End of Year Author Demographics & Submission Stats
Submission Acceptance Rate, 2023
We had a 7% acceptance rate (65/922).
Accepted Author Demographics, 2023 (2022?)
Of those accepted in 2023, we ask them to fill out a demographic form. Not everyone fills it out, but here are some of the results.
We have our 2024 Book Release schedule set!
We have our 2024 Book Release schedule set! If you are media reviewer, please contact us for a complimentary digital copy. https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/2024books
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How to use Twitter (X) Direct Messages (DM's) to get new literary magazine subscribers, according to AI.
In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, Twitter (X) has become a powerful tool for connecting with readers, writers, and literary enthusiasts. One effective strategy for literary magazines to increase their subscriber base is by utilizing Twitter Direct Messages (DMs) to offer a sneak peek into their content.
"Best Of" 2023 Voting
As the year winds down it's time to start thinking of which stories to put in our 2023 "Best Of" Edition. As always, this is a "mostly" democratic process...
Look for those wanting Advanced Reader Copies (ARC)
We are coming out with nine themed short story fiction books drawing from our back stories. If you would like to get an advanced reader copy (ARC) to any of theme, here is a form to fill out.
Raised Our Pay To $75/Story
We got a donor to toss us a bone so we could raise what we pay those we publish. Effective today, we will be raising what we pay from $30 a short story to $75. Are you going to use that money to retire from your life of crime? Nope, but it’s better than a stick in the eye and its our way of say, “As we get more money, we will pay more money.”
Ranked Top 10 Best Lit Mags of 2023 On ChillSubs
After Dinner Conversation Ranked
Top 10 Best Lit Mags of 2023 On ChillSubs
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The Philosophy of Ayn Rand explained by AI
Ayn Rand was a Russian-American philosopher and novelist who is best known for her advocacy of individual rights and laissez-faire capitalism. She developed a philosophical system known as objectivism, which she described as "a philosophy for living on earth."
December Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine Is Out!
The December Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine is out! Read exclusive short stories that ask “what if” ethical and philosophical questions. Sign up today on the website to get your copy!
Teachers Paying Teachers - After Dinner Conversation
Philosophy Ethics Short Story Lesson Plans on Teachers Paying Teachers
We get so many emails from teachers asking to use our short stories in their classes, we thought it was probably time to start building a curriculum around it. Starting today, we are proud to announce we will be posting lesson plans, built around hand-selected “After Dinner Conversation” short stories, for teachers of all grade levels.
Here is a link to our store.