Craft Posts

Writing into Silence

How pauses and white space tell the story

Nov 30 •

The Art of Compression in Flash Fiction

Making Every Word Count

Oct 17 •

Blooming on the Page

Stories of Growth and Renewal

Sep 21 •

Seasonal Stories: Beyond the Clichés

Christmas Countdown comp is open!

Sep 8 •

The Slow Burn: Writing Between Fire and Ash

The summer has left us in southwest Scotland and autumn is here.

Sep 7 •

Crossing Over: Writing Stories That Live on the Threshold

Exploring the theme for our November 2025 edition

Sep 2 •

Subtext in Flash Fiction

Saying more by writing less

Aug 20 •

Playing with Time in Flash Fiction

Backwards, forwards, and staying present

Aug 1 •

Editing for Flash Impact

From first draft to final polish

Jul 11 •

Final Lines That Linger

Writing memorable endings in flash fictions

Jun 24 •

The Emotional Architecture of Flash Fiction

The blueprint beneath the words

Jun 15 •

Unearthing Treasure in Your Stories

The clock's ticking on our GOLD themed submissions for Edition 9, with just 10 days left before the end of May deadline.

May 21 •

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