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The Forge Literary Magazine

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The Forge Literary Magazine publishes one prose piece a week. Literary excellence is our only criteria. https://forgelitmag.com/

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@theforge.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 12:20 PM

Selected by founding editor John Haggerty.

@theforge.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 12:20 PM

Our nonfiction story of the week is The Sky Over Ford Land by Ivan Suljic.

@theforge.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 4:51 PM

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@theforge.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 4:51 PM

Blue and white graphic with text that reads: Forge Best of Net Noms 2026.Red Clay, Pink Stucco – Seth R. Merritt 
It Shall Prosper in the Thing – Andi Shapiro 
Consider Richard M. Nixon Drinking Navy Grog at Trader Vic’s, Capital Hilton, July-Something, 1974, Washington, D.C. – Leslie Pietrzyk 
Things You Lose – Kelli Dianne Rule
@theforge.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 1:53 PM

Selected by founding editor John Haggerty.

@theforge.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 1:53 PM

Our nonfiction story of the week is Post Roller Derby Stress Disorder by Vita Tate.

@theforge.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 1:09 PM

Selected by editor Damyanti Biswas. @damyantig.bsky.social

@theforge.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 1:09 PM

Our short story of the week is Volcano by Erin Williamson.

@theforge.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 12:25 PM

Selected by editor @damyantig.bsky.social. @sarpsozdinler.bsky.social

@theforge.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 12:25 PM

Our story of the week is Maintenance by Sarp Sozdinler.

@theforge.bsky.socialSep 7, 2026, 1:28 PM

Selected by senior editor Sommer Schafer.

@theforge.bsky.socialSep 7, 2026, 1:28 PM

Our nonfiction story of the week is Valet by Ralph James Savarese.

@theforge.bsky.socialAug 31, 2026, 12:39 PM

Selected by editor Fiona McPhillips.

@theforge.bsky.socialAug 31, 2026, 12:39 PM

Our story of the week is The Way We Were by Erin Finnerty.

@theforge.bsky.socialMar 19, 2026, 12:13 PM

Supporting writers is our passion at Forge! To celebrate 10 years, we want to answer your questions about the submission process, editorial decision-making, and all things lit mag. Our managing editors Sara Crowley and Sarah Starr Murphy will be hosting an AMA here on 3/20, 7-8 pm EST. Come say hi!

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