Will Willoughby
@willwilloughby.bsky.social
Writer • Maine Literary Award Winner • BOTN and Pushcart Nominee • Associate Editor @midlvlmag.bsky.social • Short story collection out on submission
Portfolio: www.willwilloughby.com
Escape room: www.riddlehaven.com
Portfolio: www.willwilloughby.com
Escape room: www.riddlehaven.com
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By profession, I’m a copyeditor. Since 2023, I’ve been writing literary short fiction. I have a portfolio:
www.willwilloughby.com
I’m a husband and father. Our dog, Charlie, is a doofus.
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By profession, I’m a copyeditor. Since 2023, I’ve been writing literary short fiction. I have a portfolio:
www.willwilloughby.com
I’m a husband and father. Our dog, Charlie, is a doofus.
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Video of my writing output this morning
a desert road with mountains in the background
Alt: A desert road with mountains in the background. A tumble weed drifts by.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Video of my writing output this morning
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So excited that author copies have arrived! Big thank you to Jeff Bogle at @stanchion.bsky.social. Order your copy below!
February 7, 2026 at 11:44 PM
So excited that author copies have arrived! Big thank you to Jeff Bogle at @stanchion.bsky.social. Order your copy below!
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hey hey hey I have a short story collection coming out soon. I'd love to do more interviews and get copies out to reviewers. I’ll also be at AWP and have one reading lined up but open to more... 10 years ago did a reading of an apatosauruses story that made someone cry, if that helps.
February 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
hey hey hey I have a short story collection coming out soon. I'd love to do more interviews and get copies out to reviewers. I’ll also be at AWP and have one reading lined up but open to more... 10 years ago did a reading of an apatosauruses story that made someone cry, if that helps.
Please take note, #WritingCommunity!
There are 4 weeks left to submit your on-theme writing for issue no.8, Reverse Evaluation.
Subs close on March 7th, at 11:59pm. Visit midlvlmag.com/submissionguide for details.
When your boss asks what's with the unannounced meeting invite, tell them it's their turn to sweat.
Subs close on March 7th, at 11:59pm. Visit midlvlmag.com/submissionguide for details.
When your boss asks what's with the unannounced meeting invite, tell them it's their turn to sweat.
February 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Please take note, #WritingCommunity!
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Thank you @ivygrimes.bsky.social for spending time with Terrestrial (forthcoming from @malarkeybooks.bsky.social) and for asking thoughtful questions! This was fun.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Thank you @ivygrimes.bsky.social for spending time with Terrestrial (forthcoming from @malarkeybooks.bsky.social) and for asking thoughtful questions! This was fun.
ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-...
ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-...
Friendly reminder that you have until March 7 to submit your reverse evaluations to @midlvlmag.bsky.social.
It may be poetry, short fiction, or creative nonfiction.
Remuneration for accepted pieces: $25 (USD).
Please refer to these guidelines:
midlvlmag.com/submissiongu...
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It may be poetry, short fiction, or creative nonfiction.
Remuneration for accepted pieces: $25 (USD).
Please refer to these guidelines:
midlvlmag.com/submissiongu...
#AmWriting
February 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Friendly reminder that you have until March 7 to submit your reverse evaluations to @midlvlmag.bsky.social.
It may be poetry, short fiction, or creative nonfiction.
Remuneration for accepted pieces: $25 (USD).
Please refer to these guidelines:
midlvlmag.com/submissiongu...
#AmWriting
It may be poetry, short fiction, or creative nonfiction.
Remuneration for accepted pieces: $25 (USD).
Please refer to these guidelines:
midlvlmag.com/submissiongu...
#AmWriting
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Can we all just take a minute to recognize and celebrate my pal Jay and the excellent first year his debut has lived out in the world?
The success of a debut can be about marketing spend or sheer luck. I read Ibis and I assure you it's been shortlisted for its second major award on literary merit.
The success of a debut can be about marketing spend or sheer luck. I read Ibis and I assure you it's been shortlisted for its second major award on literary merit.
Taking a break from #5amwriterslcub today for a small celebration! 🥳
Many thanks to @penamerica and its judges for shortlisting Ibis for the PEN Open Book Award!
Both honored and grateful! ☺️💚
Happy Friday, all!
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writesky #Debutnovelist #OpenBookAward
Many thanks to @penamerica and its judges for shortlisting Ibis for the PEN Open Book Award!
Both honored and grateful! ☺️💚
Happy Friday, all!
#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writesky #Debutnovelist #OpenBookAward
January 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Can we all just take a minute to recognize and celebrate my pal Jay and the excellent first year his debut has lived out in the world?
The success of a debut can be about marketing spend or sheer luck. I read Ibis and I assure you it's been shortlisted for its second major award on literary merit.
The success of a debut can be about marketing spend or sheer luck. I read Ibis and I assure you it's been shortlisted for its second major award on literary merit.
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Mainers, I know ICE is hitting Portland right now. Maine's ICE Watch Hotline is ☎️ 207-544-9989. More info here:
maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-resourc...
maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-resourc...
