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Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Literary Fiction Publisher. Top 10 (Chill Subs) LitMag 2023-2024, books, & podcasts. $ subscriptions (& Patreon) pay writers.

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Want to try out a free sample #magazine? Seven stories of great #literary #fiction with a focus on #ethics and #Philosophy Just click on the link! buff.ly/3z10ePB

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November 11, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Can I just rant for a second? About 80% of the stories we read are longer than they should be. I can't even count the number of times I've said to myself, "this 6,500 word story would be a yes if it were 4,000 words."
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Our Editor, Kolby Granville, has done a ton of podcasts talking about After Dinner Conversation. Here is a partial list link. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to interview him about running a #philosophy #ethics #shortstory #literary magazine!

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November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Between the Lines: The Art of Action Beats—The Heartbeat Beyond “Said”
Words fill the air. Movement makes them matter. #writing #writertips #writerlife

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November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Podcasts are the best! And our Founder/Editor loves talking about After Dinner Conversation Magazine! The most recent to drop is "eMerge Unchained" a dynamic #podcast that delves into the creative minds of #writers. You can listen to his interview here!

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November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Are you part of a #book club? Give one of our short stories a try? Each one comes with suggested discussions questions. buff.ly/5x59su6

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November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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A short story writing pacing primer. Do we really need to know the color of the drapes? buff.ly/OgSQD8M

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November 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Q&A with After Dinner Conversation author, Benjamin Clabault

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Q&A with After Dinner Conversation author, Benjamin Clabault
A bite-sized interview for your Sunday morning.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
We pretty much only promote people from our volunteer reader base.

I'm proud to announce our newest person to level out Mona Angéline as our new Outreach Coordinator!
November 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
FLASH SALE! - Get 3 Months/$1USD. Get thoughtful short stories emailed to you every month; stories that ask questions about marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your “purpose.” buff.ly/QTgEejb
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
November 9, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Just as a heads up, we are currently reading submissions from late August, 2025...
November 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
After Dinner Conversation - Short Stories For Long Discussions.

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November 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
We rarely do reviews, but Adam Strassberg's "December on 5C4" rightly deserves and exception to the rule. :)

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November 8, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We are looking for volunteer submission readers! Join a community of 200+ submission #readers at After Dinner Conversation. Help us find the needle in the haystack of submissions. (Being a #reader is the fastest way to improve your writing)

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November 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
If you are teacher and assign one of our stories for your students to read, our EiC is happy to video conference in to your class to facilitate the story and discussion questions with your class! buff.ly/rxWfDSV
November 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
November 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I wrote this, years ago, in what you might call a “moment of clarity.” Posting here in the hopes it might help others.
November 8, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Always fun to get a photo from a reader! Feel free to send us a photo of you reading After Dinner Conversation, we would love to re-post it! #philosophy #ethics #shortstory #fiction

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November 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Which would make hell, the unpleasant ones. Donald is in for some fun.
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Yes, we are accepting submissions! We love getting great new submissions! (But please read our guidelines first.) buff.ly/CqKJIO7

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November 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Santa and Jesus meet in an insane asylum... now this is a book you should read!

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November 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM