How To Grow Your Substack
After Dinner Conversation’s editor and founder, Kolby Granville, believes in fewer gatekeepers and radical transparency. Recently, Kolby was invited to speak with Mark Danowsky, who runs ONE ART Poetry, about how After Dinner Conversation grew its Substack to more than 150,000 subscribers.
The Freedom of Meaninglessness: Why Camus Thinks Your Search for Purpose is a Trap
We live in an era obsessed with "finding your why." From self-help books to corporate mission statements, we are told that a fulfilling life is one driven by a clear, pre-destined purpose. We crave a narrative that connects the dots of our lives into a logical, meaningful picture.
But what if that craving is actually the problem?
2025 End-Of-Year Summary From "The After Dinner Conversation" Editor - Kolby Granville
I thought I would do an end-of-year summary of how things are going with After Dinner Conversation.
January, 2026 - Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine Is Out!
The January, 2026 - 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!
Nietzsche's Eternal Recurrence As Explained by AI
Ever feel like you're stuck in a loop? Maybe a Monday morning that feels exactly like the last one, or a recurring argument with a loved one. But what if that feeling wasn't just a fleeting annoyance, but a fundamental truth of existence? What if every single moment of your life, down to the smallest detail, was destined to repeat itself, endlessly?
After Dinner Conversation Ranked #20 Literary Magazines (Fish List)
After Dinner Conversation, a nonprofit literary magazine dedicated to philosophical and ethical short stories, is proud to announce its ranking as #20 on the highly anticipated 2026 Fish List. This recognition places After Dinner Conversation in the top tier of over 4,000 independent literary magazines evaluated worldwide.
Review of December on 5C4 by Adam Strassberg
December on 5C4 by Adam Strassberg is a remarkable novella that delves into themes of mental health, faith, and the complexities of human connection, all wrapped in a narrative that is both thought-provoking and deeply moving.
December, 2025 - Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine Is Out!
The December, 2025 - 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!
Beyond Broken Systems: Eva von Redecker's "Revolution for Life" (Summary by AI)
Beyond Broken Systems: Eva von Redecker's "Revolution for Life"
In a world grappling with climate crisis, systemic inequality, and a pervasive sense of unease, Eva von Redecker's "Revolution for Life" offers a compelling and urgent philosophical framework. This book isn't just another academic treatise; it's a call to action, a radical reimagining of how we relate to the world and to each other.
Behind the Scenes: An Editor’s Guide to Literary Magazine Publishing
Writers often imagine literary magazine publishing as a mysterious process—submissions disappearing into a void, rejections arriving without explanation, and acceptance rates that feel impossibly small. Phoenix Oasis Press recently interviewed me to break down the process from the editor’s side, talk about what really happens behind the curtain, and give writers practical steps to improve their odds.