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@oldenoughtosay.bsky.social
chaos feed. heritage, history, old buildings, social justice. π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ ΏπΊπΈπ³οΈβπ. sea witch, professional gargoyle, teller of tales. (she/her)
@smokelong.bsky.social
Dedicated to bringing the best flash narratives to the web, by widely published authors or those new to the craft. Est.2003. Paying up to $150. www.smokelong.com. No Trump supporters.
@mhairim.bsky.social
Writer πromantic comedies & ππΊ writers room Slow Horses Series 5 βπ» Meme slag. Lover of cats. Prosecco goblin. Old Hollywood enthusiast. Donβt trust me with Google Maps & we should be fine. https://www.mhairimcfarlane.com/
@aaronburch.bsky.social
Author: A KIND OF IN-BETWEEN; YEAR OF THE BUFFALO; STEPHEN KING'S THE BODY; BACKSWING Editor: HAD; Short Story, Long (on Substack) https://linktr.ee/aaronburch
@triquarterlymag.bsky.social
Writing, art, video. Published by Northwestern U.'s Litowitz MFA+MA and the SPS MA graduate creative writing programs. www.triquarterly.org
@bristolshortstory.bsky.social
Annual short story prize housed at the University of Bristol and coordinated by Dr Carrie Etter (carrieetter.bsky.social). https://bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk Open for entries until 31 January 2025 with judges Jan Carson, Peace Adzo Medie, and Kate Johnson
@oldvictheatre.bsky.social
We believe that theatre makes the world better. The Old Vic is an independent creative powerhouse for entertainment and education. A not-for-profit theatre, proud to be a charity.
@anthonyryan.bsky.social
NYT bestselling SFF author - Series: Ravenβs Shadow, Draconis Memoria, Ravenβs Blade, The Covenant of Steel, The Seven Swords, The Age of Wrath Repped by @canonizer.bsky.social Website: anthonyryan.net
@lindseykelk.bsky.social
π Love Story π The Bell Witches π Christmas Fling ποΈ Tights and Fights
@fictivedream.bsky.social
Fictive Dream, the online #litmag dedicated to the #shortstory including #translations. Please send your submissions to fictivedream@gmail.com. Website https://fictivedream.com/
@theforge.bsky.social
The Forge Literary Magazine publishes one prose piece a week. Literary excellence is our only criteria. https://forgelitmag.com/
@kathyhoyle.bsky.social
Writer, dreamer, PhD student exploring working-class voices. Northern lass. Words @Northerngravy.com @nffr.bsky.social @theforge.bsky.social @EmergeJournal @fictiveDream.bsky.social @SoFloPoJo.bsky.social Winner @Bathflashaward https://kathyhoyle.com
@anniejowrites.bsky.social
author of TURMERIC & SUGAR (Thirty West). stories in Wigleaf, Berkeley Fiction Review, Necessary Fiction, Short Story Long, HAD, etc. annavangalajones.com
@splonk.bsky.social
#flashfiction e-zine based in Ireland. Founded 2019. Bilingual. #Gaeilge & English. We love #microfiction too!
@sarakenney.bsky.social
Make comics, games & TV + science & health engagement π¬π§π²π² Best not to follow. I have a terrible sense of direction. linkedin.com/in/sarakenney www.wowbaggerproductions.co.uk https://www.thecomicsculturalimpactcollective.org
@pjordan-writer.bsky.social
... BBC Radio 4 ... BBC Radio Ulster ... Shortlist Bridport, Second Fish, 3x Bath ... Best of net, Best small fic ... 50+ stories published ...... BSc, MA, PhD...
@dawnsteffler.bsky.social
Bath Flash Fiction Winner β’ Smokelong Fellow β’ Storyknife β’ Wigleaf Top 50 LL β’ words in Pithead Chapel, Flash Frog, Ghost Parachute, Fractured Lit, The Forge β’ OT7 β’ cat mom β’ dawntasakasteffler.com
@iannettleton.bsky.social
Winner Bath Novel Award 2023. 2nd place Bath & Bridport Novel Award 2014. Flash in short & longlists (Bridport, Edinburgh, Lett Review, Scratch A4). I also teach writing. I live in the Tory-free UK. Photo: Martin Figura.
