Looking for prose reading experience? Interested in Fiction & Non-Fiction? Looking for reader perks like editor calls, and the opportunity to learn how to write and earn on feedback? Then consider applying to become a prose reader today: fahmidanjournal.submittable.com/submit/34516...

Didn’t get much written today. (Brain won’t work.) But I DID get a whole pile of old paperwork shredded, so that’s good.😊

winter dawn a calling wren is trying to wake the sun ~ Ellie Krupich, @EllenKrupich.bsky // #Photography: "Winter Solitude" by Mikko Lagerstedt, @MikkoLagerstedt / mikkolagerstedt.com #vsss365 #haiku

Five days into 2026

We have a new #callforsubmissions! Theme: Dreams & Fantasy. For full details, click the link below: syncopationliteraryjournal.wordpress.com/call-for-sub... #literaryjournal #music #poetry #fiction #nonfiction #fantasy #dreams #writingcommunity #fantasywriter #poet #musician

Indigenous Australian artist Loongkoonan, who started painting at 95, and first exhibited her work at age 105 #womensart

As the new year begins, we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our winter appeal so far. Leaving everyone & everything behind is something that no-one should have to face. Your donation & kindness can help someone start again in safety Thank you🧡 ow.ly/7X2b50XS25u

not to brag but I wrote for about eleven minutes with no breaks

Look! 👀

DREAM LITMAG REALIZED! This is the VERY exciting acceptance I got in November, I've been sending my work in to @fracturedlit.bsky.social for FIVE YEARS! This piece starts, "You are a billionaire’s new, about-to-turn-19 wife..." fracturedlit.com/the-billiona... #FlashFiction #FlashLit

Hi, everyone! We're back with new posts this week! 💡 We hope you're doing well as we enter into this new year, and as a reminder, we are open for previously published submissions!

Writing brain still not fully operational after the holiday break, so I picked this up hoping for inspiration and YES!!! this book is perfect. I’ve only read your introduction Lindz and part of your chat with @sarahillswrites.bsky.socialand already I love it! It’s exactly what I need just now! 🤩

❤️ Some wonderful stories in this anthology including @lozzawriting.bsky.social (great ending line - gave me shivers) @joycebingham.bsky.social (an emotionally resonant piece which went straight to my heart) @lucimcummings.bsky.social (a wonderful piece which builds to a powerful ending)

My god, what an incredible piece. Satire feels harder in an age where real life is so ridiculous, but this is sharp as hell

INCOMING!!! Extremely rare opportunity that hasn't come up in YEARS: on Jan 8, we'll be opening for applications to join the Split/Lip Press editorial team as our Novel/Novella Book Editor! Our beloved Kate Finegan is stepping down this year from her position (which she initiated for us in 2020!).

Submissions Are Now Open! We are reading Blended & Beyond, Flash Fiction, and Poetry now through January 15th. Send us your best!

This really is excellent. Thanks for sharing, June and wow, @sagetyrtle.bsky.social and @fracturedlit.bsky.social Wow.

Oh WOW! A stunning piece by @sagetyrtle.bsky.social You need to read this today. 🤩

Happy New Year from OKD! 🎊 Our first newsletter of the year is… a Q&A with our editors! If you’ve ever wondered about the importance of cover letters or what factors contribute to a decision on your submission, look no further. Read on for more from OKD: okaydonkeymag.beehiiv.com/p/you-asked-...

Don't miss the latest edition of Artist Spotlight (MoonLitGetaway.com/blog), featuring the words and works of Bogna Woskowicz, a Polish artist who specializes in painting, printmaking, and sculpture. #Interview #painting #visualart #fineart #artlovers #painter #paintings #MoonLitGetaway

We’re back from the festive break! 🎉 A quick reminder submissions for Underbelly Press Issue 6: GREED are open until 30 January. We’ve been thrilled by the responses received so far. Thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to submit. We look forward to seeing your take!

Our first report from a flash writer in the field. Gillian O'Shaughnessy brings us a report from the flash community in Western Australia. Do you have events from your own flash community to report? DM us! Not already a Villager, join to read Gill's report. smokelong-quarterly.mn.co/posts/956019...

Make your literary resolutions count—send your work to us today. Submit here: buff.ly/3OYTRme

I've been in a funk recently, really worried about the weeks / months ahead; so today, I sent out a newsletter that felt quite vulnerable, & the way the writing community have jumped to my support has as always far exceeded anything I deserve ❤️❤️❤️ prattlefogandgravelrap.substack.com/p/starting-t...

