Something new this year to go with our 100 word horror writing contest. A free 90 minute class in micro-fiction! Sign up with your contest entry. Class will be November 15, 6-7:30pm EST.

Over on The Epilogue podcast...best-selling author Gail Carriger joins to talk about the Heroine's Journey, writing connected series, and the archaeology of writing. Listen and subscribe!

Open for Submissions! Hundred Word Horror Contest! $100 Prize!

Many thank yous to the lovely @gailcarriger.bsky.social who stopped by The Epilogue... to talk about the Heroine’s Journey, writing series, and the writer as archaeologist. Give a listen and subscribe! Read The Heroine’s Journey! #writers, #writing, #authors, #writingcommunity, #writersky

"Once I decided to no longer measure success by how many pieces I published, something I had no control over, but by my commitment to the practice of writing, my creative work and world blew open." ~ Diana Friedman brevity.wordpress.com/2025/07/22/f...

So honored to have my story, "Lani," published in New World Writing Quarterly! @newworldwriting.bsky.social, @storystreetwriters.com newworldwriting.net/michele-alou...

The Epilogue Interview: Elisabeth Sharp McKetta

Margaret Speck Ogawa turns the tables and interviews Michael Stubblefield about his new writing podcast, The Epilogue...

Reframing Rejection: Giving Your Tired Hang-ups Vibrant New Life

Dying to know how to create a good hook for your book? Read Eileen O'Neill Connors' article, "3 Steps to Hook the Heart of Your Reader: Advice From Brandon Sanderson." @writingcommunity.bsky.social storystreetwriters.com/writing-craf...

What happens on the ride home after a dance lesson. Read "Begin Again," by Michele Alouf. vestalreview.net/begin-again

Issue 66 of Vestal Review comes out just after the summer solstice, when the days start growing shorter, though as any flash fiction aficionado knows, brevity isn’t always a bad thing. Read now at vestalreview.net/issue-66. +

Celebrating my birthday with the release of Vestal Review's summer issue! Honored to have a story in this gorgeous collection of flash fiction. Thank you Vestal Review for making my day extra special! @vestalreview.bsky.social

Walked into an elevator with my kids. Tom Hanks was in it. “Hello, Tom Hanks.” My kids looking at me like I’m INSANE - why are you talking to a stranger? How do you know his name? TOM HANKS: Close your eyes. (Reluctantly, they do) He goes into full Woody voice. “Andy’s coming!” Smiles. [FIN]

Episode 2 of The Epilogue is live! Michael Stubblefield interviews Elisabeth McKetta, an exuberant, brilliant author and teacher. Looking for an excellent summer read? Her novel, She Never Told Me About the Ocean, is available on Amazon (link in comments). player.captivate.fm/episode/a26b...

In this first episode of the Epilogue… I interview author David Slayton. David is the author of White Trash Warlock, award-winning Dark Moon Shallow Sea. And upcoming Redneck Revenant! Thanks to @drslayton.bsky.social for taking the time to talk to me. #writers, #authors, #writingcommunity

Story Street is excited to share a new writing podcast by Story Street writer Michael Stubblefield: The Epilogue... Each episode, Michael will interview successful authors about their stories and writing craft. Please check it out and give it a listen:

Congratulations to Story Street's Alex Przybyla, Margaret Speck Ogawa, and Michele Alouf for receiving their Master's degrees in creative writing and literature last week!

Celebrating my ALM in Creative Writing and Literature! I could not have made it through this journey without all the love, support, and encouragement from my classmates, friends, and family. Love you all so much!

Proud to have a poem in the first Brattle Street Review Anthology! (My poem is the second entry in the reading sample.) The issue also contains work from my fellow Story Street Writers: Margaret Margie Speck Ogawa, and Jack Morgan. @writingcommunity.bsky.social

Something to do this Summer! 100 words micro flash fiction contest. $100 prize. Submissions open May 16-30.

This is my mantra today as I work on a draft and try to silence the editing voice slowing me down. Happy Friday! #5amwritersclub #WritingCommunity

28 slightly rude notes on writing www.experimental-history.com/p/28-slightl...

