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SUBMIT NOW TO ISSUE 17: EKPHRASIS We’re accepting poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and art that delves into the impulses behind the creative process. We want your stories about the paintings that stun, the spontaneous strains of music, the leaping connections between two strangers, and the observations made that will lead us to wonder at the world with a new and vibrant lens. Head to the link in our bio or asterlit.org/submit to send us your work and get the chance to win $100! We are so excited to see what you come up with ✨ by @aster.lit
💙 ISSUE 16 ART IS HERE! 💙 Issue 16: Palimpsest is live, and we’re so excited for you to read it! Swipe to take a look at our fabulous art contributors. We were captivated by their takes on “Palimpsest,” and we hope you will be too. Congratulations to our artists, and a big thank you to all who submitted this issue ✨🌟 Head to the link in our bio to read Issue 16: Palimpsest! by @aster.lit
🌌 ISSUE 16 PROSE IS HERE!✨ Issue 16: Palimpsest is out in the world, and we can’t wait for you to read it! Swipe to take a look at our prose awards and fabulous contributors. We were captivated by their takes on “Palimpsest,” and we hope you will be too. Congratulations to our award winners, and a sincere thank you to all who submitted this issue ✨🌟 Head to the link in our bio to read Issue 16: Palimpsest! by @aster.lit
🦋 ISSUE 16 POETRY IS HERE! ✨ Issue 16: Palimpsest is now available, and we can’t wait for you to read it! Swipe to take a look at our incredibly talented poetry contributors. We were captivated by their takes on “Palimpsest,” and we hope you will be too. Congratulations to our poets, and a sincere thank you to all who submitted this issue 💙 Head to the link in our bio to read Issue 16: Palimpsest! by @aster.lit
READ ISSUE 16: PALIMPSEST TODAY ✨💙 We’re thrilled to share Aster Lit’s 16th Issue: Palimpsest. Through poetry, prose, and artwork, this issue explores alternate histories, cultural remembrance, and echoing patterns that overlap and endure across time. We invite you to step into the worlds these contributors have created. As always, a massive thank you to our lovely contributors and our dedicated staff members for making this possible. Head to the link in our bio to read Issue 16: Palimpsest now! 🌟 by @aster.lit
Hey Asterisks! In this episode of Ad Aster, three of our summer interns - Jessica, Elsa, and Kaelyn - will tackle the controversial world of book-to-film adaptations. Think 2026 Wuthering Heights and the 2023 Little Mermaid movie: how and when is it okay to tweak the original plot while still giving the people what they want? Folks, grab your popcorn, because our three hosts will be discussing the ins-and-outs of all things interpetation and modern remakes! 🌐 Learn more: https://asterlit.org 📸 Follow us on IG: @aster.lit 📝 Transcript & details: available on our website! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, follow, and leave a comment about what resonated with you! #adaster #asterlit #literarypodcast #litmag #literarymagazine by @aster.lit
✨CALLING ALL YOUTH CREATIVES TO SUBMIT TO ISSUE 16: PALIMPSEST!✨ There’s just one week left to submit to Aster Lit Issue 16: Palimpsest! Send us your art and writing on everything from preserved pasts to everyday habits. We’re so excited to read your work! Submit by 11:59 p.m. PST on June 30th via the link in our bio! by @aster.lit
✨24 HOUR SUB DAY✨ Save the date for Saturday, June 13-it’s Aster Lit’s 24-Hour Decision Day! The submission link is in our bio! We use the same submission form as always, but if you send us your piece between 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. PST, you’ll receive your decision within 24 hours. We’re so excited to read your work! by @aster.lit
ISSUE 16: PALIMPSEST SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN Searching for more inspiration before submitting to Aster Lit? Take a peek at these lovely excerpts from our editor reflections on the theme, featuring more of our new interns for Aster Lit’s Summer 2026 Internship! Hopefully their ruminations on the past and on language will lead you to new creative discoveries. ✨ Read the full reflections on our theme page by clicking the link in our bio. Anything stand out to you? Let us know in the comments! by @aster.lit
SUBMIT TO ISSUE 16: PALIMPSEST! Hi asterisks! If you’re looking for some inspiration on the theme, check out these snippets from our editorial reflections on Palimpsest, featuring our lovely new interns from Aster Lit’s Summer 2026 Internship! They discuss the fragility of history, the stillness of memory, and much, much more.✨ Read the full reflections on our theme page by clicking the link in our bio. Let us know what stuck with you the most in the comments! by @aster.lit
💫 Hi asterisks!! For all submissions to Aster Lit Issue 16: Palimpsest received on Sunday, May 17th from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. PST, Aster Lit will provide at least one double-spaced page of FREE feedback! Take this chance to hear an editor’s perspective and get a fresh set of eyes on your pieces! The maximum number of pieces from regular submissions apply—if you’ve already submitted 5 poems/2 prose pieces, you are not eligible to submit more. Head to the link in our bio to submit. We can’t wait to read your fantastic work! 💫 by @aster.lit
Hey Asterisks! In this episode of Ad Aster, your host Nico Kharat is joined by Raymond Trunk and Chelsea Guo to explore poetry as both craft and expression. From free verse vs. structured forms to the challenge of “killing your darlings,” they unpack what makes poetry truly resonate. The conversation also dives into the rise of AI in writing—its impact, its limits, and what it means for authenticity in creative spaces today. 🎧 Tune in for deep reflections, shared laughs, and the reminder that every written word is a testimony to our lives. 🌐 Learn more: https://asterlit.org 📸 Follow us on IG: @aster.lit 📝 Transcript & details: available on our website! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, follow, and leave a comment about what resonated with you! #adaster #asterlit #literartpodcast #litmag #literarymagazine #podcasting #writing #editors #HistoryandWriting by @aster.lit

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