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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2 x writing ✍️ workshops with limited spaces running in February & March 2026 – book 'em while you can! mailchi.mp/christopherf...
The @elegantliterature.bsky.social February short story competition is open for entries. The theme this month is “Wild Worship”. Closes 28th February 2026. 2,000 words max. $10 to enter. Top prize is $3,000 + 10c per word and publication. www.elegantliterature.com/contest/
February 2, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The @elegantliterature.bsky.social February short story competition is open for entries. The theme this month is “Wild Worship”. Closes 28th February 2026. 2,000 words max. $10 to enter. Top prize is $3,000 + 10c per word and publication. www.elegantliterature.com/contest/
2 x writing ✍️ workshops with limited spaces running in February & March 2026 – book 'em while you can! mailchi.mp/christopherf...
January 31, 2026 at 10:13 AM
2 x writing ✍️ workshops with limited spaces running in February & March 2026 – book 'em while you can! mailchi.mp/christopherf...
In ✍️ newsletter #55: lots of new writing comps & publishing opportunities + more 2026 workshop dates & info + a bit of 🎵 musical news 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/writing-news...
January 31, 2026 at 9:51 AM
In ✍️ newsletter #55: lots of new writing comps & publishing opportunities + more 2026 workshop dates & info + a bit of 🎵 musical news 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/writing-news...
We Want Another World “Fight for another world, write for another world!” or “How an individual can make a change” short story competition is open until 31st May 2026. 25,000 words. Free to enter. Top prize is one year of writing guidance. wewantanotherworld.nu/short-story-...
January 30, 2026 at 10:14 AM
We Want Another World “Fight for another world, write for another world!” or “How an individual can make a change” short story competition is open until 31st May 2026. 25,000 words. Free to enter. Top prize is one year of writing guidance. wewantanotherworld.nu/short-story-...
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The @gooselane.bsky.social Claire Harris #poetryprize is open until 31st March. Manuscripts should be 48-100 pages. Free to enter. Top prize is $1,000, a contract for the publication under the icehouse poetry imprint + public readings in at least 3 Canadian cities. gooselane.com/pages/claire...
January 28, 2026 at 12:46 AM
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The @creativefutureuk.bsky.social Writers’ Award is open until 5th May for fiction, creative non-fiction & poetry. Theme: “Material”. 2,000 words, 50 lines poetry. Free entry. £75 top prize. Winners are published in an anthology. www.creativefuture.org.uk/for-writers/...
January 27, 2026 at 9:17 AM
The @creativefutureuk.bsky.social Writers’ Award is open until 5th May for fiction, creative non-fiction & poetry. Theme: “Material”. 2,000 words, 50 lines poetry. Free entry. £75 top prize. Winners are published in an anthology. www.creativefuture.org.uk/for-writers/...
In ✍️ newsletter #54: a new flash fiction workshop in the resource area, writing comps & publishing opportunities + more 2026 meeting info 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
January 24, 2026 at 1:17 PM
In ✍️ newsletter #54: a new flash fiction workshop in the resource area, writing comps & publishing opportunities + more 2026 meeting info 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
The (HCGEC) is open for registration until 10th Feb 2026, subs by 23rd Feb. For students aged 13-18. 3 prompts in each category (creative, argumentative & journalistic). 500 words. Entry fee $15 using code CLUB-CF. $1,000 prize. Winners published online. essaycomp.org
January 23, 2026 at 9:39 AM
The (HCGEC) is open for registration until 10th Feb 2026, subs by 23rd Feb. For students aged 13-18. 3 prompts in each category (creative, argumentative & journalistic). 500 words. Entry fee $15 using code CLUB-CF. $1,000 prize. Winners published online. essaycomp.org
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256 Stories ✍️ is open for subs on a rolling basis – every time 256 stories are received, an anthology is published. 256 words. £2.56 submission fee. No cash prize, but every entry is published in a print anthology and proceeds are donated to charity ❤️ 256stories.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 10:04 AM
The @gooselane.bsky.social Claire Harris #poetryprize is open until 31st March. Manuscripts should be 48-100 pages. Free to enter. Top prize is $1,000, a contract for the publication under the icehouse poetry imprint + public readings in at least 3 Canadian cities. gooselane.com/pages/claire...
