Split Lip Magazine
@splitlipthemag.bsky.social
We’re a literary journal that’s totally bonkers-in-love with voice-driven writing, pop culture, and the kind of honesty that gets you right in the kidneys.
Posts: @carolinamata.bsky.social, AJ Jolish & @emotes206.bsky.social
https://splitlipthemag.com/
Posts: @carolinamata.bsky.social, AJ Jolish & @emotes206.bsky.social
https://splitlipthemag.com/
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Cozy up with our DECEMBER ISSUE. 🎁
WORDS by @skyskkyy.bsky.social, Dawid Mobolaji, Grzegorz Bogdał, Derek Maiolo, & Tariq Thompson.
ART by Eric Calloway.
PLUS @allisonwyss.bsky.social interviews @wiswell.bsky.social.
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WORDS by @skyskkyy.bsky.social, Dawid Mobolaji, Grzegorz Bogdał, Derek Maiolo, & Tariq Thompson.
ART by Eric Calloway.
PLUS @allisonwyss.bsky.social interviews @wiswell.bsky.social.
buff.ly/xfJzbi6
We're wishing you Happy Holidays and lots of love, FAM 💗 We're taking a social media break until January 1st, so we'll be refreshed for the new year ✨
ICYMI, subs in all genres are currently closed. But our DECEMEBER ISSUE is still up for your enjoyment. Have a good one, FAM 😄
ICYMI, subs in all genres are currently closed. But our DECEMEBER ISSUE is still up for your enjoyment. Have a good one, FAM 😄
December 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
We're wishing you Happy Holidays and lots of love, FAM 💗 We're taking a social media break until January 1st, so we'll be refreshed for the new year ✨
ICYMI, subs in all genres are currently closed. But our DECEMEBER ISSUE is still up for your enjoyment. Have a good one, FAM 😄
ICYMI, subs in all genres are currently closed. But our DECEMEBER ISSUE is still up for your enjoyment. Have a good one, FAM 😄
This time last year, we featured Vónbjørt Vang's artwork titled PAPER STATUE, NO. 16. Vang’s the writing integrates Vang’s own collages, which consist of cut-outs created from discarded library books. Enjoy this piece in the archives: buff.ly/0zrnslK
December 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This time last year, we featured Vónbjørt Vang's artwork titled PAPER STATUE, NO. 16. Vang’s the writing integrates Vang’s own collages, which consist of cut-outs created from discarded library books. Enjoy this piece in the archives: buff.ly/0zrnslK
We're already excited for AWP!! ✨We'll have food, drinks, and a lovely reading to benefit CHARM, an organization that strives to support and publish young writers in Baltimore. Check out their work at charmlitmag.org ✨
We hope to see you there 🤩
We hope to see you there 🤩
December 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We're already excited for AWP!! ✨We'll have food, drinks, and a lovely reading to benefit CHARM, an organization that strives to support and publish young writers in Baltimore. Check out their work at charmlitmag.org ✨
We hope to see you there 🤩
We hope to see you there 🤩
Dawid Mobolaji reads from his translation of Grzegorz Bogdał's WEIRD THINGS, found in our DECEMBER ISSUE 💕 buff.ly/IrRbzMY
December 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Dawid Mobolaji reads from his translation of Grzegorz Bogdał's WEIRD THINGS, found in our DECEMBER ISSUE 💕 buff.ly/IrRbzMY
As an adult with ADHD, Eric Calloway's thoughts fire at a mile a second. His paintings are a visual representation of that, capturing each emotion & treating each stroke as if it were visual poetry. Enjoy HEAVY ARE THE CLOUDS (TRIPTYCH) in our DEC ISSUE❄️https://buff.ly/Do2a8aE
December 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As an adult with ADHD, Eric Calloway's thoughts fire at a mile a second. His paintings are a visual representation of that, capturing each emotion & treating each stroke as if it were visual poetry. Enjoy HEAVY ARE THE CLOUDS (TRIPTYCH) in our DEC ISSUE❄️https://buff.ly/Do2a8aE
"I wanted the book to be minimal and sharp and dark."
