Anthologies and Literary Journals

LGBTQ+ History: Understanding the historical context of queer literature and the development of the LGBTQ+ community is critical to understanding the purpose and importance of queer anthologies and journals.

Queer Theory: Developing a solid foundation in queer theory is essential to understand the complexities of queer literature and the ideological underpinnings of literary journals and anthologies.

Queer Code Switching: This topic explores the different ways LGBTQ+ individuals use language to communicate with one another and how this phenomenon has been represented in literature.

Intersectionality: Queer literature encompasses diverse voices, including individuals who are members of multiple marginalized groups. Studying intersectionality, or the overlapping systems of oppression, is crucial when considering the role of anthologies and literary journals in promoting these voices.

Diversity and Inclusion: One of the key goals of queer anthologies and literary journals is to create a more inclusive space for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Understanding strategies for building diverse and inclusive literary communities is essential for this endeavor.

Publishing and Editing: Learning about the process of literary publishing and editing is essential for those interested in creating and organizing anthologies and literary journals.

Legal Issues: Literary journals and anthologies, especially those focused on marginalized communities, may encounter legal issues related to censorship, intellectual property, and other areas. Familiarity with these issues is important for anyone involved with creating such publications.

Literary Genres and Forms: Understanding the different genres and forms of literature that make up queer literature will help you to create and curate a diverse and engaging publication.

LGBTQ+ Writers and Publishers: Learning about the different LGBTQ+ writers, publishers, and organizations is crucial for establishing a network and community of like-minded individuals.

Audience Development: Understanding how to connect with and engage potential readers is critical to the success of any anthology or literary journal. Learning about strategies for audience development, such as social media marketing and event planning, is essential for anyone involved in these publications.

Themed Anthology: These anthologies focus on a specific theme or subject matter. Examples include "Poems on Mental Illness" or "Best LGBTQ Short Stories.".

Regional Anthology: These anthologies focus on works from a specific geographic area. Examples include "Midwestern Poets" or "West Coast Writers.".

Historical Anthology: These anthologies collect works from a specific historical period. Examples include "Victorian Women Poets" or "Modernist Fiction Writers.".

Academic Journal: These journals publish scholarly articles and research in the field of literature.

Literary Magazine: These publications focus on publishing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.

Digital Journal: These journals are primarily published online and may also feature multimedia works such as video and audio.

Hybrid Journal: These journals publish works that do not fit neatly into traditional genre categories, such as experimental or cross-genre works.

Lambda Literary Review: A magazine focusing on LGBTQ literature that features book reviews, interviews with authors and literary news.

Gertrude: A literary journal that publishes poetry, prose and mixed media works pertaining to queer writing from diverse communities.

Jonathan's: A journal that features poetry, short stories, and critical essays written by trans and genderqueer writers.