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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 15/09/2026
Announcing our 2026 Nightmare on Story Street Flash Fiction Contest!
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Nightmare on Story Street
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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 03/09/2026
Thanks to @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social for taking time to visit and talk about writing the uncanny, nature, and his fantastic writing craft book, Wonderbook. #writing #podcast #writincommunity #writingadvice #writingtips #scifi #booksky #writers #authors #writesky #writersky
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Writing the Uncanny: Writing Advice from Jeff VanderMeer - The Epilogue...
In this episode of our podcast for writers (who take craft too seriously), take a journey into the uncanny with award-winning author Jeff VanderMeer where […]
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 19/08/2026
Listen to author @authorrhysbowen.bsky.social on The Epilogue… as she talks about writing craft and her new book! #writingtips, #writingadvice, #authorinterviews
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Rhys Bowen: The Epilogue...Interview
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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 19/08/2026
Award-winning author @authorrhysbowen.bsky.social recently joined The Epilogue… to discuss writing historical fiction, mystery, and her brand new book! Give the episode a listen and remember to subscribe! #writers, #writing, #writingcommunity, #authors, #podcast
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Writing Historical Fiction: Writing Advice from Rhys Bowen - The Epilogue...
Writing Mysteries and Writing Historical Fiction: Author Interview with Rhys Bowen In this episode of The Epilogue…, we dive into history and mystery with award-winning […]
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 02/07/2026
Just a short note to tell you that Summer on Story Street Flash Fiction Contest is now open! storystreetwriters.com/submit-your-… #writingcommunity, #submissionopportunities, #writingcontests, #writers
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Summer on Story Street Contest Open!
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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 17/02/2026
Award-winning author Ben Fountain visited the Epilogue… to discuss character voice, big themes and complexity, and talks about the process of having one of his works adapted into a film. Give a listen and subscribe! #writers, #writing, #writingcommunity, #authors, #podcast
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Ben Fountain: Giving Voice to Story and Theme - The Epilogue
This episode, we dive into storytelling with award-winning author Ben Fountain.
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 30/12/2025
Get a jump start on those writing resolutions with our New Year on Story Street 100 word flash fiction contest! $100 prize!
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New Year on Story Street: Flash Fiction Contest!
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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 03/12/2025
Newbery Honor and Caldecott winning author Lauren Wolk just visited The Epilogue... the other week to talk about writing for younger readers, connecting with setting, and letting your characters develop. Give a listen and subscribe! #writers, #writing, #authors, #writingcommunity, #writersky
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Lauren Wolk: Write Your Own Lightning - The Epilogue
Today we get to share a conversation with the delightful Lauren Wolk, Newbery Honor and Caldecott winning author who crafts stories for middle-grade readers.
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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 17/09/2025
Many thank yous to the lovely @gailcarriger.bsky.social who stopped by The Epilogue... to talk about the Heroine’s Journey, writing series, and the writer as archaeologist. Give a listen and subscribe! Read The Heroine’s Journey! #writers, #writing, #authors, #writingcommunity, #writersky
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Gail Carriger: The Heroine’s Journey
Explore the unique storytelling journey of legendary quests and the heroine's path in fiction with bestselling author Gail Carriger.
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 01/09/2025
Our Hundred Word Horror Contest is back! Open to submissions Sept 15-30, 2025. Winners published Oct 31! Win $100!
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Nightmare on Story Street Returns: Flash Fiction Contest!
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Michael Stubblefield @m.stubblefield.net · 30/08/2025
#writing, #writingcommunity, #authors
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 29/08/2025
Hugo and Nebula Award winning author Charlie Jane Anders joins The Epilogue... podcast to talk about characters, protagonists and antagonists, and writing your way through troubling times.
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The Epilogue Interview: Charlie Jane Anders
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 03/06/2025
Story Street is excited to share a new writing podcast by Story Street writer Michael Stubblefield: The Epilogue... Each episode, Michael will interview successful authors about their stories and writing craft. Please check it out and give it a listen:
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New Podcast: The Epilogue...