This time last year, we published @theplastickind.bsky.social's conversation with Richard Mirabella on his debut novel BROTHER & SISTER ENTER THE FOREST. Find it in the archives! buff.ly/bF4WLGv
This time last year, we published @theplastickind.bsky.social's conversation with Richard Mirabella on his debut novel BROTHER & SISTER ENTER THE FOREST. Find it in the archives! buff.ly/bF4WLGv
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"I wanted the book to be minimal and sharp and dark."
This time last year, we published @theplastickind.bsky.social's conversation with Richard Mirabella on his debut novel BROTHER & SISTER ENTER THE FOREST. Find it in the archives! buff.ly/bF4WLGv
This time last year, we published @theplastickind.bsky.social's conversation with Richard Mirabella on his debut novel BROTHER & SISTER ENTER THE FOREST. Find it in the archives! buff.ly/bF4WLGv
More good news! 🙌 Poetry contributor Shane McCrae has been longlisted for the PEN/Voelcker Award for his poetry collection NEW AND COLLECTED HELL.❤️ buff.ly/WT75zX9
December 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
More good news! 🙌 Poetry contributor Shane McCrae has been longlisted for the PEN/Voelcker Award for his poetry collection NEW AND COLLECTED HELL.❤️ buff.ly/WT75zX9
✨ Exciting news: Our friends over at @splitlippress.com have been longlisted for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection! 🔥 buff.ly/WT75zX9
December 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
✨ Exciting news: Our friends over at @splitlippress.com have been longlisted for the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Short Story Collection! 🔥 buff.ly/WT75zX9
"By having creatures with disabled-like features bond with actual disabled humans, I’m letting the metaphor for the thing meet the thing."
Don't miss @allisonwyss.bsky.social's conversation with @wiswell.bsky.social on his novel WEARING THE LION. buff.ly/7DwUstz
Don't miss @allisonwyss.bsky.social's conversation with @wiswell.bsky.social on his novel WEARING THE LION. buff.ly/7DwUstz
December 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"By having creatures with disabled-like features bond with actual disabled humans, I’m letting the metaphor for the thing meet the thing."
Don't miss @allisonwyss.bsky.social's conversation with @wiswell.bsky.social on his novel WEARING THE LION. buff.ly/7DwUstz
Don't miss @allisonwyss.bsky.social's conversation with @wiswell.bsky.social on his novel WEARING THE LION. buff.ly/7DwUstz
"There is something sexy / about the term cold hard cash. There is use value / in falling apart."
This time last year, we published Kaitlyn Airy's poem MEAN STREAK. Find it in the archives! buff.ly/oc7UByx
This time last year, we published Kaitlyn Airy's poem MEAN STREAK. Find it in the archives! buff.ly/oc7UByx
December 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
"There is something sexy / about the term cold hard cash. There is use value / in falling apart."
This time last year, we published Kaitlyn Airy's poem MEAN STREAK. Find it in the archives! buff.ly/oc7UByx
This time last year, we published Kaitlyn Airy's poem MEAN STREAK. Find it in the archives! buff.ly/oc7UByx
"The aspect I find the most valuable about reading for literary magazines—as opposed to the reading of them—is being a part of and emphasizing the writing process."
Memoir Reader Ashley Anderson shares the importance of reading for lit mags on our blog! 🙌 buff.ly/Brcb08p
Memoir Reader Ashley Anderson shares the importance of reading for lit mags on our blog! 🙌 buff.ly/Brcb08p
December 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"The aspect I find the most valuable about reading for literary magazines—as opposed to the reading of them—is being a part of and emphasizing the writing process."
Memoir Reader Ashley Anderson shares the importance of reading for lit mags on our blog! 🙌 buff.ly/Brcb08p
Memoir Reader Ashley Anderson shares the importance of reading for lit mags on our blog! 🙌 buff.ly/Brcb08p
We’re nearing the end of the year, so we’ve got to know: what were your favorite books this year? (Or poem, or story, or piece of art?) Tell us what you loved! ✨
December 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We’re nearing the end of the year, so we’ve got to know: what were your favorite books this year? (Or poem, or story, or piece of art?) Tell us what you loved! ✨
"My daddy a rage of absence, air / viscous, all cuss words & steel."
