"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 (NIV) |
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Buddy, Microfiction by Hazel J. HallBetween the wire-barbed bar, lens cap of his life, he can see a worker approaching his cage. This time, she does not offer him food. She reaches for the sign above his cage ("Puppy for Sale") and pulls it down, the replacement already under-arm. "Dog for Sale; Marked Down." |
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Insomnia, a Poem by Christina E. PetridesMy stomach warm with bread, milk, honey chamomile, I lie down at midnight. Three hours thence I stare dry-eyed into the black air beyond the bedclothes. I take stock countless times; stay innocent of light; grimly muffle noises; Relax each tight fiber; imagine nothingness; despair in wild prayer. |
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32 Magazines that Publish Flash FictionThese magazines publish flash fiction; a few also publish micros. Many of them publish longer work too, as well as other genres, like nonfiction and poetry. Most, but not all, of these are open for submissions now. They are a mix of genre and literary outlets, and listed in no particular order. |
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85 Calls for Submissions in August 2022 - Paying MarketsThis August there are more than seven dozen calls for submissions. All of these are paying markets, and none charge submission fees. As always, every genre, style, and form is wanted, from short stories to poetry to essays. I post calls for submissions a few days prior to the first day of every month. |
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Writer's Digest Best Writing Advice Websites for Writers 2022Here are the top writing advice websites as identified in the 24th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2022 issue of Writer's Digest. Five authors (many of whom are also agents or editors) shed light on the nuances of a writing career, like how to ask other writers to blurb your book or how much of a current event should appear in your story (hello, pandemic). |
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