Dear Slash Magazine readers and contributors,

I want to start by saying a huge thank-you to all of you. When I started really building Slash in August, I had no idea that it would resonate with so many, so quickly. It’s been a joy to talk to those who have contributed so far, and getting to learn of opportunities and connections that people have made through this project already. Seeing the awesome submissions for the website, and working on the two print editions, it’s been so much fun.

I’m so excited to look to the future of Slash Magazine and to find ways to improve and grow this project.

With that! I must get into the nitty gritty and figure out how to best structure Slash Magazine financially, so that it continues to have room to grow. It started off as a fun project to keep me going through my sudden unemployment, and I see the potential for growth and community-building. This calls for more structure, better organization, and a stronger funding model.

Currently, Slash Magazine is entirely self-funded, something I have been lucky enough to have some runway to start with, but printing costs are high and shipping costs are getting higher. These costs, in addition to keeping the lights on with the website on its current platform, become a bit unwieldy for myself to shoulder. I would like to ensure that Slash is set up for success moving forward.

All of this is only to offer some background, as I will be taking Slash’s print edition on a “summer break”, as I take the time to research, organize, and work on a better model for Slash Magazine (both print and online). 

What does this mean?

This means, Slash Magazine (print edition) is on Summer Break for Summer 2026! However, the website is still open and taking rolling submissions for writers who would like to submit their stories (I love reading them)!

I will be taking this time to restructure Slash Magazine, looking for new printing and shipping solutions, figuring out a new financial structure, with a hopeful soft re-launch for Fall 2026. My goal is to grow Slash, and to provide more for contributors who submit their incredible work.

I appreciate your understanding, and feel free to reach out!

Happy Spring/Summer!

-Megan (Slash Magazine)

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