I’m launching a new podcast today called The Carrying Stream, a space for long-form conversations about Scottish culture, literature, and ideas. 🎙️ The first three episodes are now live (link below). If you’re curious, you’re very welcome to follow along.

#Writersky, we are OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS for our Spring issue, 'The Sublime and the Ridiculous' 🌌🤡. #Fiction: Max. 5,000 words #Poetry: 1-4 poems, max. 40 lines each #Nonfiction: 1,000-2,000 words about creative writing. See link for full submission guidelines 👉🏻 Penstricken.com/submissions

Friends, we are back and officially open for submissions today! We will be reading for our Feb issue with a deadline of Jan 30th. Please take a moment to review our guidelines as we have made some changes. We very much look forward to reading your work! heroinchic.weebly.com

'Saishoin Temple in Snow, Hirosaki' - Kawase Hasui, 1936. #JapaneseArt #shinhanga

Yes! Matt Kendrick provides a wealth of free insights into the craft of writing. His courses are the best out there and his feedback is useful and kind. Support him by following, ko-fi donation, doing a course - whatever you can manage. Your writing will thank you. www.mattkendrick.co.uk/resources

Friends, if you have the means to, please do support @mattkendrick.bsky.social by using his (amazing) editing, mentoring or teaching skills or by tipping his kofi. He’s a gem, and he needs our support at the moment prattlefogandgravelrap.substack.com?utm_campaign...

If you're looking for a recommendation, try this thread and find a movie you'll love! #cinema

LAUNCHING SOON 🌷 THE BULB REGION! Fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, prose poetry, hybrid, comics, cultural criticism, personal essays, and everything that falls in-between! Save the date: January 13, 2026. bulbregion.com

Congrats to @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social on All That Blue, available for preorder now from @finishinglinepress.bsky.social www.finishinglinepress.com/product/all-...

Excited to read "Mother Karma" by Sumitra Singam!! @pleomorphic2.bsky.social Get your copy today at Jake! @publishedbyjake.bsky.social

Wondering what to submit? This week we’re especially interested in: shadows, fish, wheelbarrows, rain, Infinity Train, cardboard, love of all kinds, forests, errands, ornaments, elk & other antlered animals, mail, football, and wheels.

Announcing Magic & Mechanics! Out on 12th March - featuring [prepare yourself] George Saunders, Claire-Louise Bennett, Colin Barrett, Mark Haddon, Camilla Grudova and Amber Medland! Preorder yours here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...

Hey, flash folks, check this out...!

Hey writer! Are you in a pre-Christmas meh-slump, wishing you had a 2026 #submissiondeadline to write a story for? 🤩 WE HAVE SIX! 🤩 #1 is EX & NEXT on Sun 4 Jan 2026 for our Valentine’s show, & the rest are all open NOW, so get your 800-2000w stories in! Details: liarsleague.com/2008/04/03/f...

Short Story, Long submissions are open.

Quick, read something that isn’t completley dispiriting but full of what humanity can be. templeinacity.com/category/imp...

And we're open! Send us your bold, imaginative, weird, wonderful stories - we are here for them. Just a reminder: 500 words max Free to enter We read anonymously Deadline 15 Jan

Just a public service announcement at the start of 2026. If you don’t send your stories out on submission you will never get them published.

Are you looking ahead for submission opportunities? We have THREE this Spring 🦝 February - New Writers, Preloved Words trashcatlit.com/spring-2026/ March - Microfiction for the Mini Bin trashcatlit.com/microfiction... April - Prompted Flash Challenge trashcatlit.com/prompted-pop... #submissions

Where does the time go? It's January already and we close to submissions for Issue 6 on Friday 17th. So 14 days to send us your masterpiece! (But do read the submissions guide first)

Happy New Year from TNQ! We are excited to start the year with accepting nonfiction submissions this month. Submit your work today: tnq.ca/submit-nonfi... #opensubmissions #litmags #nonfiction

Here's the back cover for Issue 4 of Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social with the full list of our amazing contributors. Issue 4 lands on Sunday, January 11th, and it is going to be MEGA!

Anna Boberg(1864-1935), Swedish artist who spent much time painting in Northern Norway, where she had a cabin and lived alone #WomensArt

“Everything can nourish the writer. The dictionary, a new word, a voyage, an encounter… a book, a phrase learned.” ~ Anaïs Nin

That's it folks!!!! Entries are now closed for another year! An INCREDIBLE 1277 (!!!) entries have been received. A record. I have some tough choices ahead. The longlist should hopefully be coming your way on the 8th January. That's next Thursday! Good luck!