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https://protopianprize.com/ Not sure how I feel about that AI prize thing.. but posting anyway. The other prizes might be a good thing. Habitat press is publishing novels where we get out of this mess we're in and "do better." https://www.greenstories.org.uk/

"Whatever may be the success of my stories, I shall be resolute in preserving my incognito, having observed that a nom de plume secures all the advantages without the disagreeables of reputation." George Eliot

"In these times, telling stories about kindness, the importance of inclusion and acceptance isn't just 'nice', it's essential." Jessica Swale

I'm doing a little research about short stories. Do you write short stories, or focus only on longer forms such as novels? How often would you compose a short story, and how many are in your back catalogue (either published or sitting unpublished)? Thank you.

'My stories run up and bite me in the leg. I respond by writing them down - everything that goes on during the bite. When I finish, the idea lets go and runs off.' Ray Bradbury

Diversity is not a trend; it's a responsibility. Art isn't neutral; the imbalance is real. I found this webinar really insightful, so I wanted to share it. How to write layered stories, not stereotypes.

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We have a few sky watchers in Litopia. I hope it is OK to share this here as we enter both the season and the story territory of Virgo, The Maiden in the Stars. “The Virgin with her sheaf belongs to Ceres,” -The Astronomica, Manilius, 1st century AD. This year, the sun enters the zodiac sun...

The skies are full of ancient apocryphal stories. There are no new stories under the sun. Only retellings. But that is just fine. And that is the task of a writer. New and unique retellings. But the stories in the skies are a fantastic library of resources for today's storytellers. Orion The...

Hello I'm interested in submitting some short stories for the women's magazines market. I've looked on the internet and purchased some magazines. I've put together some information about which magazines still publish fiction, word counts, rates of pay, how to submit etc. But some of the...

“Takeoff and landing are considered the most dangerous parts of a flight. And so it goes with stories.” Jenifer Hixson

“The common stories are one plus one equals two. We get it, they make sense. But the good stories are about one plus one equals three.” Ken Burns

Good stories are driven by conflict, tension, and high stakes. William Landay

But then, that's the beauty of writing stories - each one is an exploratory journey in search of a reason and a shape. And when you find that reason and that shape, there's no feeling like it.' T C Boyle

New blog post by Claire G – discussions in this thread, please --- The Long and Short of It I enjoy writing short stories, which is a complete one-eighty compared to how I used to feel. I used to wonder how an author could convey so much meaning in so few words. It took practice and the...

This blog hit me at jsut the right moment. https://foxprinteditorial.com/2024/11/14/how-specifics-make-your-stories-universal/

This blog hit me at jsut the right moment. https://foxprinteditorial.com/2024/11/14/how-specifics-make-your-stories-universal/

Whether it’s poetry or short stories, [I’m writing] because I am really consumed with some question or series of questions grouped under the same obsession. I keep writing until I’m sick of exploring that question . . . I think that every writer should have a question they can ask that there is...

Short stories consume you faster. They're connected to brevity. With the short story, you are up against mortality. I know how tough they are as a form, but they're also a total joy. Ali Smith

I have written 20 books, and each one is like having a baby. Writing is not easy; some people want to write books but just can't put a story together. I can put together a story that interests both me and my readers. Jackie Collins