Elizabeth Motes
emotes206.bsky.social
Elizabeth Motes
@emotes206.bsky.social
Writer, NAU MFA ‘25. Social media manager for Split Lip Mag. Heavily interested in literary ghosts. 👻
So excited to dive into this issue!
Our NOVEMBER ISSUE is hot off the press. ✨

WORDS by @srirachachang.bsky.social, Chloe Alberta, @dianezinna.bsky.social, & Stella Wong.
ART by Danielle Shandiin Emerson.
PLUS A.D. Lauren-Abunassar interviews @jessemechanic.bsky.social.

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November 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Check out these amazing pieces!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Celebrating the work of our trans and queer contributors today and every day! Check out a few pieces from our archive we hope stay with you beyond the blog. buff.ly/554vznz
October 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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My Submittable got changed into a Spirit Halloween.
October 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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October 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Kick back, fix yourself a warm drink, and enjoy our SEPTEMBER ISSUE. 🍁

WORDS by Max Wheeler, JR Fenn, Kimaya Diggs, & Michal ‘MJ’ Jones
ART by Valerie Marshall
AND Benjamin Selesnick reviews Katie Lynn Johnston
PLUS Matthew Groff reviews Gabe Montesanti

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September 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Happy Monday, fam! Check out our interview with poet @sfeycreates.bsky.social for a glimpse into his process, including tarot cards, Tove Ditlevsen, and divine inspiration. buff.ly/I36aILR
September 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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It's the weekend! LET'S FUCKING WRITE!
August 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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We are over the moon to learn that we have 🌜3 Best of the Net finalists 🌛 this year! Huge congratulations to Claudia Monpere, Nat Raum, & Michael Young! We are so proud of you! And thank you to the Best of the Net team for all your hard work! buff.ly/AxVYvbs
August 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We’re back over on Split Lip! And submissions are open :)
Aaaaand we're officially back! And even better: we're open for submissions.✨ We can't wait to dive back into your work!
August 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Congratulations to @christinajcooke.bsky.social for making the Wigleaf 50! And to @cedarchromatic.bsky.social & @claudiamonpere.bsky.social for making the long list! So well-deserved!

Congrats to everyone on the lists & huge thank you to @wigleaf.bsky.social for all the work that goes into them!
June 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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"His black curls were oily ram’s horns, he smelt like petrol, and his cheek was leather. Tough, soft, cold."

Jack Barrie's poignant flash piece HIS PETROL SMELL offers a glimpse into a close boyhood relationship. Read all about it in our latest issue: buff.ly/SPd7VpE
June 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM