What we’re about
A group to discussion the stories published by After Dinner Conversation Magazine.
After Dinner Conversation is an independent nonprofit publisher. We believe in fostering meaningful discussions among friends, family, and students to enhance humanity through truth-seeking, reflection, and respectful debate. To achieve this, we publish philosophical and ethical short story fiction accompanied by discussion questions.
- Ranked "Top-10 Literary Magazine" 2023, 2024
- Ranked #1 "Most Popular Fiction Literary Magazine" 2024
- Ranked #1 "Most Popular Speculative Fiction Literary Magazine" 2024
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Upcoming events (2)
See all- After Dinner Conversation - In Person (Partnering with Red Sands Writers Circle)Empower Coffee Roasters, Mesa, AZ
Back by Popular Demand!
Red Sands Writers Circle is thrilled to partner with Kolby Granville, editor-in-chief of the popular literary journal After Dinner Conversation.
This free event includes discussion of fiction published in the magazine and insider secrets on submitting an acceptance-worthy short story.
Whether submitting to After Dinner Conversation, where authors receive a handsome $75 payment, or other journals, this guidance is certain to help make your manuscripts stand out.
Background
After Dinner Conversation is an award-winning periodical uniquely focused on short fiction which generates longer discussion. Published stories tend to reflect on philosophical or ethical issues. For example, situations like the Trolley Problem. Stories may also be light in tone. Think Aesop's Fables, but with less talking animals. But actually, maybe do include talking animals? ADC is open to publishing any genre for any age range. As long as it's well-written and gets the reader talking, it's open for consideration.Location Details
- Empower Coffee Roasters 1337 S Gilbert Rd UNIT 120, Mesa, AZ 85204 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/tKmAhoeG8juC7ssY7)
Learn more about After Dinner Conversation on these platforms:
Website | Books | Magazine | Substack | Podcast
Facebook | Twitter | Bluesky | Instagram | PatreonStill have questions? Worry not! All will be explained at the MeetUp event. Also feel free to ask questions in the comments. See you soon!
- After Dinner Conversation - VirtualLink visible for attendees
Short Stories For Long Discussions...
Sign Up Here (Required to Attend)Get together online to discussion short story fiction from After Dinner Conversation Magazine. (We provide the stories, you provide the discussion)
- Discussion sessions will have an After Dinner Conversation facilitator
- Discussion sessions will be limited to 20 people per session
- Discussion sessions will be one hour long
- You will receive an After Dinner Conversation magazine with a primary and secondary short story for the discussion 7-10 days before the discussion session
- You will receive a Zoom link and meeting request a few days before the discussion session
- Signups close 7 days before each discussion session
Sign Up Here (Required to Attend)
