The Phare

10/06/2026

Phare writers and readers - discount code for ‘show don’t tell’ conference!

Reedsy’s upcoming conference, “Beyond “Show, Don’t Tell, is led by renowned editor, former literary agent, and writing coach Mary Kole, whose teaching blends clarity, compassion, and decades of industry insight.

Live online: 16 & 23 June

Phare followers get $10 OFF with our exclusive discount code THEPHARE10

Why attend?
• Learn how to build scenes that truly move your reader
• Strengthen emotional depth and character interiority
• Get practical, actionable tools you can apply immediately
• Ask Mary your questions during live sessions
• Connect with a global community of writers committed to craft

🔗 Sign up: https://reedsy.com/learning/events/beyond-show-dont-tell

10/06/2026

Phare writers and readers - discount code for ‘show don’t tell’ conference!

Reedsy’s upcoming conference, “Beyond “Show, Don’t Tell, is led by renowned editor, former literary agent, and writing coach Mary Kole, whose teaching blends clarity, compassion, and decades of industry insight.

Live online: 16 & 23 June

Phare followers get $10 OFF with our exclusive discount code THEPHARE10

Why attend?
• Learn how to build scenes that truly move your reader
• Strengthen emotional depth and character interiority
• Get practical, actionable tools you can apply immediately
• Ask Mary your questions during live sessions
• Connect with a global community of writers committed to craft

🔗 Sign up: https://reedsy.com/learning/events/beyond-show-dont-tell

In this workshop, editor Mary Kole will show you how to master the technique of showing and telling to improve voice, character development, and pacing in your work.

29/05/2026

Flash Dash opens tomorrow!

500 words. £100 and free entry to Reedsy Learning conference of your choice.

www.thephare.com/flashdash

All you need to know about submitting your work to The Phare

23/05/2026

What makes a great flash fiction? A spark. A twist. A moment that lingers.

Got a story simmering? Get ready Flash Dash opens 30 May!

500 words. £100.

www.thephare.com/flashdash

All you need to know about submitting your work to The Phare

16/05/2026

Sharpen your pencils.

Our flash competition is coming soon.

Flash Dash - short, sharp and full of spark!

www.thephare/flashdash

16/05/2026

Sharpen your pencils.

Our flash competition is coming soon.

Flash Dash - short, sharp and full of spark!

www.thephare/flashdash

25/01/2026

Now you can hear the wonderful stories and poems we publish on our ‘Let’s Listen’ page.

Great for in the car, walking the dog, or just sitting back with a cuppa!

www.thephare.com/letslisten

25/01/2026

Now you can hear the wonderful stories and poems we publish on our ‘Let’s Listen’ page.

Great for in the car, walking the dog, or just sitting back with a cuppa!

Our published writers and poets read us their work.

24/12/2025

Wishing all our writers, poets, and readers a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2026.

19/12/2025

Words have no borders. Our readers stretch across continents.

Each issue carries stories and poems that spark connection and conversation, proving that literature truly travels everywhere.

Whether you’re curled up in a café in Paris or scrolling on a train in Tokyo, The Phare is your beacon of creativity.

Join our worldwide community of readers at thephare.com.