January 21, 2026 at 10:19 AM
The @gooselane.bsky.social Claire Harris #poetryprize is open until 31st March. Manuscripts should be 48-100 pages. Free to enter. Top prize is $1,000, a contract for the publication under the icehouse poetry imprint + public readings in at least 3 Canadian cities. gooselane.com/pages/claire...
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Please like this reel. It took ages to make 😂
More importantly, please join us for the first ever write-off!
Prompts drop this Friday 12PM AEDT
✏️500 words
💰AU$4,000 in prizes
➕(Currently) a 1:35 chance of winning a cash prize and a 1:1 chance of winning our hearts!
More importantly, please join us for the first ever write-off!
Prompts drop this Friday 12PM AEDT
✏️500 words
💰AU$4,000 in prizes
➕(Currently) a 1:35 chance of winning a cash prize and a 1:1 chance of winning our hearts!
January 20, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Please like this reel. It took ages to make 😂
More importantly, please join us for the first ever write-off!
Prompts drop this Friday 12PM AEDT
✏️500 words
💰AU$4,000 in prizes
➕(Currently) a 1:35 chance of winning a cash prize and a 1:1 chance of winning our hearts!
More importantly, please join us for the first ever write-off!
Prompts drop this Friday 12PM AEDT
✏️500 words
💰AU$4,000 in prizes
➕(Currently) a 1:35 chance of winning a cash prize and a 1:1 chance of winning our hearts!
256 Stories ✍️ is open for subs on a rolling basis – every time 256 stories are received, an anthology is published. 256 words. £2.56 submission fee. No cash prize, but every entry is published in a print anthology and proceeds are donated to charity ❤️ 256stories.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:41 AM
256 Stories ✍️ is open for subs on a rolling basis – every time 256 stories are received, an anthology is published. 256 words. £2.56 submission fee. No cash prize, but every entry is published in a print anthology and proceeds are donated to charity ❤️ 256stories.co.uk
Got the shortlist for the @elegantliterature.bsky.social Dec comp. Some brilliant writing... decision making nightmare! While I'm busy with that, enter the “Ink & Iron” contest. Closes 31st Jan 26. 2,000 words. $10 entry. $3,000 prize + 10c per word & publication. www.elegantliterature.com/contest/
January 19, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Got the shortlist for the @elegantliterature.bsky.social Dec comp. Some brilliant writing... decision making nightmare! While I'm busy with that, enter the “Ink & Iron” contest. Closes 31st Jan 26. 2,000 words. $10 entry. $3,000 prize + 10c per word & publication. www.elegantliterature.com/contest/
In ✍️ newsletter #53: lots of 2026 workshop & meeting dates, more writing comps & publishing opportunities + 2 New Year writing prompts 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/writing-news...
January 17, 2026 at 10:13 AM
In ✍️ newsletter #53: lots of 2026 workshop & meeting dates, more writing comps & publishing opportunities + 2 New Year writing prompts 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/writing-news...
The awesome @notquitewrite.com are up and running in 2026 🎉 It’s a write-off ✍️ 500 words – 60 hours – 2 teams – 1 winner. $1,500 prize. Top 6 stories feature on podcast & in anthology. Dates: Jan 23-25 2026 (AEDT). Hosted in Australia for writers worldwide. notquitewritepodcast.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:27 AM
The awesome @notquitewrite.com are up and running in 2026 🎉 It’s a write-off ✍️ 500 words – 60 hours – 2 teams – 1 winner. $1,500 prize. Top 6 stories feature on podcast & in anthology. Dates: Jan 23-25 2026 (AEDT). Hosted in Australia for writers worldwide. notquitewritepodcast.com
In February, Micromance Magazine are launching a bi-monthly writing contest The Frantic Romantic Weekend Writing Challenge. Word limits between 350-500. Free to enter. No payment, but you get lots of exposure 🎉 Winners published online and via email. micromancemagazine.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:52 AM
In February, Micromance Magazine are launching a bi-monthly writing contest The Frantic Romantic Weekend Writing Challenge. Word limits between 350-500. Free to enter. No payment, but you get lots of exposure 🎉 Winners published online and via email. micromancemagazine.substack.com
Scenic Writer’s Shack Humorous #shortstorycompetition is open until 6th Feb. 4 image prompts – check website for details. 500 words max. Free to enter. $200 top prize. The winning entries will be published on the Scenic Writer’s Shack website. scenicwritersshack.com/2026/01/01/c...
