Take a look at what Laura van den Berg writes about publishing in literary magazines at The Review Review. I saw the link on the One Story blog. It’s one of those nice pieces that whispers, “keep going.” If I could afford to, I’d subscribe to dozens of literary magazines.
When you read the essay it sounds like it’s coming from a seasoned writer, someone well into her career. Then I saw her blogger profile over at the Ploughshares blog, and it says she’s only 25. Another young writer with a slew of talent and publishing credits. These days I can’t pick up a short story or book or look online without finding talented writers under 35 (even 30).
I’ve been working my way through The Best American Short Stories 2008 (next up: PEN/O.Henry Prize Stories 2009) and noticing how many stories they chose were written by young writers: 
Katie Chase, Miroslav Penkov, and more. It’s exciting, not to mention motivating, to see so many young people succeeding. It feels like I’m watching a new generation of writers emerge.
Don’t forget to visit the Emerging Writers Network daily to read about the short stories they’re reading. It’s a great place to start if you’re looking for some to read.
