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​ABOUT THE EVENT ✏︎

​Curious about working in Indie publishing and the world of literary magazines? In many ways, the literary and publishing worlds are based on connections—once you’re in, it seems everyone knows each other. But how do you get your foot in the door? This session breaks down how to find jobs and internships at literary magazines, small presses, and nonprofits—and how to stand out when you apply. While these positions are competitive, there are actionable things you can do to increase your odds of success and we will discuss them all. Perfect for writers looking to stay close to the work they love (and get paid for it).

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​Justine Payton is an MFA candidate at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, where she is a recipient of the Philip Gerard Graduate Fellowship, the Bernice Kert Fellowship in Creative Writing, and the Robert H. Byington Award. Her writing can be found in Bellevue Literary Review, Isele Magazine, The Masters Review, Terrain, and others. She is currently an editor for Ecotone Magazine, a guest editor for The Masters Review and CRAFT, the non-fiction editor for ONLY POEMS, and a former editorial intern with Tin House. She is also co-editing the anthology Between Our Legs, forthcoming from University of Iowa Press in 2026. An avid hiker and ecofeminist, Justine has traveled and worked across four continents.