” our latest piece of fiction. Experience the “omnipresent ache” that resonated with our editors: www.epiphanymagazine.org/features/unv...

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Submissions to our Fresh Voices Fellowship are open through October 15. Apply, learn more about the requirements, and meet past fellows: epiphanymagazine.submittable.com/submit

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Breakout Prize Finalist Perry Levitch unpacks metaphor and motherhood in “Ragged Point Inn,” a poem that’s stuck with our editors. Read it here: www.epiphanymagazine.org/features/rag...

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

With “Heaven is a Place in West Palm Beach,” Breakout Prize Finalist Sammi Chiyao weaves a story for all the families that are deemed “too much.” Read our editor’s notes on what grabbed our attention, and the full story here: www.epiphanymagazine.org/features/hea...

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Thank us later for this reading list of piercing short story collections, all published this year from former Epiphany contributors, including @patrickobrienstrickland.com

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

From cursed Playboy mansions to schoolyard shitpits to salmon canneries, our latest issue can come with you everywhere: www.epiphanymagazine.org/store/p/prin...

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Wondering what stands out to our editors? Read our editor’s notes on "Elegy,” a poem by Breakout Prize Finalist Carolene Kurien: www.epiphanymagazine.org/features/ele...

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Join a live Q&A with our EIC @saralippmann.bsky.social, Editor @jeffbondnyc.bsky.social, and Becky Tuch from Lit Mag News on 8/27 at 2:30PM ET. This is your moment to ask about submissions, editing, and how lit mags work—and registration is free. Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Small mags are keeping literary community alive, one group think at a time. We can't wait to show you what our team's been working on this summer.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We've been publishing translations by women for 20+ years, and we've got something for everyone. Find out which of our all-time favorites you should read next. Cover Photo: Ghazaleh Alizadeh

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

One of the best parts of our summer has been tuning into “good literary conversation,” as Laura Schmitt says in @electricliterature.com Here are some of the writing podcasts that have our team hooked and inspired.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

To celebrate John Reed's new, riveting collection "Year of Valentines" (Spuyten Dyuvil), Mary Karmelek sits down with the renowned writer on crafting sonnets, the history of the NYC art scene, and whether puppets are capable of love. Check it out here: www.epiphanymagazine.org/features/joh...

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Did you know that Epiphany has audio versions of each poem we publish online? Our website is full of many more ad-free surprises, where your next dose of literary transcendence awaits.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

So, our interns are kind of everything to us! Let's take a second to thank this passionate squad of volunteers for reviewing submissions, attending editorial meetings, helping with social media, and far more. We don't even want to think about where we'd be without their support.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Thank you to the great folks at LIT NYS for awarding us the 2026 Advancement Regrant. We’re honored to be chosen along with fifteen other incredible organizations. As a nonprofit literary magazine, community support is everything!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Thrilled to join an illustrious group of literary organizations as a 2026 Amazon Literary Partnership grant recipient, which will enable us to continue supporting writers at every stage of their career. #AmazonLiteraryPartnership @clmporg.bsky.social

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Behold the index, one of the most exciting features of our new issue's design by Lucy Andersen. From pink lumps to pubic hair to black mirrors, the index on "Neighbors'" back cover is a go-to for the issue's themes and idiosyncrasies. Get a copy through the link in our bio!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Epiphany is officially in our books coverage era! We’re excited to release Alina Stefanescu’s review of “People Who Live Alone Talk Too Much,” Sofi Stambo’s debut collection of short stories. Read the review now through the link in our bio.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Before you head off for 4th of July fun, add "Veterans" by Joshua Ambre to your beach reading list. During a trip to Williamsburg's historic war sites, a son grapples with the impact of his father's military service, all within the moment of a photograph. Read now on our website!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We’re so grateful for everyone who snagged a copy of “Neighbors” so far. What a joy it is to see the issue making its rounds. If photos of our magazine are giving you FOMO for the real thing, we’ve got copies available through the link in our website. Happy reading!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We’re plucking “Boyfriend Island” by Amelia Beckerman from our “Neighbors” issue. When Liv’s very best friend sails off to Boyfriend Island with her new bae, the aftermath reveals truths about female friendship, pick-me culture, and the rituals of modern dating. On our website!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

In the age of AI slop and political attacks on artists, our concept of truth is vulnerable. We asked our contributors how they navigate honesty. To hear more from these writers, head to the link in our bio to get a copy of “Neighbors.” Stay tuned for Part 2 of these responses!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our “Neighbors” launch party! We were moved by the contributors who shared their work, along with our community who gathered to celebrate. You can still join the party by getting a copy of “Neighbors” through our website, 📸: Ric Morchower

