Editor’s note: Poynter announced that the newly renamed 2024 Poynter Journalism Prizes will feature a category honoring longtime writing coach Roy Peter Clark and recognizing compelling short writing ...

When Joan Leegant begins writing a short story, she doesn’t have a theme, character, or even intention in mind. Instead, she begins with one sentence and sees where it takes her. Fans of the short ...

Competition deadline: 31st July 2026 Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for ...

Writing short stories presents a unique challenge, requiring a careful balance of creativity, structure, and brevity. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), writers now have access to tools ...