A newly established literary magazine, founded by The Book & Bottle Shop’s Draft & Drink Writers Group, is accepting submissions of original, unpublished fiction, nonfiction, poetry and other literary forms.
Shop owner Rachel Sanders will serve as editor of the magazine, By the Glass. The writers group wanted to create a literary magazine that would serve as a “bridge for local writers and authors” seeking ways to publish their work.
“There are many literary journals and magazines based throughout the state, though most are associated with universities or other educational establishments,” Sanders said in a press release “Our goal is not to duplicate or encroach on the existing publications, but instead to create a supplementation and expansion specific to our region of the state.”
The magazine will publish works by writers connected to Western Kentucky.
“The first issue of the new magazine does not have any theme or content recommendations. Interested parties are encouraged to take an existing and unpublished piece that they are proud of and that exemplifies their skill as a writer, polish it, and submit it,” the release states.
Submissions will be accepted online through April 1.
The Book & Bottle Shop is located downtown at 123 E. Ninth St. It opened in 2024 at the former Tom Wade’s Men’s Store building.
The Draft & Drink Writers Group meets monthly in the shop. Jennifer P. Brown, Hoptown Chronicle’s editor and co-founder, will be the guest speaker for the next meeting at 5 p.m. on Feb. 10.
