Overcommunicate Magazine (2025)

03/09/2024

It's a wrap! thanks to all of those who submitted work for Overcom issue 12, we can't wait for the next issue... watch this space 💚

18/08/2024

One week left to get your submissions in for Overcom issue 12! We are super excited to see your writing and/or artwork.

Got a pātai? Feel free to message us!

11/08/2024

Two weeks until subs close for Overcom issue 12 ~~

We accept submissions of poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, artworks + more! Submission details can be found at overcommag.com :)

08/08/2024

Overcom was part of Winter Poetry Festival last week! We warmed up Avondale Library with some beautiful, raw, funny, new, hot poetry by Overcom pals and whānau Laura Vincent, gorm hendo, and Mary Mosteller, hosted by editor Grace Shelley. We were also honoured to hear words by local poets in the open mic at the end of the night. Thanks for having us, Avondale!

04/08/2024

Overcom is now accepting writing and artwork for our September issue!

Considering submitting something? Check out the link in our bio for more details :)

// Subs close at midnight on Sunday, 25th August.

02/08/2024

Reminiscing over the lovely day we had at the Wellington Zine Winter Market. Can't wait to see you in October at Wellington Zinefest 🌈✨

26/07/2024

This Wednesday at 6pm - join Overcom at Avondale Library for our turn at the Auckland Libraries Winter Poetry Festival! Featuring readings by gorm hendo, Laura Vincent, and Mary Mosteller, and hosted by Grace Shelley 💜

07/07/2024

Overcom is farewelling incredible acting editor, Mary Mosteller. When I (founding editor Grace) say that Mary had to take over much more suddenly than we expected, I mean that I messaged them saying "Sorry I won't be home for you to come and collect the stock today, I am in labour at the hospital". And boy did they hit the ground running. During their time as acting editor, Mary put out two really amazing issues, tabled at Wellington Zinefest, worked with Bad Apple to produce a poetry series at Basement Theatre, fostered relationships with authors, and continued to grow Overcom's reputation as a key player in Aotearoa's lit journal scene. Overcom was in safe hands with Mary, and though I'm sad to say goodbye, I'm also so excited for them as they begin their Master of Creative Writing. Haere rā, Mary ❤️

03/06/2024

Overcom Subs Open 💸 One-off special 💸 The "Cost of Living" Zine

Overcom is tabling at the Cost of Living Zine Market on Saturday 13 July. The market’s about all affordable zines, and we’re putting together a poetry zine especially for it.

It’ll be a bunch of poems, jammed in an A5 black-and-white one-page booklet, available free or by optional donation.

To submit:
💸 Email your poem to [email protected] with Cost of Living Zine in the subject line.
💸 Despite the name, the zine is unthemed.
💸 Previously published poems are welcome.
💸 Shorter poems preferred!
💸 Subs close Sunday 16 June

25/05/2024

Today is the final day to apply to be one of Overcom's new editors. There are four different roles available, and you can find out more by clicking the link in our bio x

13/05/2024

We're taking on three new editors to make an editorial team of four. For more info about the roles and how to apply, see the link in bio.

05/05/2024

Do you want to be on Overcom's new editorial team?

The four members of the team will work together to create edit issues of the journal. In addition, each editor will have a role focusing on a different area of running a lit journal.

The four roles are:
✨ Editor 1: Social media and marketing
✨ Editor 2: Markets and events
✨ Editor 3: Dispatch, stocktake, and accounting
✨ Editor 4: Issue layout and graphic design

Please note, these are all volunteer roles - and the numbers don't indicate hierarchy!

To find out more about each role, and how to apply, read the doc linked in our bio. Please feel free to get in touch with founding editor Grace if you have any questions before applying!

Applications close Sunday 26 May

04/05/2024

In our bio is a link to a document with all the info about their four editor roles. You'll see information about each role, but you won't see a list of required experience and qualifications. If you look at any of the roles and think "I could do that!" then you're qualified enough. If you're a fan of Overcom and you want to be on the team then you're qualified enough.

When you apply, you'll be asked for any relevant experience. Feel free to get creative with this. Maybe something that shows you can deliver work on a schedule is that you never handed in an assignment late or without an extension. Maybe your spreadsheet experience is your own personal budget. Maybe your event planning experience is being the one to organise your pals on a trip.

It's important that our new editorial team reflects a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, including those who are at the very beginning of their journey in the lit world. Could our editorial team include you?

02/05/2024

Could you be one of Overcom's new editors? We're looking for three people to join the team and take on a specific area to manage. On top of looking after your niche, you'll also be editing issues: reading submissions and choosing which pieces are published.

To find out more about this volunteer opportunity, head to the link in our bio. Can't wait to work with you!

01/05/2024

For its entire existence, Overcom has been completely run by one person. For most of the journal's life that was me, Grace, and while I was on maternity leave it was incredible writer and editor Mary Mosteller. Now, it's time to expand this one-man band into a team, and bring together a diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, and opinions to make Overcom even better.

27/04/2024

Do you want to be on Overcom's new editorial team?

The four members of the team will work together to create edit issues of the journal. In addition, each editor will have a role focusing on a different area of running a lit journal.

The four roles are:
✨ Editor 1: Social media and marketing
✨ Editor 2: Markets and events
✨ Editor 3: Dispatch, stocktake, and accounting
✨ Editor 4: Issue layout and graphic design

Please note, these are all volunteer roles - and the numbers don't indicate hierarchy!

To find out more about each role, and how to apply, read the doc linked in our bio. Please feel free to get in touch with founding editor Grace if you have any questions before applying!

Applications close Sunday 26 May

16/04/2024

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Link to the shop in our bio x

14/04/2024

Missing any back issues from your collection? Now is the time to catch em all! Use code FIFTY to get 50% off when you buy more than one issue.

Link in bio.

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