My essay, “Ghosting,” just posted in Gulf Stream Magazine. Click to read it, and the rest of this gorgeous issue. Thank you to the editors for publishing my work! @writingcommunity.bsky.social, #writers

Excited to have a new article out on Story Street!

Prize-winning writer Jack Morgan shares how he's made it through year one of navigating the writing life while living with MS. Read his inspirational story only on Story Street Writers. @writingcommunity.bsky.social storystreetwriters.com/writing-life...

And delighted to be publishing your piece in our upcoming June issue. Also like the statue of Gyula Krúdy.

I am so honored to have newly accepted work forthcoming in Gulf Stream Magazine and Vestal Review. @vestalreview.bsky.social

Announcing the winners of the Springtime on Story Street flash fiction contest.

The results of our 2025 Springtime on Story Street contest are in! Winner: Christopher Ballard. Runners-up: Julie Furxhi, Pam Martin-Lawrence, & Kathryn Ganfield. Read their winning stories on the Story Street Review. Congratulations! @writingcommunity.bsky.social, #writers, #flashfiction

Congratulations to Story Street's own Jack Morgan for winning first place in the 2025 Chapter One Prize. Read his winning entry, "Dust Rolls Up" by clicking below. We are so proud of you, Jack!! @writingcommunity.bsky.social, #writers, #writingcontest, #writinglife

Attention writers! Check out some submission opportunities for April 2025! #writingcommunity, #writers, #callsforsubmission

Story Street is blooming with new articles: Jozzie Stuchell Velesig’s latest book review, Elisa Maiz’s on "Revising Overused Words," and our April Subs & Grinders! Take the fastest route to Story Street: storystreetwriters.com #writerscommunity, #writing, #writerscommunity, #writersofinstagram

These two amazing Story Street Writers have March birthdays! Happy Birthday, Jozzie and Margie! 🥳❤️

Happy Birthday to Story Street's Elisa Maiz, whose creativity and beautiful spirit bloom year-round! 🌷

Last call! Our Springtime flash fiction contest ends today!! #writingcommunity, #writersofinstagram, #writers, #flashfiction storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-...

Last call! Our spring time flash fiction is ending tomorrow! storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-... #writing, #authors, #writingcommunity, #flashfiction

Jozzie Stuchell Velesig reviews The Vanishing Point, a new collection of stories by Paul Theroux. Find it and all of Jozzie's book reviews on Story Street: storystreetwriters.com/reviews/the-... #writingcommunity, #writersofinstagram, #writerm #writing, #bookreview

Don’t forget! Only 7 days left to enter our spring flash fiction contest. storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-... #writing, #writers, #writingcommunity, #flashfiction

CONTEST OPEN! @writingcommunity.bsky.social, #writers, #writingcontests, #writing, #flashfiction storystreetwriters.com/.../springti...

Watch the replay of the new Striving Novelists Support Group. This week's topic: When is done, done? Catch the live stream weekly on Mondays 2pm EST.

Writer on the Road

Time to grow your writing. 100 of your best words could win $100. Our next flash fiction contest opens Feb 14.

Do literary awards matter?

Productive lunch breaks with Story Street. Check out these submission opportunities for February.

Yes, you can get better at writing the same way you can get better at other skills. The key is deliberate practice.

Head to Story Street to see our writers' goals and hopes for the new year. Feel free to share some of yours in the comments below! storystreetwriters.com/writing-life... @writingcommunity.bsky.social

Happy New Year! To kick off the new year, we proudly announce the winners of our 2024 Holidays on Story Street flash fiction contest. To see the results and read the winning stories, go to: storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-... #writingcommunity, #writingcontests, #flashfiction, #writing

Turkey's thawing and time is ticking! Get your 250-word Holiday flash fiction stories into Story Street by November 30th. See our website for rules and details. #writingcommunity, #writers, #writingcontests, #authors, #literarymagazines, #contests storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-...

Start the new year with new writing goals & a new submissions strategy! Submitting to literary magazines doesn't have to be overwhelming. It can be a fun part of the writing life! Join me for a live Submission Strategies webinar on January 5th. Only $15! Learn more: shorturl.at/Z5NAI