How does a literary magazine decide how many copies of a magazine to print? Literary magazines face unique challenges when deciding how many copies to print, as they often have smaller budgets and niche audiences compared to mainstream publications. The decision on the print run for a literary magazine involves a combination of factors: Budget Constraints: Literary magazines typically operate on tight budgets, and printing costs are a significant factor. The magazine must balance the desire to reach a wider audience with the financial constraints of the publication. Subscriber Base: If the ..read more

Join Our Board After Dinner Conversation is establishing its inaugural CAPACITY-BUILDING BOARD and inviting 2-4 volunteer board members through a public call. This will complete our initial request, totaling 6-8 board members, who will collaborate to help us achieve fiscal sustainability. About Us: Founded in 2019, independent and focused on developing thoughtful conversations. After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. We believe hum ..read more

We asked Chat GPT to write a version of the trolley problem dilemma, but suitable for children. We don’t think we would actually show this to children… Imagine you and your friends are playing at a playground near a set of train tracks. While you're all having fun, you notice a group of five children playing on the train tracks, unaware of an oncoming train that will reach them soon. If they stay on the tracks, they will be in danger of being hit by the train and seriously hurt. However, you have the ability to intervene and save them. There's a switch near the playground that, if activated, w ..read more

We have started adding our magazine/books to Amazon and Audible has audiobooks.  Just do a search of "After Dinner Conversation" to see what's available! “After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. ADC believes humanity is improved by values grounded in truth discovered through intentional reflection and respectful debate and, to facilitate that process, each story comes with suggested discussion questions.” https://www.amazon.com/dp ..read more

The March, 2024 Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine is out! Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your “purpose.” It’s time to go deep in search of truth! Sign up today on the website to get your copy today! You can also get our magazine through our partners starting on the 10th, via Zinio, Readl ..read more

“We are happy to provide Content Warnings to help readers, parents and teachers better select stories. This is not in response to any complaints, but is a proactive step we have decided to take to better help serve our community.” — Kolby Granville, Founder & Editor-in-Chief After Dinner Conversation, the award-wining literary magazine with a focus on short fiction that asks ethical and philosophical questions is proud to announce, starting with our May, 2024 issue, we will start adding applicable “Content Warnings” at the start of each magazine story. While we were unable to find a stand ..read more

How To Be An Ethical Person (according to AI) In a world where ethical dilemmas and moral ambiguity often arise, being an ethical person is not only a personal choice but also a responsibility towards oneself and others. Ethics, at its core, is about making conscious decisions that prioritize the well-being and respect of individuals and the greater society. While the path to becoming an ethical person may seem daunting, it is a journey worth embarking upon for the betterment of ourselves and the world around us. In this blog post, we will explore some key principles and practical steps to hel ..read more

In the dynamic world of literature, the submission process can often feel like navigating uncharted waters for aspiring writers. Questions about acceptance rates, the impact of networking, and the influence of solicited submissions versus open submissions (often with a submission fee) have long lingered in the minds of those seeking publication. In a move towards transparency and openness, the Raleigh Review has created a webpage on their site in response listing the solicited versus open acceptance rates for literary magazines. Transparency in the submissions process is, at least in our opini ..read more

We are very excited to announce that Tina Forsee is taking over running our Substack! Tina started out as a reading volunteer, later assisted with our audiobooks, and is running our upcoming writing workshop. Kolby will continue as the EiC of after Dinner Conversation and running all other operations. https://afterdinnerconversation.substack.com ..read more

The February, 2024 Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine is out! Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your “purpose.” It’s time to go deep in search of truth! Sign up today on the website to get your copy today! You can also get our magazine through our partners starting on the 10th, via Zinio, Re ..read more