You've got to check out Tariq Thompson's poem YOU LOOK JUST LIKE THE BASTARD from our DECEMBER ISSUE. ❤️ buff.ly/DD7zlwS
You've got to check out Tariq Thompson's poem YOU LOOK JUST LIKE THE BASTARD from our DECEMBER ISSUE. ❤️ buff.ly/DD7zlwS
December 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"My daddy a rage of absence, air / viscous, all cuss words & steel."
You've got to check out Tariq Thompson's poem YOU LOOK JUST LIKE THE BASTARD from our DECEMBER ISSUE. ❤️ buff.ly/DD7zlwS
You've got to check out Tariq Thompson's poem YOU LOOK JUST LIKE THE BASTARD from our DECEMBER ISSUE. ❤️ buff.ly/DD7zlwS
"Other people want to know everything, want to study, reflect, remember. She can’t imagine why. The future is in the other direction." This time last year, we published Brooke Randel's essay THE HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR. Find it in the archive💕: buff.ly/MuaPNJC
December 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
"Other people want to know everything, want to study, reflect, remember. She can’t imagine why. The future is in the other direction." This time last year, we published Brooke Randel's essay THE HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR. Find it in the archive💕: buff.ly/MuaPNJC
We can't believe it! We're featured on @chillsubs.bsky.social's A Damn Good Read - Best Lit Mags of 2025 list 😁 The biggest THANK YOU to the Chill Subs team💕
Find the AMAZING list here: buff.ly/wdDPG8w
Find the AMAZING list here: buff.ly/wdDPG8w
December 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We can't believe it! We're featured on @chillsubs.bsky.social's A Damn Good Read - Best Lit Mags of 2025 list 😁 The biggest THANK YOU to the Chill Subs team💕
Find the AMAZING list here: buff.ly/wdDPG8w
Find the AMAZING list here: buff.ly/wdDPG8w
We are THRILLED to announce our ✨Best Small Fictions Nominations✨ Lots of love to @sashabrown.bsky.social, JR Fenn, John Jodzio, @skyskkyy.bsky.social, Neeru Nagarajan
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December 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We are THRILLED to announce our ✨Best Small Fictions Nominations✨ Lots of love to @sashabrown.bsky.social, JR Fenn, John Jodzio, @skyskkyy.bsky.social, Neeru Nagarajan
buff.ly/2zs2H2a
buff.ly/2zs2H2a
"He was trying to teach me how to be a man, he’d say, training my hands to know hard labor and calluses. All that work just for me to go and study poetry." We know you'll love Derek Maiolo's memoir RESCUE from our DECEMBER ISSUE❄️: buff.ly/wzllNF2
December 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"He was trying to teach me how to be a man, he’d say, training my hands to know hard labor and calluses. All that work just for me to go and study poetry." We know you'll love Derek Maiolo's memoir RESCUE from our DECEMBER ISSUE❄️: buff.ly/wzllNF2
"Sometime before Christmas the mothers made a deal. No more sugar, the mothers said."
This time last year, we published Nini Berndt's flash piece WINGDINGS. It's the perfect time to find it in our archives: buff.ly/65k4lTY
This time last year, we published Nini Berndt's flash piece WINGDINGS. It's the perfect time to find it in our archives: buff.ly/65k4lTY
December 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"Sometime before Christmas the mothers made a deal. No more sugar, the mothers said."
This time last year, we published Nini Berndt's flash piece WINGDINGS. It's the perfect time to find it in our archives: buff.ly/65k4lTY
This time last year, we published Nini Berndt's flash piece WINGDINGS. It's the perfect time to find it in our archives: buff.ly/65k4lTY
"I’m in the drive-thru, next in line to order burgers, behind some giant, bougie SUV with a vanity plate I’m trying to decipher."
Contributor @sabrinahicks.bsky.social published a story in @bullshitlit.bsky.social! 🔥 buff.ly/OblBK2c
Contributor @sabrinahicks.bsky.social published a story in @bullshitlit.bsky.social! 🔥 buff.ly/OblBK2c
December 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"I’m in the drive-thru, next in line to order burgers, behind some giant, bougie SUV with a vanity plate I’m trying to decipher."
