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A biannual literary journal produced by MFA students at the University of Memphis— pinchjournal.com
The Pinch is now accepting nonfiction submissions.
Ready to read now on PJO, new fiction.
Final day to participate in this contest! Let's see some horror lol. Post a pic of something spooky, I dare you to do it with your #LitMagWeek journal of choice. Pinch will work just fine.
I give full credit to this magazine beginning me on this journey. - Heather Eudy, Pinch Brand Manager P.S. Bring it Back.
Let's celebrate each other. Comment what lit mag your reading in honor of #LitMagWeek.
It's #LitMagWeek & the Pinch is running a little contest. Comment below a Spooky/fall pic with your Pinch issue or favorite lit magazine, novel, or book. Books, mags, Pinch, O my! Place yourself in a drawing for a free random issue of the Pinch. They're all good. Happy fall!!
Part 3 Pinch Party Animals LOL
Part 2 of Pinch Release Party
Pinch Release Party Sept. Fall 2026 Issue 46.2 Part 1 Thank you to All you read, helped, participated, came out and made this possible.
The Best of the Net is here!!! Check the nominations out on PJO!!!
New Story here and now on Pinch Journal Online
Check out this new poem on the PJO.
Kasa made us feel all warm and fuzzy with their comment, "I love The Pinch because I know the level of craft is high, and matches the level of innovation. Exciting and great things happen here, and I'm thankful to be part of this community!" Author profiles: @heidi_kasa_writer / @bigbrochem
An award-winning writer whose work often intersects imagination and reality, Heidi Kasa joins us as a CNF contributor this time around, and we couldn't be more happy to have her join us.
A librarian and poet currently living in Chicago, Emory Brigden "can't wait to celebrate the new issue of Pinch by reading poems about messy rooms and messier minds."
Sneak peak for our followers on the readers for our upcoming release. You'll want to meet these folks in person we have no doubt! *cough cough* at Novel Memphis on Sept. 19th. Is it in your calendar yet or do I need to cough louder?
"We curated a wonderful issue that is a celebration of art in all its forms, and a reminder of the key role art plays in the world today. We can't wait to share it with our contributors, readers, and subscribers."