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We are just readers here so will have similar opinions to others, and all likes and dislikes are subjective, but we use prompts in each issue of...
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Short stories
You write short pieces of fiction (including flash fiction) and would like to hear from other writers who publish work in this form, and also find out more about how to get your stories published.
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You've got to be in it to win it: Diana Bretherick looks at the importance of entering writing competitions. For more free articles on the writing...
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13th October 2020
The majority travel a more circuitous route, coming to writing later in life and from other careers. Yet in our fast-paced, success-driven world,...
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13th October 2020
Eliza Robertson, author of acclaimed collection Wallflowers and winner of the 2013 Commonwealth short story prize, shares her advice on writing...
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Launching in April 2015, pennyshorts.com will sell short stories of all genres at 50p per click, or an annual subscription of £20. 50% of...
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Much has been written about self-publishing novels but little about bringing out short stories and poetry. I have ventured into both of these...