Contributor @sabrinahicks.bsky.social published a story in @bullshitlit.bsky.social! 🔥 buff.ly/OblBK2c
Contributor @sabrinahicks.bsky.social published a story in @bullshitlit.bsky.social! 🔥 buff.ly/OblBK2c
Reposted by Split Lip Magazine
I got to interview to @wiswell.bsky.social for @splitlipthemag.bsky.social about WEARING THE LION, radical forgiveness, disability, found family, and how to win battles by flipping conflict into friendship. You can read what we said here:
splitlipthemag.com/interviews/1...
splitlipthemag.com/interviews/1...
Communing with Monsters: An Interview with John Wiswell, Author of Wearing the Lion — Split Lip Magazine
John Wiswell’s Wearing the Lion is a retelling of Greek mythology that is sharply contemporary yet roils with the magic of ancient gods.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I got to interview to @wiswell.bsky.social for @splitlipthemag.bsky.social about WEARING THE LION, radical forgiveness, disability, found family, and how to win battles by flipping conflict into friendship. You can read what we said here:
splitlipthemag.com/interviews/1...
splitlipthemag.com/interviews/1...
"We did not mean for this to happen. The boy, bleeding on Marie’s carpet."
✨ Check out @skyskkyy.bsky.social's flash piece MARIE, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL in our new DECEMBER ISSUE: buff.ly/L7ZHC72
✨ Check out @skyskkyy.bsky.social's flash piece MARIE, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL in our new DECEMBER ISSUE: buff.ly/L7ZHC72
December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"We did not mean for this to happen. The boy, bleeding on Marie’s carpet."
✨ Check out @skyskkyy.bsky.social's flash piece MARIE, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL in our new DECEMBER ISSUE: buff.ly/L7ZHC72
✨ Check out @skyskkyy.bsky.social's flash piece MARIE, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL in our new DECEMBER ISSUE: buff.ly/L7ZHC72
⚡Ready for our BIG NEWS? Headed to AWP '26?⚡ We're excited to announce that we will join friends in a special fundraiser for CHARM, an AWESOME organization that supports & publishes young writers in Baltimore. We can't wait to see you there✨
🩷 Check out CHARM's site: buff.ly/UPIHfk7
🩷 Check out CHARM's site: buff.ly/UPIHfk7
December 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
⚡Ready for our BIG NEWS? Headed to AWP '26?⚡ We're excited to announce that we will join friends in a special fundraiser for CHARM, an AWESOME organization that supports & publishes young writers in Baltimore. We can't wait to see you there✨
🩷 Check out CHARM's site: buff.ly/UPIHfk7
🩷 Check out CHARM's site: buff.ly/UPIHfk7
Reposted by Split Lip Magazine
chuffed to be in such excellent company! check out what the fam has been up to..
The Split Lip FAM has been busy this fall with an excellent batch of publications, awards, and news! Check out our SLM Family Round up 🤩 buff.ly/pMyfAQA
December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
chuffed to be in such excellent company! check out what the fam has been up to..
Reposted by Split Lip Magazine
Love Maiolo’s memoir!
Cozy up with our DECEMBER ISSUE. 🎁
WORDS by @skyskkyy.bsky.social, Dawid Mobolaji, Grzegorz Bogdał, Derek Maiolo, & Tariq Thompson.
ART by Eric Calloway.
PLUS @allisonwyss.bsky.social interviews @wiswell.bsky.social.
buff.ly/xfJzbi6
WORDS by @skyskkyy.bsky.social, Dawid Mobolaji, Grzegorz Bogdał, Derek Maiolo, & Tariq Thompson.
ART by Eric Calloway.
PLUS @allisonwyss.bsky.social interviews @wiswell.bsky.social.
buff.ly/xfJzbi6
December 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Love Maiolo’s memoir!
"What to do about Patient X? Is it possible these visions of orbs are not hallucinations—but real?" This time last year, we published the fabulous PATIENT X by Vanessa Blakeslee. Find it in the archives! buff.ly/1WS1XU3
December 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
"What to do about Patient X? Is it possible these visions of orbs are not hallucinations—but real?" This time last year, we published the fabulous PATIENT X by Vanessa Blakeslee. Find it in the archives! buff.ly/1WS1XU3