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The Epilogue @theepilogue.net · 03/06/2025
In this first episode of the Epilogue… I interview author David Slayton. David is the author of White Trash Warlock, award-winning Dark Moon Shallow Sea. And upcoming Redneck Revenant! Thanks to @drslayton.bsky.social for taking the time to talk to me. #writers, #authors, #writingcommunity
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David Slayton: Writing Your Own Story
Explore writing advice from authors David Slayton and Michael Stubblefield, discussing identity, magic, and crafting unique characters.
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 29/05/2025
Last Chance! 100 words micro flash fiction contest. $100 prize. Submissions close May 30. #writers, #writingcommunity, #authors, #callforsubmissions, #callsforsubmission
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Summertime Sadness: Flash Fiction Contest!
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 12/05/2025
Something to do this Summer! 100 words micro flash fiction contest. $100 prize. Submissions open May 16-30.
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Summertime Sadness: Flash Fiction Contest!
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 17/04/2025
Ending Stories with Style
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Ending Stories with Style
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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
The thing about so-called generative artificial intelligence is, the intelligence isn't artificial. It's real. It's OURS. The techbros stole our intelligence (our data, our thoughts, our stories, our art) and used the software to regurgitate it and spackle it together into digital particleboard.
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 27/02/2025
Last call! Our spring time flash fiction is ending tomorrow! storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-... #writing, #authors, #writingcommunity, #flashfiction
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Springtime on Story Street Flash Contest-Now Open! – Story Street Writers
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 14/02/2025
CONTEST OPEN! @writingcommunity.bsky.social, #writers, #writingcontests, #writing, #flashfiction storystreetwriters.com/.../springti...
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 19/01/2025
Yes, you can get better at writing the same way you can get better at other skills. The key is deliberate practice.
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How to Write Your Way to Carnegie Hall
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year! To kick off the new year, we proudly announce the winners of our 2024 Holidays on Story Street flash fiction contest. To see the results and read the winning stories, go to: storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-... #writingcommunity, #writingcontests, #flashfiction, #writing
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 26/11/2024
Turkey's thawing and time is ticking! Get your 250-word Holiday flash fiction stories into Story Street by November 30th. See our website for rules and details. #writingcommunity, #writers, #writingcontests, #authors, #literarymagazines, #contests storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-...
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 20/11/2024
Only 10 days left in our Holiday Flash Fiction Contest! Don’t miss your chance at $100 and publication! #writing, #writingcommunity, #creative, #writingchallenge, #writingprompts, #writingcontests, #writingcontest, #writers, #flashfiction
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Our Next Contest: Holidays on Story Street – Story Street Writers
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Michael Stubblefield @m.stubblefield.net · 15/11/2024
#writers, #authors, #writingcommunity, #writingcontests, #callsforsubmission
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 15/11/2024
Submissions for our “Holidays on Story Street” open today! Click here for rules and details! storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-...
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 08/11/2024
Story Street Writers happily announce our Holiday Flash Fiction contest, with the theme: "The Aftermath". The contest is free to enter, open for entries from Nov 15 through Nov 30
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Our Next Contest: Holidays on Story Street
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 08/11/2024
Need some writing therapy but disappointed in NaNoWriMo this year? Start your own challenge. You don't need permission!
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Build Your Own Writing Challenge
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 31/10/2024
Nightmare on Story Street, Final Reckoning! Follow the link to meet the winners of our horror contest and read their stories on our just-released site: The Story Street Review. #writingcommunity, #literaryjournal, #writingcontest storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-...
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 30/09/2024
Last Call! Sept 30 is the last day to enter our Hundred Word Horror Contest. Time is running out! storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-... #writers, #authors, #writing-contest, #horror, #writing-community, #callforsubmissions
Nightmare on Story Street. Hundred Word Horror Contest. $100 Prize.
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 27/09/2024
New on Story Street! Read Michael Stubblefield’s latest craft article: “Show and Tell and Write: Writing Tools not Rules.” storystreetwriters.com/writing-craf...
