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It’s my honor to present the winner for the Creepy Story Contest. I enjoyed this story’s strong writing, vivid descriptions, and haunting ending. I hope you do, too! —Janelle
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My head throbbed in time...
It’s my pleasure to present the runner-up for the Creepy Story Contest. I found the structure of this story innovative and the vibe unsettling, and it kept me guessing throughout. Enjoy! —Janelle
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If you missed my usual Lit Mag Lounge post this past Sunday (there wasn’t one 🙃), have no fear…I’ve got FOUR posts headed your way this week!
Today, I’m excited to announce the results of the Creepy Story Contest:
🥇 Winner: “This Is Not...
Welcome to Publishing Diaries! In each diary, you’ll meet a writer who has had a piece published in a literary magazine in the last year or so. They’ll share insights about writing, revising, submitting, and ultimately getting the piece pub...
I have a confession to make. Despite publishing weekly here on Substack, I avoid writing more than I actually write.
In a world that seems filled with writers who have disciplined writing routines, numerous pieces in the works, and publish...
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The writers behind this newsletter.
Writer, teacher at The Writers Studio, former editor at Carve Magazine, former reader at The Masters Review. Find me at janellewrites.com
Writer on motherhood, culture, books, personal finance, belonging and belongings. Editor of Open Secrets Magazine and host of podcast Finders and Keepers. https://rachelkramerbussel.com
Open Secrets is a lit mag and community for memorable, revealing personal essays about all the subjects we're taught to keep “secret.”
Hinterland is a print and digital magazine dedicated to publishing the best new creative nonfiction. Established 2018.
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