Broke Student Blues

Justin Daugherty is a writer and publisher of literary works in Atlanta. He works hard to support emerging voices in literature and has promoted literary work through as editor at numerous magazines and a small press.

Justin Daugherty is finishing a Ph.D. in July 2017. Justin maxed out student loans ($200k+) in the spring of 2016 and has been living on a meager teaching stipend ($1,300/month with $1,000/month in rent and bills) and a credit card for over a year. The stipend ends with graduation in July 2017 and Justin has not yet found post-doctoral employment. Credit cards are maxed out and he is having trouble paying them, and that also means he is having trouble paying for other things such as food, major (necessary) car repairs, and necessities.

At present, Justin is searching for jobs and will not be able to afford to travel for interviews without help. Additional funds will be used to pay on bills, supplement the loss of income in August, and support moving expenses.

Since founding Sundog Lit, Cartridge Lit, and Jellyfish Highway Press, Justin has thrown his passion into supporting literature without a salary or profit.

Justin finds it very difficult to ask for help, but he needs it now. He can't express how truly humbled and grateful he is for continued support given during this difficult time.