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Michael Stubblefield @m.stubblefield.net · 25/09/2024
#writers, #writingcommunity, #writingcontest, #horror, #callforsubmissions, #authors
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Michael Stubblefield @m.stubblefield.net · 17/09/2024
#horror, #writingcontest, #authors,
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Maria Haskins @mariahaskins.com · 28/08/2024
I've made two starter packs with speculative fiction publications - magazines and podcasts - on Bluesky. I hope they make it easier for people to find & follow a whole bunch of great spec-fic venues. I'll keep adding as I go. Starter pack 1: go.bsky.app/4FbEmZU Starter pack 2: go.bsky.app/ASWSvfZ
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 24/08/2024
Story Street proudly announces our first annual Hundred Word Horror fiction contest. Winners will be announced on October 31. For prize information & guidelines, visit storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-... #writing, #contest, #writingcommunity, #horror, #authors
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Story Street @storystreetwriters.com · 11/07/2024
Writing ‘rules’ are really tools. Story structure is mostly about symmetry and balance. Check out the latest article by @mjstubblefield.bsky.social storystreetwriters.com/writing-craf...
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Writing Tools not Rules: Story Structures = Symmetry – Story Street Writers
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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 05/06/2024
I think a lot of early writers also conflate writing advice with publishing advice and even with storytelling advice and then also with advice about living the writer life. All so different!
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Selena Price 🙌 学中文 @theselenaprice.bsky.social · 24/04/2024
I saw this posted on twitter but I don't think that user is on BlueSky and I wanted to share it here... This interview with Ethan Hawke perfectly describes the importance of art.
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Michael Stubblefield @m.stubblefield.net · 05/04/2024
This is a post my friend wrote, about getting a life-shattering diagnosis and how it makes you think about your writing and the time you have left.
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Michael Stubblefield @m.stubblefield.net · 15/03/2024
Happy Pi Day! Also-one of my favorite ironic factoids that undermines all scientific reason-Einstein’s birthday!
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Nathan Bransford @nathanbransford.com · 26/02/2024
Sometimes writers can caught up in showing how characters, particularly children, arrived at possessing a bit of information and get lost in information-delivery cul-de-sacs. Characters can just know things!
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Characters can just know things
When we write novels, characters and settings can feel so real to us that it’s easy to lose sight of the authorial choices we’re making along the way. It can feel more like transcribing a world that a...
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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 21/02/2024
Always thought this "Are We Alone?" piece I wrote for The Guardian didn't get enough play. www.theguardian.com/books/2015/j...
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Are we alone? SF is as sure a guide as any
Any truth humans can find ‘out there’ remains speculative, and science and fiction are both still telling stories
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Alan Baxter @alanbaxter.bsky.social · 14/09/2023
Rejection is the default. Writers need to internalise the fuck out of this early on. You don't just need a great manuscript. You need a great ms at the right place in front of the right editor at the right time. This is lightning strike stuff. Don't quit. You're awesome.
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Michael Stubblefield @m.stubblefield.net · 10/09/2023
If you’ve been looking for a sign…
Sign display for banned books
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 19/08/2023
There’s a HURRICANE this weekend heading for Baja and Southern California. Folks, that is not in any way normal. I want to use my voice and platform today to urge action. We can start by ending subsidies and investments into fossil fuels. Full stop.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 17/08/2023
I have seen where scapegoating, if left unchallenged, leads. And it is a very dark place. This week, I chose to share my story with you in the hopes that we never repeat the heinous mistakes of the past. 3/
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The Ugly Danger of Scapegoating
George Takei writes about the dangers of Republican efforts to scapegoat the LGBTQ+ community, having been scapegoated along with the Japanese American community during WWII internment.
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Michael Stubblefield @m.stubblefield.net · 14/08/2023
Finally, we’re getting some use out of the legal system lately.
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Michael Stubblefield @m.stubblefield.net · 14/08/2023
As cool as it may have sounded to my younger self, it’s become clear that the sort climbing these mountains are an entitled mental space I don’t want to be a part of.
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