After six months, submitted two poems. <3 #Amwriting #amsubmitting

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I was gifted this book and I am going to gift it to anyone I can. A wonderful read. #writingcommunity #bookrec

We have winners! The SmokeLong Grand Micro Contest was a bear this year. So many excellent micros. These are our top 7 and will be published Monday in Issue 90! www.smokelong.com/the-smokelon...

So pushcart noms- what time-frame do mags usually consider? Nov2024-2025 or...? #writingcommunity

If you like baking & cake decorating, you can volunteer at ForGoodnessCakes, and bake a birthday cake for children at the comfort of your own home. What a neat idea! www.forgoodnesscakes.org

"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—" Reviews. Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.) Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!

The joy of opening an unexpected box only to have it reveal an intriguing book. Loveliest surprise from the wonderful Apple Valley Review.

10 micros on every-day life during the 12-day war in Iran. #flashfictionauthors fracturedlit.com/true-story-1...

The blog I wish I'd found sooner about burnout recovery. nevestories.wordpress.com

Please join us in congratulating our Pushcart nominees! Good luck everyone!

Ten micros on the war days in Iran. Thanks to @tommydeanwriter.bsky.social for giving them a home at the dream mag that is @fracturedlit.bsky.social #writingcommunity fracturedlit.com/true-story-1...

Thrilled to be nominated for this micro in @gooseberrypielit.bsky.social. Very grateful to @jhhwriter.bsky.social & @kathyfish.bsky.social whose Shadowcliff workshop is where this tiny story was born. Congrats to the other nominees! gooseberry-pie.com/best-microfi...

Well, this is a lovely thing. Thank you so much @stanchion.bsky.social!

ICYMI we're open for submissions of #shortstories #flashfiction #microfiction and #translations. Please click on the link for our guidlesines #callforsubmissions fictivedream.com/submission-g...

Let's celebrate all the flash fiction authors whose work has been nominated this year, send them all in the comments. Let's pile up a lovely reading list: #writingcommunity #flashfictionauthors

The #WelkinWritingPrize is thrilled to announce nominations for Best Small Fictions 2026... @cake-girl.bsky.social Brian Bruso @sfreligh.bsky.social @jamesmontgomery.bsky.social @noranadj.bsky.social Congratulations all! Five sparkling micros: www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-stories

We're proud to announce our nominations for Best Microfiction 2025! Please join us in congratulating these stellar writers. Good luck everyone!

We’re thrilled to announce that the judges for our microfiction comp are: Joanna Campbell, Emily Devane, Debra A Daniel & David Swann! The comp opens on 1 Dec for micros up to 100 words. www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/co...

Burn out is a long loooooong tunnel w no end in sight

I miss the twi…X days when even if you threw something to the ether, someone responded back. I wanna talk about burn out w the lit community here but it seems impossible, honestly. #writingcommunity

She's here and she's beautiful! My new collection of poems!

In case you've ever wondered how I make those animal drawings for Art of Fauna - I don't! They are actually from the @biodivlibrary.bsky.social! #indiedev #design

The 2026 lit mag rankings are now available from my website! They include an overall ranking, as well as separate rankings for fiction, flash fiction, non-fiction and poetry. If you find these helpful, please show your support by liking & sharing 🙏

What's that? 45 free writing prompts? Not sure what I'll do with this platform when I reach a year of 52 prompts... neonpajamas.substack.com

I'm teaching a First-Draft Novel-in-a-Year class for StoryStudio in 2026, with particular attention paid to (1) structure & accountability + (2) fun, playful ways to get it all done. Applications are open (spread the word if you can!): www.storystudiochicago.org/advanced-wri...

This sounds fantastic. Found my December read.

The immensive joy of writing one sentence, sending out one work during burn out

If you have stories/poems/music/film/etc about burn out or burn out recovery, send them my way! #writingcommunity

In a land not far away, voices that had long been hushed began to rise—voices of women who dared to create,to lead,to transform the world around them.Their words shine across the pages of history & their faces illuminate our stage,telling a story that belongs to us all www.stlwc.org/event-detail...

Just out of curiosity- which country did you find it easier to make lasting friendships, if you've lived in more than one? #writingcommunity

Can a multigenre writer have a career solely based on writing? Do you know anyone who does? #writingcommunity #multigenre

After months of burn out, submitted a new poem.

What are some of your to go fun (no thriller, drama,trauma or historical) movies? #movie #movierecoms

#acting #voiceactors #voiceacting #VA

Question: Is it a valid method to reach out to your school’s alumn on LinkedIn for job openings/connections where they work? I’ve received this tip but I’m wondering, wouldn’t people be annoyed by a random stranger reaching out? #writingcommunity

Had the same level of excitement of authors in their book unboxing videos, except mine was this beautiful issue of Grain. Love the journey through the covers for the 200th issue! #writingcommunity

Writers: what are your favorite flash stories with long titles? What about flash that borrows techniques from poetry (such as anaphora)?

Grain’s 200th issue launch party in less than an hour!

A writing prize opportunity from the fab Cúirt! www.cuirt.ie/cuirt-new-wr...

Oof, just finished this gem of a collection by the lovely and brilliant @writesloud.bsky.social 🔥 So good! (Obsessed with the story “One to Ten”! 🤯)

Such an insightful article and still standd true! I sent this to many friends today, really enjoyed it.

We are looking for poems that perform Olympic feats with language that leave the reader in wonder while still referring back to the basic things that make us human. Send us work that uniquely explores October’s theme of space/place. Details below: buff.ly/cumEh4E #writingcommunity

To watch the livestream, register for your Zoom link here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Two of my poems have found a lovely home at the 200th issue of Grain Magazine(happy birthday!) Big thanks to the poetry editor, @taidgh.bsky.social for his feedback and collaboration. Join us for the launch party on Oct 25, 7pm CST, in person and online! #writingcommunity grainmagazine.ca

"Two thousand days is all I got to sing your favorite lullaby" S(or)i 소리 portrays the difficulties of communication between an immigrant mother & her son. #opera #songcycle #music #newmusic youtu.be/X0l_3Lsz4ns?...

Artists, which are some data bases for grants and residencies for artists? #artist #art #multimedia #performance #grant

Our upcoming concert, "Here I am" at Saint Louis Women's Chorale, means a lot to me. It's been healing to sing this piece & I would love for you to experience this journey that celebrates voices, stories and strength of women through powerful text, music & visuals. www.stlwc.org/event-detail...

#opera #newmusic #collaboration #librettist