January 14, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Scenic Writer’s Shack Humorous #shortstorycompetition is open until 6th Feb. 4 image prompts – check website for details. 500 words max. Free to enter. $200 top prize. The winning entries will be published on the Scenic Writer’s Shack website. scenicwritersshack.com/2026/01/01/c...
Going to see this at the Curzon in Clevedon at the weekend. Starring me old mate Marc and written / produced by me other old mate Geoff ❤ Sounds like there will be a bit of Q&A action too
January 13, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Going to see this at the Curzon in Clevedon at the weekend. Starring me old mate Marc and written / produced by me other old mate Geoff ❤ Sounds like there will be a bit of Q&A action too
Happy New Year 🎉 In my January ✍️ newsletter you will find details of 621 writing opportunities, two workshops and lots of lovely winter writing news ❄️ mailchi.mp/christopherf...
January 10, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Happy New Year 🎉 In my January ✍️ newsletter you will find details of 621 writing opportunities, two workshops and lots of lovely winter writing news ❄️ mailchi.mp/christopherf...
In ✍️ newsletter #52: more writing comps & publishing opportunities for 2026 + meeting dates and details for January, February, March & April 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/writing-news...
January 10, 2026 at 9:43 AM
In ✍️ newsletter #52: more writing comps & publishing opportunities for 2026 + meeting dates and details for January, February, March & April 🎉 If you're interested in subscribing please visit: www.christopherfielden.com/writing-news...
Eighth (and final 🥳) page of the #WritingCompetition list New Year updates completed: #FlashFiction. 87 active contests plus 5 other list providers. It's great to see so many opportunities for publishing stories and all #creativewriting out there 😊 www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
January 9, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Eighth (and final 🥳) page of the #WritingCompetition list New Year updates completed: #FlashFiction. 87 active contests plus 5 other list providers. It's great to see so many opportunities for publishing stories and all #creativewriting out there 😊 www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
Seventh of the #WritingCompetition list New Year updates completed: publishing opportunities for #youngwriters ✍️ 47 active contests plus details of 6 other list providers. One more list update to go... 👀 www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
January 8, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Seventh of the #WritingCompetition list New Year updates completed: publishing opportunities for #youngwriters ✍️ 47 active contests plus details of 6 other list providers. One more list update to go... 👀 www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
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Amanda has been busy in the Not Quite Write Community forum this morning posting more juicy details about the new 'write-off' competition format, plus a detailed update on FLESH Fiction 👀
Log in to the Community now to learn more!
Log in to the Community now to learn more!
January 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Amanda has been busy in the Not Quite Write Community forum this morning posting more juicy details about the new 'write-off' competition format, plus a detailed update on FLESH Fiction 👀
Log in to the Community now to learn more!
Log in to the Community now to learn more!
Sixth of the #writingcompetition list New Year updates completed ✍️ This one is #book and #novelcontests. 78 active competitions plus details of 4 other list providers. 🎉 www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
January 7, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Sixth of the #writingcompetition list New Year updates completed ✍️ This one is #book and #novelcontests. 78 active competitions plus details of 4 other list providers. 🎉 www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
The fifth of my #WritingCompetition list New Year updates is for the #poets ✍️ Find details of 117 #PoetryCompetitions and 5 other #poem contest list providers 🥳 www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...
January 6, 2026 at 9:58 AM
The fifth of my #WritingCompetition list New Year updates is for the #poets ✍️ Find details of 117 #PoetryCompetitions and 5 other #poem contest list providers 🥳 www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-...