About
Zig Zag Lit Mag
An arts & literature magazine for & by those who live, labor, or loiter in Addison County, Vermont.
mission statement
Read Local. Write Local. is a simple enough phrase, and to us, it means something equally simple. Our goal is to—
provide a platform for established & unknown artists & writers alike
celebrate the doers in our community, by lifting voices up
show off all that Addison County (& its visitors) has to offer
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Who we are:
Trish Dougherty is the author of 40 Poems for 40 Pounds. She is a humorist, a gossip, a beerdrinker, & mother of two lovely boys who are, unfortunately, a lot like her.
Serena Kim is a coast-hopping hip-hopping DJ turned editor turned innkeeper’s wife. She’s pursuing her MA at Bread Loaf. Serena is also a keen gardener, & mother of one of the surliest teens to ever teen.
A. Jay Dubberly is a professor of film & writing at various colleges throughout Vermont. He is a poet, playwright, avid filmgoer, & owner of five cacti, all named Ned.
Phineas Knowles is a frequent flyer in fantasy books & online comics. He’s also a harpist, pub singer, Moth StorySLAM winner, & collector of boxes & jars.
Penelope K. Wade is an ethereal spectacle of an English teacher. She’s a Joycean, Johnnie, a jester, & a jack of some trains.
General Inquiries: info@zigzaglitmag.org
Submissions: submit@zigzaglitmag.org
Contact our Editor In Chief: jay@zigzaglitmag.org
“Clean & Distant” by Lauren Giannullo, featured in Issue.7.5
Editing board responsibilities
Duty of Care
Board members are expected to actively participate in organizational planning & decision-making, to make sound & informed judgments, & to always nurture, never hinder.
Duty of Loyalty
When acting on behalf of the organization, board members must put the interests of the publication above self-interest & avoid potential conflicts of interest. This is an act of good faith.
Duty of Obedience
Board members must ensure that the organization complies with all applicable federal, state, & local laws & regulations, & that it remains committed to its established mission.