WELCOME TO THE MAINE IMMIGRANT RESOURCE HUB & HOTLINE – Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition
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January 28, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Mainers, I know ICE is hitting Portland right now. Maine's ICE Watch Hotline is ☎️ 207-544-9989. More info here:
maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-resourc...
maineimmigrantrights.org/mirc-resourc...
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Tomorrow is today! And if you hate dialing, 5calls.org lets you click to call your electeds. It even gives scripts (though I like the one below).
January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Tomorrow is today! And if you hate dialing, 5calls.org lets you click to call your electeds. It even gives scripts (though I like the one below).
Call Congress:
202-224-3121
All you have to do is say the name of the rep or senator you're trying to reach, and the system will put you through.
If it's outside business hours, leave a message.
Keep calling.
This is also a good resource: 5calls.org
202-224-3121
All you have to do is say the name of the rep or senator you're trying to reach, and the system will put you through.
If it's outside business hours, leave a message.
Keep calling.
This is also a good resource: 5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 25, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Call Congress:
202-224-3121
All you have to do is say the name of the rep or senator you're trying to reach, and the system will put you through.
If it's outside business hours, leave a message.
Keep calling.
This is also a good resource: 5calls.org
202-224-3121
All you have to do is say the name of the rep or senator you're trying to reach, and the system will put you through.
If it's outside business hours, leave a message.
Keep calling.
This is also a good resource: 5calls.org
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This is the switchboard for Congress. An automated voice will ask you which senator or representative you want to reach and will transfer you to that person's line.
If you call today, you'll get voicemail but will usually be able to leave a message: (202) 224-3121.
If you call today, you'll get voicemail but will usually be able to leave a message: (202) 224-3121.
January 24, 2026 at 5:27 PM
This is the switchboard for Congress. An automated voice will ask you which senator or representative you want to reach and will transfer you to that person's line.
If you call today, you'll get voicemail but will usually be able to leave a message: (202) 224-3121.
If you call today, you'll get voicemail but will usually be able to leave a message: (202) 224-3121.
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This book is now out in the world and I’m jazzed to have a story in it.
eastoverpress.com/book/an-anth...
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An Anthology of Rural Stories by Writers of Color, 2025 - EastOver Press
Third in a series, this anthology edited by Deesha Philyaw features short fiction written by contemporary writers of color. From farms to trading posts, basketball courts to kitchens, houses to cafes,...
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January 22, 2026 at 5:43 PM
This book is now out in the world and I’m jazzed to have a story in it.
eastoverpress.com/book/an-anth...
eastoverpress.com/book/an-anth...
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Today's listing of the day is: BULL #WritingCommunity
Listing of the Day
Today's listing of the day is: BULL #WritingCommunity
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January 22, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Today's listing of the day is: BULL #WritingCommunity
January 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Hey, look! Subs are open at @midlvlmag.bsky.social!
They recently started paying contributors ($25 per accepted piece).
They recently started paying contributors ($25 per accepted piece).
MIDLVLMAG (Fiction Poetry Nonfiction; non-paying) opened to submissions https://duotrope.com... #amwriting
Re-opening: MIDLVLMAG
MIDLVLMAG (Fiction Poetry Nonfiction; non-paying) opened to submissions https://duotrope.com/magazine/midlvlmag-mid-level-management-lit-mag-34716 #amwriting
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January 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Hey, look! Subs are open at @midlvlmag.bsky.social!
They recently started paying contributors ($25 per accepted piece).
They recently started paying contributors ($25 per accepted piece).
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Hold their feet to the fire. It's their time to sweat.
Submissions are OPEN for issue no. 8, Reverse Evaluation, from MIDLVLMAG.
Send us your on-theme poetry, fiction, and CNF.
The submission window is open January 4th thru March 7th. The reading/acceptance period is January 5th thru April 30th.
Submissions are OPEN for issue no. 8, Reverse Evaluation, from MIDLVLMAG.
Send us your on-theme poetry, fiction, and CNF.
The submission window is open January 4th thru March 7th. The reading/acceptance period is January 5th thru April 30th.
January 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Hold their feet to the fire. It's their time to sweat.
Submissions are OPEN for issue no. 8, Reverse Evaluation, from MIDLVLMAG.
Send us your on-theme poetry, fiction, and CNF.
The submission window is open January 4th thru March 7th. The reading/acceptance period is January 5th thru April 30th.
Submissions are OPEN for issue no. 8, Reverse Evaluation, from MIDLVLMAG.
Send us your on-theme poetry, fiction, and CNF.
The submission window is open January 4th thru March 7th. The reading/acceptance period is January 5th thru April 30th.
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Fred Haise was shown as being caught off guard by the manual bur in Apollo 13 when, in reality, he'd called it just over two hours after the explosion. There were so many things he called SO far in advance of it becoming an issue!
youtube.com/shorts/Wi-e0...
youtube.com/shorts/Wi-e0...
