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The Curator Magazine Announces Hiatus and Possible Closure

publication · 2026-03-19

The Curator, an online literary magazine, has entered a hiatus since late December 2023, with potential permanent closure. The publication, which operated for over 13 years, relied on volunteer efforts, peaking at eight team members but dwindling to two, leading to burnout from producing two to three new pieces weekly. Funds from Patreon were used to compensate hundreds of writers, and remaining resources will maintain the website's archive until depleted. The magazine expresses hope for a future revival but thanks contributors and readers for their support.

Key facts

  • The Curator magazine is on hiatus as of December 2023, possibly ending publication
  • Volunteer-run for about six years, with team size dropping from eight to two due to workload
  • Patreon funds paid writers and will preserve the online archive until money runs out

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  • The Curator

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