@jerboalit.bsky.social
Long ears, short fiction. Join our inaugural 48-hour, 500-word flash fiction contest! Sign-ups NOW OPEN at www.jerboalit.com/registration
@welkinprize.bsky.social
Free-to-enter writing prize | micros up to 100 words | deadline 2nd January 2024 | run by @mattkendrick.bsky.social Website: https://www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize/welkin-mini
@freeflashfiction.bsky.social
Authors / Writers / Lovers of Words... Got a flash fiction story within 500 words, of any interpretation, on any theme, that our readers should read? https://freeflashfiction.com/
@bridportprize.bsky.social
π Worldwide creative writing comp π Over Β£20K prize pot π Alumni inc Kate Atkinson π Honorary Patron Kit de Waal π Raises funds for Bridport Arts Centre The views of contributors do not reflect the views of The Bridport Prize. bridportprize.org.uk
@richardnskinner.bsky.social
Writer working across fiction, life writing, essays, non-fiction & poetry. Director @FaberAcademy β’ Founder #VanguardEditions β’ Editor #14magazine. Most recent publication: βWhite Noise Machineβ (Salt, 2023).
@gregjenner.bsky.social
~Public Historian ππ€ ~Host & creator of BBC YOUβRE DEAD TO ME comedy & history podcastππ§π»πποΈ ~Hon. Fellow, University of York IPUP π§βπ ~ Author of 7 funny history books βοΈπ ~ CBBC HORRIBLE HISTORIES TV (series 1-9) ππ€£ ~Spurs fan #COYS β½οΈ www.gregjenner.com π§βπ»
@bathnovelaward.co.uk
International prizes for emerging writers β¨The Bath Novel Award | Prize Β£5,000 | C/d 31 May β¨The Bath Children's Novel Award | Prize Β£5,000 | C/d 30 Nov www.bathnovelaward.co.uk
@freelancewnn.bsky.social
Sharing paid, freelance & remote writing opportunities to 5000+ subscribers, every single weekβοΈ https://thefreelancewritingnetwork.substack.com/
@rburrows.bsky.social
Cheshire Novel Prize Shortlist β24. π€ Write Mentor Picturebook SLβ23/LLβ24 Poetry - The Dirigible Balloon, Northern Gravy, Tyger Tyger, The Toy, The Yorkshire Times, Motherhood Uncensored and BBC Upload.π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
@driftwoodpress.bsky.social
Est. 2013. Driftwood Press is a press and annual journal devoted to finding the best in fiction, poetry, comics, and experimental forms. linktr.ee/DriftwoodPress
@ejbraithwaite.bsky.social
She/her. Writer and illustrator of spooky stories from picture books to adult fiction. South African in Bristol, England. πΏπ¦π¬π§ Published by The Ghastling, Northern Gravy, The Amphibian. Winner of Wilko Johnson Writing Award 2024. Member SCBWI
@proppencil.bsky.social
Short Fiction Journal | Competitions | Workshops https://thepropellingpencil.com/ Editor in Charge: @nivenaudrey.bsky.social
@hollhideaway.bsky.social
Tech Witch. Part-time wizard. Full-time nerd. Co-founder of Dusty Attic Publishing. Grumpy secret cinnamon roll (Triple Scorpio) βοΈβπ they/them
@lozzakidwriting.bsky.social
Writer, Edinburgh Children's Writing Page. www.lozzawriting.com Published in The Toy, Parakeet Mag, Brian Moses Blog Spot, Northern Gravy. Forthcoming in Little Thoughts Press and The Online Anthologies.
@junegemmell.bsky.social
Writer. Reader for Fractured Lit. Published in Trash Cat Lit, Moonlit Getaway, Gone Lawn, The Phare, Gutter, Hooghly Review, Northern Gravy and National Flash Flood.
@fullhouselitmag.bsky.social
Poetry, prose, art. Submit it. Currently closed for subs. https://www.fullhouseliterary.com/
@thehellebore.bsky.social
A refuge for creative expression. Header by Nawze Design. π
@jmgatford.bsky.social
Write-abouter | editor | scriptwriter | fiction all over the shop | Shakespeare nerd | writing thoughts & workshops @ The Joy of Fixion https://www.jogatford.com https://fixioning.substack.com
@flash500.bsky.social
Writing competitions: Quarterly #flashfiction Annual #shortstory Annual #novels
@adamcrowther.bsky.social
That guy from the radio. Champion of new talent. ππ» π³οΈβπ Radio presenter on BBC Upload and BBC Radio Bristolβs senior content producer. Seaside dweller. Beach walker. Loves a cuppa.
@sundialmagazine.bsky.social
Your home for short histfic on the web. Cover illustration by Hilary Ayshford. Subs are temporarily closed.
@flolitmag.bsky.social
flo. is dedicated to publishing short stories, creative non-fiction, & poetry by writers in the Ottawa-Gatineau area βοΈ www.flolitmag.com βοΈ
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@damnfinelines.bsky.social
Writer, designer & dram enthusiast π₯ππ³οΈβπ Edinburgh Short Story Award longlist 24// Scottish Story Award finalist 22 //Allen Wright Award finalist 19 //NYC Midnight flash finalist 22