Kate Coghlan

An illustration of an old man who looks rather like a wise Gandalf. Above his head is written some text, which reads: Fiction builds empathy. Fiction is something you build up from 26 letters and a handful of punctuation marks. And you, and you alone, using your imagination, create a world and people it and look out through other eyes. You’re being someone else, and when you return to your own world, you’re going to be slightly changed

Part of a visual essay on why we need libraries written for The Guardian; words by Neil Gaiman, illustration by Chris Riddell.

I did not win (again). Sad. Might perk up and try next month but let’s see…

Have you voted for your favourite story yet? There’s still time and there’s just a few votes between 3 stories in the lead! www.retreatwest.co.uk/october-2023...

NEW! Under represented writer residencies - Bridport Prize

Fully funded writer residencies in Dorset. Please share

Ten micros on the theme of sun, one is mine but I must keep shtum. Please read and vote! #flashfiction

Well that’s intriguing. Congrats

New Prize for non fiction by black wimen. Please share
cassavarepublic.biz/black-womens...

Thank you Matt. Yes on Monday - prob not worth learning meditation/adopting another pet.

Just realised this is why I have so many pets.

Thanks Matt. Now it feels like such a long wait until the next stage. I either have to learn to meditate or enter another million-billion competitions immediately to distract me. Tips?

I’m pretty sure you’re not being paid for all you do Matt. Thank you very much.

Me, me, me! And a few others - may the best micros reach the next stage! #microfiction #writersunited (Are there hashtags over here? Just making a few up).

Writers! Do you have a masterpiece handy? ...

For the next month, we're open to submissions from women writers. For more information, head here:

www.galleybeggar.co.uk/submissions

(We'll be very grateful if you could share widely!)

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia screencap with Frank wearing a ‘Life is Happy’ t-shirt

Happy Monday everyone! Let’s get the positive vibes flowing for the new week!

Hope everyone has a good one and the words flow!

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Hello. Nice to meet you!

Prattlefog & Gravelrap | Matt Kendrick | Substack A monthly article series about the elements of short fiction: ideas for rocket-boosting your writing craft, reading recommendations, and other writing-related ramblings. Click to read Prattlefog & Gra...

I've got a new newsletter coming out next week with a few bits and bobs I'm excited to share with the writing community. Would love to reach 1600 subscribers before then. If you read & enjoy my monthly ramblings, please spread the word by reposting. TY!

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