Christopher Fielden
@christopherfielden.bsky.social
Award-winning writer and editor. Drummer in Airbus, Little Villains and Three Day Week. Member of ALCS, ASCAP, Clockhouse London Writers and Stokes Croft Writers.
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My November ✍️ newsletter contains details of 9 new writing competitions & other publishing opportunities, a micro fiction workshop, FanStory interview, charity dictionary and lots of lovely writing news 🎉 mailchi.mp/christopherf...
New book in the house 📖 Daft Defintitions is being published on Friday 🎉 It's a dictionary filled with amusing definitions for everyday, obscure & fictional words. Proceeds from book sales support @sheffield4c, an amazing UK charity. More news on Friday 👀
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
New book in the house 📖 Daft Defintitions is being published on Friday 🎉 It's a dictionary filled with amusing definitions for everyday, obscure & fictional words. Proceeds from book sales support @sheffield4c, an amazing UK charity. More news on Friday 👀
A date for your diaries 📖 Our next event – Talking Tales #40 – is taking place on Thursday 26th February 2026 at The Robin Hood 🎉 Optional theme: "Hibernation" 💤 Hosted by: @markrutterford.bsky.social 💟 Hope to see you all there 🗣️🎤
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A date for your diaries 📖 Our next event – Talking Tales #40 – is taking place on Thursday 26th February 2026 at The Robin Hood 🎉 Optional theme: "Hibernation" 💤 Hosted by: @markrutterford.bsky.social 💟 Hope to see you all there 🗣️🎤
My November ✍️ newsletter contains details of 9 new writing competitions & other publishing opportunities, a micro fiction workshop, FanStory interview, charity dictionary and lots of lovely writing news 🎉 mailchi.mp/christopherf...
November 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
My November ✍️ newsletter contains details of 9 new writing competitions & other publishing opportunities, a micro fiction workshop, FanStory interview, charity dictionary and lots of lovely writing news 🎉 mailchi.mp/christopherf...
In ✍️ newsletter #45: a new exclusive publishing resource, more writing comps & publishing opportunities + meeting dates for November & December 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
November 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
In ✍️ newsletter #45: a new exclusive publishing resource, more writing comps & publishing opportunities + meeting dates for November & December 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
The Letter Review Prizes ✍️ Open until 29 Dec. 4 categories:
1) Nonfiction: 5,000 words $20 entry $333 prize
2) Poetry: 70 lines $15 entry $333 prize
3) Short Fiction: 5,000 words $20 entry $333 prize
4) Prize for Books: 5,000 words $25 entry $333 prize
letterreview.com/information/
1) Nonfiction: 5,000 words $20 entry $333 prize
2) Poetry: 70 lines $15 entry $333 prize
3) Short Fiction: 5,000 words $20 entry $333 prize
4) Prize for Books: 5,000 words $25 entry $333 prize
letterreview.com/information/
November 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The Letter Review Prizes ✍️ Open until 29 Dec. 4 categories:
1) Nonfiction: 5,000 words $20 entry $333 prize
2) Poetry: 70 lines $15 entry $333 prize
3) Short Fiction: 5,000 words $20 entry $333 prize
4) Prize for Books: 5,000 words $25 entry $333 prize
letterreview.com/information/
1) Nonfiction: 5,000 words $20 entry $333 prize
2) Poetry: 70 lines $15 entry $333 prize
3) Short Fiction: 5,000 words $20 entry $333 prize
4) Prize for Books: 5,000 words $25 entry $333 prize
letterreview.com/information/
The third and final set of pics (PART 2) from October's Talking Tales – 8 more AWESOME performers 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone for their inspiring performances ❤️ Subs for our next event, in February, will be opening soon ✍️
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The third and final set of pics (PART 2) from October's Talking Tales – 8 more AWESOME performers 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone for their inspiring performances ❤️ Subs for our next event, in February, will be opening soon ✍️
The third and final set of pics (PART 1) from October's Talking Tales – 8 more AWESOME performers 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone for their inspiring performances ❤️ Subs for our next event, in February, will be opening soon ✍️
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The third and final set of pics (PART 1) from October's Talking Tales – 8 more AWESOME performers 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone for their inspiring performances ❤️ Subs for our next event, in February, will be opening soon ✍️
In ✍️ newsletter #44: a writing prompt, writing comps & publishing opportunities, resource news + meeting dates for November & December 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/writing-news...
