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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · 12d

Crepuscular welcomes back Chris Doty-Dunn! "Bad Advice" is free to Patrons today - watch for it 10/29 or join the Patreon to read it and all our exclusives now.

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · 12d

"Faded Facsimile" by J.E. Collins is now free to read!

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Chris Doty-Dunn @chrisdotydunn.com · 12d

Another story day for me! "Bad Advice" is available at @crepuscularmag.bsky.social today, and in 30 days if you don't subscribe (but you should it's cool over there).

September 29th: Bad Advice | Crepuscular Magazine

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Apex Magazine (is funding for 2026!) 🎉 @apexmag.bsky.social · 15d

ATTENTION!! 📢📢📢 We're hosting another Bluesky AMA to celebrate our 2026 Kickstarter THIS MONDAY, this time with @lesleyconner.bsky.social!! 📚✨

Share your burning questions, queries and quandaries in the comments below, and Lesley will select her favorites to answer on Monday!

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · 16d

Reading slush today and wanted to bump this little thread on patterns we see in our pile: 🧵

Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 3

We’re having an issue with our submissions where some people cannot access the form. If you are among them, email us and we’ll get you a workaround.

All that to say, there were a lot of stories in the pile, and it got me reflecting on some of the patterns. All opinions are Crepuscular's only!🧵/?

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Gideon Smith @gideonpsmith.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you @crepuscularmag.bsky.social for giving voice to this little piece! I can't think of a better home for it :)

Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · 28d

Crepuscular Welcomes Gideon P. Smith! "Unmedicated" is available to Patrons now. Watch for it October 13th or join us on the Patreon for access to all our early-release stories and exclusives.

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Melissa Jornd @melissajorndwrites.bsky.social · 28d

I am so bad at bluesky, hopefully third time I repost this correctly. My story "Opening the Attic" is free for everyone today! Based a little on depression, and a little on my aunt actually playing in the unfinished attic and always talking fondly about it. Hope you enjoy!

Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · 28d

"Opening the Attic" by Melissa Jornd is free to read today!

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Opening the Attic
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There’s activity—pipes groaning, lights buzzing, floorboards protesting—but I assume it’s downstairs stuff.

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · 28d

"Opening the Attic" by Melissa Jornd is free to read today!

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Anna Madden @brokenswanquill.bsky.social · Sep 7

Happy to announce "Passenger of the Weyward" will be published in @crepuscularmag.bsky.social! A story for anyone who has ever found the Weyward Stations, that place we go to make difficult choices ☕ 👜🎟️🚉

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · 28d

Crepuscular Welcomes Gideon P. Smith! "Unmedicated" is available to Patrons now. Watch for it October 13th or join us on the Patreon for access to all our early-release stories and exclusives.

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 29

"Pan's Gaze" by Chris Clemens is free to read today!

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 29

Crepuscular Welcomes J.E. Collins! "Faded Facsimile" is available to Patrons today. Watch for it September 29th or join the Patreon to read it and all our exclusives!

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 13

"Afterlife" by Maddie Logemann is free to read today!

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 13

Crepuscular welcomes back Melissa Jornd! "Opening the Attic" is available to Patrons today. Watch for it 9/13 or join the Patreon to read it today, along with all our exclusive interviews and essays.

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Anna Madden @brokenswanquill.bsky.social · Aug 5

Exciting news! "Passenger of the Weyward" has been accepted by @crepuscularmag.bsky.social! A little story about Weyward Stations (no cat-trains, sadly, but magical nonetheless) ☕ 👜🎟️🚉

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Gideon Smith @gideonpsmith.bsky.social · Aug 4

Just got an acceptance from @crepuscularmag.bsky.social ! Very happy this strange little piece found a home. :)

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Reach Your Apex @reachyourapex.bsky.social · Aug 3

Great thread on writing micro-fiction with several points that apply to all fiction.

For example: having a unique take on something isn't the same as just having a "gotcha" moment at the end. You'd be surprised how many stories rely on a "gotcha" moment.

Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 3

We’re having an issue with our submissions where some people cannot access the form. If you are among them, email us and we’ll get you a workaround.

All that to say, there were a lot of stories in the pile, and it got me reflecting on some of the patterns. All opinions are Crepuscular's only!🧵/?

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 3

Gotcha stories are particularly disappointing when the last line, clearly intended to be an AHA moment, falls flat. So if your story relies on this, make sure it’s potent!

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 3

We also see a lot of "gotcha" stories, where the last sentence reframes the piece or acts as a surprise. These can work, but it needs to be 'surprising but inevitable' - not just a surprise.

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 3

Inversely, for us, a neat idea isn't sufficient. There needs to be a story, an arc, some kind of change. Vignettes aren't usually going to be enough for us.

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 3

Microfiction isn't a vehicle for summarizing what should have been a longer story. If you're doing a lot of summary, or struggling to fit it all in, maybe that's not the length for your piece!

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 3

Drabbles are a hard sell because they often feel stilted, forced to fit within 100 words when it really needed more.

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 3

If your story is a metaphor, don't sacrifice plot for the message. We love a good metaphor, but not at the expense of the story.

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 3

We’re having an issue with our submissions where some people cannot access the form. If you are among them, email us and we’ll get you a workaround.

All that to say, there were a lot of stories in the pile, and it got me reflecting on some of the patterns. All opinions are Crepuscular's only!🧵/?

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Crepuscular Magazine @crepuscularmag.bsky.social · Aug 3

Thanks for listing us!

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