Brilliant Flash Fiction

10/11/2026

We have so many questions, but mostly we need to know whether the dog walked around in them afterward

10/11/2026

LitMags paying up to $480: https://authorspublish.com/5-paying-literary-magazines-to-submit-to-in-october-2026/

These literary magazines pay for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

Happy Birthday, Groucho Marx!

10/02/2026

Great reading here. Thanks to the authors who sent us their work, and also gratitude to Laurie Scavo, Webmaster, who designed this lovely issue.

Cuts and WoundsBy M.J. Hong I open the door to my apartment and find Jesus Christ sitting on the futon watching Judge Judy. Did Mom send him? I haven’t been returning her calls. How was your day? H…

09/30/2026

Thank you, New Pages, for this.

This week’s recommended reading features flash fiction by Robert D. Marion and Jeff Radwell from the June 2026 issue of Brilliant Flash Fiction.

09/30/2026

How do you fully engage your readers through your writing: https://authorspublish.com/lectures/free-talk-providing-room-for-the-reader-striking-the-balance-of-mystery-and-clarity/

In this free talk, we'll show you:
✨ Examples of short prose and poetry to see how each piece creates a meaningful reading experience.
✨ Techniques and insights you can easily apply to your writing to engage your readers.
✨ How to create emotional resonance and strike a balance between mystery and clarity in your writing.

Can't make it live? Don't worry!
We'll send a recording of the lecture to those who sign up. 😊