First Inkling

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First Inkling is more than an international literary magazine and online bibliophile hotspot. First Inkling is a snapshot of a generation. Through the prose, verse, and in-depth interviews of tomorrow’s preeminent writers, First Inkling explores the cultural, intellectual, and political ethos of their world. First Inkling is a visionary print and online medium dedicated to seeking out the most talented student authors in the English language, and publishing their work alongside criticism from the most important writers of our age. First Inkling’s insightful literary fusion presents today’s emerging zeitgeist to a worldwide literary and university audience in an accessible, fresh, and exciting way.
First Inkling