Launching and running literary magazines is an enormous undertaking. We are currently a team of six dedicated folk running everything from short story acquisition, design, social media, editing, and admin. It’s great fun, but it’s tough.

With that in mind, we’re looking to add to our small team. If you think you could help, and you’d like to get involved in two exciting new genre magazines, then we’d love to hear from you!

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Opportunities

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Book reviewers

We want to grow the book review sections for both Tangled Web Magazine and Mirk. Our hope is to have regular reviews posted to the website, not just in each issue of a magazine. That's why we're looking to add some more book reviewers to our team.

What you get:

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• A platform to get your reviews in front of a wider audience. We've totalled over 5,000 readers since our launch a year ago.

To apply, send us a short bio including any relevant experience, and an example of some of your work (if appropriate), by email to: editor@inspiringfiction.com

Running a literary magazine is never a solo effort, and at Inspiring Fiction we know this better than most. Behind every issue of both Tangled Web Magazine and Mirk sits a small but devoted group of people who handle everything from reading submissions to designing layouts, managing social media, editing stories, and keeping the administrative wheels turning. It is demanding work, but it is also deeply rewarding to watch a story go from an author's imagination to a published piece that readers across the world can enjoy for free. We take pride in the fact that every magazine we produce remains free to read, and that commitment shapes the way our team works together.

The opportunity to join our team is about more than filling a role; it is about becoming part of a creative community that genuinely cares about speculative fiction, Tartan Noir, and fantasy storytelling. Our readers are passionate, our authors are talented, and our magazines are built on the belief that great short fiction should be accessible to everyone. Whether you are drawn to the gritty streets of Tartan Noir, the imaginative realms of fantasy, or the thought-provoking worlds of speculative fiction, there is a place for you here. We are always looking for people who share our enthusiasm for the written word and want to help us grow.

One area where we are particularly keen to expand is book reviewing. We want to strengthen the review sections on both Tangled Web Magazine and Mirk, so that readers can discover new authors, new series, and new voices across the genres we publish. A good review can spark curiosity, guide a reader toward their next favourite story, and celebrate the craft that goes into short fiction and novels alike. If you love reading widely, writing thoughtful and honest reviews, and helping build a community around great storytelling, this could be the perfect way to get involved with our magazines and make a real difference.

Working with us means embracing the spirit of creativity and freedom that sits at the heart of everything Inspiring Fiction does. Our magazines regularly explore themes of liberation, imagination, and the pursuit of compelling narratives, and our team reflects that same adventurous outlook. We welcome contributors who bring fresh perspectives, whether they are seasoned publishing professionals or enthusiastic newcomers with a genuine love of genre fiction. Every member of the team has a voice, and we value the ideas and energy that each person brings to the table as we continue to develop both magazines and our regular quarterly contest.

If the idea of helping to run two exciting new genre magazines appeals to you, we would love to hear from you. Joining our team means being part of something meaningful: a publishing venture that is always free to read, always open to new ideas, and always striving to showcase the best in short speculative fiction, fantasy, and crime writing. It is hard work, but it is also a chance to grow alongside a passionate group of people who care deeply about the stories we share. For those ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute, there has never been a better time to get involved.