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Peeled from our latest issue, "Neighbors," @livesinpages.bsky.social’s short story follows a gay campus romance that descends into an hilarious, yet precise exploration of race, longing, and the tricky business of desirability in queer relationships. Read + get the issue through the link in our bio!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Let’s take a moment to celebrate Leslie Feinberg, a writer, theorist, and labor organizer. The author of “Stone Butch Blues” and 5 other books that honor the trans and lesbian experience, Feinberg’s work paved the way for revelations about anti-capitalism and gender liberation.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

There’s only two days until our Issue 36 launch party! Meet the contributors who will read their inspiring work next Thursday. RSVP through the link in our bio to hear their stories IRL, grab a drink, and dive into our Neighbors issue. @ashleylopez.bsky.social @livesinpages.bsky.social

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Epiphany's Fiction Editor Jeff Bond sat down with Chidera Solomon Anikpe, the writer behind "A Nigerian Mother's Guide to Dewinging an Angel," our newest microfiction. Their conversation will be sure to resonate far beyond Pride Month. Read Anikpe's work through the link in our bio!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Drumoll’s over—Nico Amador is our 2026 Breakout Prize Winner in Poetry! Amador floored us with work that straddles speculative imagination and the transformative potential of everyday life. Thank you to our incredible poetry judge Cynthia Cruz for her thoughtful work and selection!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

A mere nine days remain until our submissions close on 6/15, so here are some tips on revision from our team of readers and editors. We know how it feels to pore over a piece right before before submitting, so we hope these tips make the final stretch just a bit easier.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Our new issue, “Neighbors,” is dropping on June 15! Issue 36’s striking collection of work confronts the ways that people long for each other—from a Playboy Mansion to a Nigerian schoolyard to the classic avyan in a new translation of an unsung Iranian author.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Along with her incredible work manning the Epiphany ship, @saralippmann.bsky.social recently published her second novel, Hidden River. Based in Lippmann’s hometown of Philadelphia, a surprise wedding invitation leads to an honest interrogation of what #MeToo looked like before it had a name.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Congratulations to Meghan Proulx for securing a Pushcart Prize for “Light Wash Denim Styles,” which was featured in Epiphany’s Desire and Dread Issue. This story focuses on Madewell, a retail store that connects generations of homogenous women who just want to be seen. Visit our website to read!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We're open for submissions! While we love literary work that bends the rules of genre and language, following our submission guidelines is key. Here's a little refresher on the dos and don'ts of submitting to Epiphany—make sure to read carefully before sending work through the link in our bio.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Issue 36 is almost here, and it has a new aesthetic. Check out our talented designer Lucy Andersen’s ethos for our redesign, which is accessible, seamless, and crafted for your bookshelf. Subscribe to Epiphany (through the link in our bio) to be the first to get a copy!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our newest online exclusive is "Baby Girl," by Sui Wang. This short story follows a poetry teacher who must say goodbye to NYC after her visa expires, only to attend a bougie house party full of privileged peers. Read through the link in our bio.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Thank you to those who came out to our open mic + fundraiser last week with @splitlipthemag.bsky.social and Eckleburg Review! Due to your support, we raised $1,044 for Immigrant Defense Project, a NYC-based org that provides resources to those terrorized by ICE. Photo Credit: Quinn Ochoa

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Epiphany is hiring a Development Officer to join our team. If you're an extrovert with a knack for nonprofit fundraising, especially in the NYC literary space, we want to hear from you. Find all the details and apply through the link in our bio.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Every month, we release a piece from our archives on Substack. For May (short story month!) we're dropping "The House of Everything" by Jai Chakrabarti. If you or anyone you know has been slighted by a Bushwick polycule, this story is for you.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We're just as surprised as you are—editors of nonprofit lit mags need social interaction, too. That's why the Epiphany team took a breather from reading submissions and proofing our upcoming issue for a backyard hang. Thank you to our fierce Editor-in-Chief @saralippmann.bsky.social for hosting!

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Two days until our open mic and anti-ICE fundraiser, in cahoots with our friends from Eckleburg Review and Split Lip Magazine. Enjoy a night of readings and a chance to read your work with Brooklyn's literary talent. All ticket proceeds go to Immigrant Defense Project. RSVP through our bio.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Epiphany is open for submissions in poetry and prose, so there's no better time to highlight which stories our team keeps coming back to. Understanding our team's literary sensibilities is a great way to find your next favorite book, and tailor your submissions for what we're most excited to read.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Don’t sleep on “My Desert, at the Edge of Dusk” by Hannah Lillith Assadi, a National Book Foundation honoree and Epiphany contributor who just came out with her third critically acclaimed novel “Paradiso 17.” Subscribe to our Substack for more profound work—free every month.

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Epiphany @epiphanylit.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Nine days until our open mic and anti-ICE fundraiser with Eckleburg Review and Split Lip Magazine! To meet the night’s DJ and award-winning writers IRL, be sure to RSVP through the link in our bio—our electfifying lineup of literature and music will make you glad you came out.

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