Christine Horner, copy editor

As a creative writer, I love reading. It’s so satisfying to crack open a good book and go on all sorts of adventures. I could journey to places near or far, real or imaginary, utopian or dystopian. I love getting to know characters and discovering what other writers have to say. What’s even more satisfying is when I get to read stories like these and more written by fellow Auggies. Fortunately, Augsburg has its own publication for Augsburg’s creatives, Thó Wiŋ magazine. According to its website, Augsburg’s official literary journal is “dedicated to publishing the creative endeavors of Augsburg’s students and staff members.” As a Thó Wiŋ reader, I can say with certainty that they hold true to this principle.

Thó Wiŋ publishes many types of written work: poetry, fiction, nonfiction and even academic writing. In addition, they also publish photography, artwork and music. Each issue inherits a different theme and this upcoming issue’s theme is “uplifting [Indigenous] voices.” The magazine will maintain this goal by reserving a portion of this issue for pieces that “uplift [Indigenous] voices in imagery, themes, or characters.” The magazine board also reviews submissions that don’t pertain to this theme, so submissions featuring topics of other kinds are welcome.

Thó Wiŋ consists of several amazing members who care deeply about the magazine: Assistant Editor Aiji Endo, Lead Editor Addy Ney and Managing Editor Theo Coval. When asked about what they enjoy most about working for the magazine, Endo said that they particularly appreciate the opportunity to learn more about publishing. They also love seeing people get so passionate about art and literature and being exposed to so many different types of art that they wouldn’t have been exposed to had they not been working with the magazine. Ney responded that they think it’s great to connect with like-minded people. He also highlighted Thó Wiŋ’s faculty mentor, Lindsay Starck, saying that she’s been very helpful, particularly when a staff member had to leave. Speaking of their staff, those with editing, graphic design and/or leadership skills are encouraged to apply for now-open editorial positions at the magazine. 

By this point, you must be wondering how to get published in Thó Wiŋ. The process starts with a visit to thowin-magazine.com/submit. Once you’ve followed the submission process, you’ll wait to hear back about whether or not you’ll be published. Yes, your piece will be reviewed by the magazine’s board members to determine if it’s a good fit for the upcoming issue. Unfortunately, the submission deadline for this year was April 5. The good news is that if you missed this year’s deadline, you can keep improving and revising your creations for next year.

Pick up a copy of Thó Wiŋ later this semester to see what creations your fellow Auggies have to offer. You’ll be so impressed with the quality of the magazine and with what other students made!