November 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
In ✍️ newsletter #44: a writing prompt, writing comps & publishing opportunities, resource news + meeting dates for November & December 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/writing-news...
The @notquitewrite.com prize for #flashfiction is a quarterly #writingcompetition ✍️ 2026 dates: Jan 23-25, Apr 24-26, Jul 24-26 & Oct 23-25. 500 words. AU$35 entry. AU$1,500 top prize 🎉 Shortlist published in anthology and read on podcast. notquitewritepodcast.com/prize/ref/ch...
November 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The @notquitewrite.com prize for #flashfiction is a quarterly #writingcompetition ✍️ 2026 dates: Jan 23-25, Apr 24-26, Jul 24-26 & Oct 23-25. 500 words. AU$35 entry. AU$1,500 top prize 🎉 Shortlist published in anthology and read on podcast. notquitewritepodcast.com/prize/ref/ch...
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Anyone wanting to learn more about short story writing, from initial ideas to submitting for publication, then take a look at this online Masterclass on December 9.
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How to Write Short Stories
: a masterclass with Ken Elkes, Sanjida Kay, Joe Melia & Brontë Schiltz · Zoom · Luma
A 90-minute masterclass on writing compelling short stories — from first draft to final submission — with expert authors and an editor, including a live Q&A…
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November 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Anyone wanting to learn more about short story writing, from initial ideas to submitting for publication, then take a look at this online Masterclass on December 9.
luma.com/czorgssu
luma.com/czorgssu
The second set of pics (PART 2) from October's Talking Tales – 8 more FANTABULOUS performers 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone for their inspiring performances ❤️ One more set of pics to come 👀
November 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The second set of pics (PART 2) from October's Talking Tales – 8 more FANTABULOUS performers 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone for their inspiring performances ❤️ One more set of pics to come 👀
The second set of pics (PART 1) from October's Talking Tales – 8 more FANTABULOUS performers 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone for their inspiring performances ❤️ One more set of pics to come 👀 keep your eyes peeled
November 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The second set of pics (PART 1) from October's Talking Tales – 8 more FANTABULOUS performers 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone for their inspiring performances ❤️ One more set of pics to come 👀 keep your eyes peeled
The Wolverhampton Literature Festival #PoetryCompetition (run via the Poets, Prattlers and Pandemonialists website) is open for entries until 31st December 2025. 40-lines max. £4 entry fee. £400 top prize. Winners might be published online. pandemonialists.co.uk/wolves-lit-f...
November 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The Wolverhampton Literature Festival #PoetryCompetition (run via the Poets, Prattlers and Pandemonialists website) is open for entries until 31st December 2025. 40-lines max. £4 entry fee. £400 top prize. Winners might be published online. pandemonialists.co.uk/wolves-lit-f...
In ✍️ newsletter #43: lots of writing comps & publishing opportunities, a free author presentation + meeting dates for November & December 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
November 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
In ✍️ newsletter #43: lots of writing comps & publishing opportunities, a free author presentation + meeting dates for November & December 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
The Bristol School of Writing has a call for subs for its 2nd #shortstorycollection. Open to writers from SW England. Deadline 1st Feb 2026. Theme, fear: fiction, poetry & memoir. 3,000 words max. No submission fee. All published authors receive an eBook. thebristolschoolofwriting.co.uk/submissions/
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
The Bristol School of Writing has a call for subs for its 2nd #shortstorycollection. Open to writers from SW England. Deadline 1st Feb 2026. Theme, fear: fiction, poetry & memoir. 3,000 words max. No submission fee. All published authors receive an eBook. thebristolschoolofwriting.co.uk/submissions/
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We never agree on countdowns. To keep the peace, everyone's method is getting a turn this time. So there are "7 days" left to enter #TheMikey, not counting today or the deadline day*. Ends midnight ET Nov. 15.