This Apollo 13 moment bugs me #shorts #history
If you enjoy these shorts, consider supporting my work! https://www.patreon.com/amyshirateitel
Check out my books here:…
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January 13, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Fred Haise was shown as being caught off guard by the manual bur in Apollo 13 when, in reality, he'd called it just over two hours after the explosion. There were so many things he called SO far in advance of it becoming an issue!
youtube.com/shorts/Wi-e0...
youtube.com/shorts/Wi-e0...
Been enjoying reading submissions for the next issue of @midlvlmag.bsky.social.
Send in your fiction, poetry, or CNF on the theme Reverse Evaluation.
Payment of $25 per accepted piece.
midlvlmag.com/submissiongu...
#WritingCommunity
Send in your fiction, poetry, or CNF on the theme Reverse Evaluation.
Payment of $25 per accepted piece.
midlvlmag.com/submissiongu...
#WritingCommunity
January 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Been enjoying reading submissions for the next issue of @midlvlmag.bsky.social.
Send in your fiction, poetry, or CNF on the theme Reverse Evaluation.
Payment of $25 per accepted piece.
midlvlmag.com/submissiongu...
#WritingCommunity
Send in your fiction, poetry, or CNF on the theme Reverse Evaluation.
Payment of $25 per accepted piece.
midlvlmag.com/submissiongu...
#WritingCommunity
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My debut collection of speculative short stories, winner of the 2024 @mooncitypress.bsky.social Short Fiction Award, is now available for preorder and, well, I hope you'll want one when it releases this time next month.
Get it from The University of Arkansas Press:
www.uapress.com/product/bedt...
Get it from The University of Arkansas Press:
www.uapress.com/product/bedt...
January 12, 2026 at 5:18 PM
My debut collection of speculative short stories, winner of the 2024 @mooncitypress.bsky.social Short Fiction Award, is now available for preorder and, well, I hope you'll want one when it releases this time next month.
Get it from The University of Arkansas Press:
www.uapress.com/product/bedt...
Get it from The University of Arkansas Press:
www.uapress.com/product/bedt...
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So excited to share a cover reveal for Terrestrial, out May 2026! I've admired Angelo's book covers for other Malarkey books and I'm thrilled it was my turn to need one. I love what he designed for it.
So happy to share the cover for @suzyeynon.bsky.social’s forthcoming novella, Terrestrial (May 2026, preorders open now and copies will be signed by the author). As ever, @angeelio.bsky.social gave us something special.
malarkeybooks.com/store/terres...
malarkeybooks.com/store/terres...
January 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
So excited to share a cover reveal for Terrestrial, out May 2026! I've admired Angelo's book covers for other Malarkey books and I'm thrilled it was my turn to need one. I love what he designed for it.
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So very proud of this book. I'd truly appreciate your support! (And also recommend you order directly from @stanchion.bsky.social) 💚
@tcboudreau.bsky.social's Love You, Miss You, Goodbye Forever is now available to pre-order from wherever you like to buy books, but the best way to support author & press is to order directly from Stanchion.
www.stanchionzine.com/product-page...
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January 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
So very proud of this book. I'd truly appreciate your support! (And also recommend you order directly from @stanchion.bsky.social) 💚
If anybody’s in the Boston area on Jan. 22, stop by Belmont Books for a reading hosted by Pangyrus. I’ll be there to read from “Downstream Benefits.”
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#WritingCommunity
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An Evening with Pangyrus Literary Magazine
Please join us for an evening with Pangyrus Literary Magazine and a live reading from authors Will Willoughby, Danny Leonard, Kevin McLellan, Wendy Drexler, and Eileen Cleary
belmontbooks.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
If anybody’s in the Boston area on Jan. 22, stop by Belmont Books for a reading hosted by Pangyrus. I’ll be there to read from “Downstream Benefits.”
belmontbooks.com/event/2026-0...
#WritingCommunity
belmontbooks.com/event/2026-0...
#WritingCommunity
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We are beyond thrilled to share that we have three pieces selected for @bestmicrofiction.bsky.social 2026!! Congratulations to everyone on this list, and especially to @irrellavent.bsky.social , @francesorrok.bsky.social , & L. Soveiro
January 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM
We are beyond thrilled to share that we have three pieces selected for @bestmicrofiction.bsky.social 2026!! Congratulations to everyone on this list, and especially to @irrellavent.bsky.social , @francesorrok.bsky.social , & L. Soveiro
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Today's listing of the day is: Does It Have Pockets?: A literary magazine @doesithavepockets.bsky.social (some fees) #WritingCommunity
Listing of the Day
Today's listing of the day is: Does It Have Pockets?: A literary magazine @doesithavepockets.bsky.social (some fees) #WritingCommunity
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January 8, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Today's listing of the day is: Does It Have Pockets?: A literary magazine @doesithavepockets.bsky.social (some fees) #WritingCommunity
Please do as Alex says. Here’s a helpful resource: 5calls.org
January 7, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Please do as Alex says. Here’s a helpful resource: 5calls.org