A writing prize open to all forms of narrative prose, be that flash fiction, short-short, vignette, haibun, hermit crab, prose poem or work that sits outside such labels.

A writing prize open to all forms of narrative prose, be that flash fiction, short-short, vignette, haibun, hermit crab, prose poem or work that sits outside such labels.

Longlist – 2026 Gooseberry Pie Annual Writing Competition by Diane D. Gillette  The mother of the bride sobs uncontrollably, mascara running down her flushed cheeks, which she dabs at with a lace hank...

Shortlist – 2026 Gooseberry Pie Annual Writing Competition by Amy Barnes as they’ve done for centuries and eons and will do for eternity, but they find the cupboards are empty as they’ve unexpectedly ...

Longlist – 2026 Gooseberry Pie Annual Writing Competition by Diane D. Gillette  The mother of the bride sobs uncontrollably, mascara running down her flushed cheeks, which she dabs at with a lace hank...

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12 posts published by Fictive Dream during March 2026

“It can be discouraging, especially when you follow so many other writers on social media and it seems like everyone else is sharing a new publication every other day.

Photo by Shamblen Studios on Unsplash Gooseberry Pie launched in December 2023 with our first issue published January 18, 2024. What started as an idea to publish one six-sentence story per week quick...

We huddle together on the front porch of the house we are currently squatting in. What flickering hope we have for survival will eventually ...

In this workshop, you’ll explore what makes a personal story compelling, uncover overlooked moments, and learn how to shape them into powerful narratives.

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Photo by Matthieu Joannon on Unsplash by Diane D. Gillette It’s the fifth anniversary of Jasper’s death day, and per usual, I’m in the backyard grilling sausages from my father’s butcher shop, filling...