*this is obviously not how countdowns work but someone made a chart and here we all are
*this is obviously not how countdowns work but someone made a chart and here we all are
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We never agree on countdowns. To keep the peace, everyone's method is getting a turn this time. So there are "7 days" left to enter #TheMikey, not counting today or the deadline day*. Ends midnight ET Nov. 15.
*this is obviously not how countdowns work but someone made a chart and here we all are
*this is obviously not how countdowns work but someone made a chart and here we all are
The first 8 pics (PART 2) of AMAZING readers from last week's Talking Tales 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone for their fantastic performances ❤️ More pics from the event coming soon... 👀
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The first 8 pics (PART 2) of AMAZING readers from last week's Talking Tales 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone for their fantastic performances ❤️ More pics from the event coming soon... 👀
The @elegantliterature.bsky.social November Short Story Competition is open for entries. The theme this month is “Lasting Legacy”. Closes 30th November 2025. 2,000 words max. $10 to enter. Top prize is $3,000 + 10c per word and publication. www.elegantliterature.com?aff=ChrisFie...
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The @elegantliterature.bsky.social November Short Story Competition is open for entries. The theme this month is “Lasting Legacy”. Closes 30th November 2025. 2,000 words max. $10 to enter. Top prize is $3,000 + 10c per word and publication. www.elegantliterature.com?aff=ChrisFie...
RushmoorWriters turn 75 in November. To celebrate, Helen Callaghan, author of "Dear Amy", is speaking at an event on Wednesday 12th Nov at 7.30pm. The meeting is free to attend. If you're interested, please contact JaneSleight at [email protected]
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
RushmoorWriters turn 75 in November. To celebrate, Helen Callaghan, author of "Dear Amy", is speaking at an event on Wednesday 12th Nov at 7.30pm. The meeting is free to attend. If you're interested, please contact JaneSleight at [email protected]
Ready for 70s noise in Watchet 🕺
November 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Ready for 70s noise in Watchet 🕺
In ✍️ newsletter #42: a new book to download in the resource area, more writing comps & publishing opportunities, an interview + meeting dates 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
November 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM
In ✍️ newsletter #42: a new book to download in the resource area, more writing comps & publishing opportunities, an interview + meeting dates 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
Happy Hulloween 🎃 I'm pleased to announce that the To Hull And Back Short Story Anthology 2025 has been published today in print and eBook formats 🎉 www.christopherfielden.com/books/to-hul...
October 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Happy Hulloween 🎃 I'm pleased to announce that the To Hull And Back Short Story Anthology 2025 has been published today in print and eBook formats 🎉 www.christopherfielden.com/books/to-hul...
A pic of the Talking Tales 39 crew from last night - huge thanks to all the amazing readers, it was a fabulous evening 🎉 More pics of the readers coming soon 👀 The next Talking Tales is being held on 26th Feb 2026, hosted by @markrutterford.bsky.social ❤️ Oh, and Happy Halloween 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A pic of the Talking Tales 39 crew from last night - huge thanks to all the amazing readers, it was a fabulous evening 🎉 More pics of the readers coming soon 👀 The next Talking Tales is being held on 26th Feb 2026, hosted by @markrutterford.bsky.social ❤️ Oh, and Happy Halloween 🎃
A nice jazz hands pic 🤗 and a couple of other group shots of tribe SCW at Talking Tales 8 at the Bath Fringe Festival 2016
October 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A nice jazz hands pic 🤗 and a couple of other group shots of tribe SCW at Talking Tales 8 at the Bath Fringe Festival 2016
London Fog Literary is a new UK-based online #literarymagazine currently accepting subs for their 1st edition. 1,000 words min, 3,000 max. Free to submit. No payment (yet – they hope to pay in the future). Successful subs are published in the magazine. londonfoglit.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
London Fog Literary is a new UK-based online #literarymagazine currently accepting subs for their 1st edition. 1,000 words min, 3,000 max. Free to submit. No payment (yet – they hope to pay in the future). Successful subs are published in the magazine. londonfoglit.com