I'd like, specifically, to talk about literary journals.

What about literary journals do you want to discuss, specifically?

>>8398340
As I said, just general experiences. The ones people like, the ones people have submitted to, opinions, etc. We really don't talk much about them here, so I thought we'd have a thread.

>>8398346
I have submitted to a couple literary journals (Harvard Review and Upstreet) and both have rejected my pieces because they prefered not to print swear words or obscenity, which is understandable. I have found this is the trend for most literary journals as it can isolate certain demographics, and would love if someone offered me a place that didn't mind stepping outside the lines a little more.

Personally, I subscribe to the Harvard Review, Granta, and n+1 (but I'm not sure you'd consider the latter a literary journal, per se). Granta is my personal favorite.

Generally, I think literary journals are a great idea and a good way for newer writers to gain exposure, but I personally don't find them enjoyable as I'd like, honestly.

>>8398340
I am, specifically, interested in this question.

>>8398184
Major literary journals give me this sickly MFA-NPR-Venti Caramel Frappuccino-Dave Eggers feeling. Whenever I pick one up I worry that the first story is going to be written or inspired by Dave Eggers, or something far more milquetoast and awful