This past spring I had the opportunity to create a fictional literary journal with classmates while taking Literary Publishing and Editing. Throughout the class we learned about what it means to be an editor along with the many hurdles that come with publishing.
This magazine was heavily inspired by Taco Bell Quarterly — a literary magazine that publishes work that reference Taco Bell in any way, shape, or form. We wanted something that could bring in poetry, artwork, and prose of many forms. Whether that be hilarious or deeply upsetting. So, Unremarkable: Breakfast was born.
Our vision was to show readers how something as unremarkable as breakfast could hold a special place to everyone.
*Disclaimer: I do not own these works, they were happily submitted to my classmates along with myself for publication in this project. The last names of all authors have been removed to maintain privacy.
While you’re here, check out some of my favorite stories I’ve posted this year!
Answer the Call
“I just don’t know what you do all day,” Liz’s voice echoed through my room, bouncing off the wood and metal. “I’d be losing my mind.” “And that’s where we’re different,” I responded, sitting on the edge of my bed to slide on my hiking boots. “I’m having a great time out here.” “But for…
Moving On
Throughout my life, I’ve moved more than the standard person, I’d imagine. I wasn’t in a new state every year and it wasn’t because of my parents’ jobs or anything like that. My family just took a long time to find where we belonged. When I was born (as the oldest), I lived in a…
Five Stars: 2024
This year has been a record-breaker in terms of media I heavily enjoyed. Instead of breaking everything up into a ranking on TV, movies, books, etc. — I thought, why not just put the top of each list in one place? So, feel free to judge me heavily for my choices of what was the…
Payton Klaer 
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