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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 3d

In our next post about what we look for in submissions to @frazzledlit.bsky.social, I consider the elements of good flash fiction, with reference to the wise words of @tommydeanwriter.bsky.social!

www.frazzledlit.com/p/zap-me-baby

Zap me, baby!

Jennifer shares what lights her up in flash fiction

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 3d

Appreciated Paul!

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 3d

@parlyareepress.bsky.social
@citizen-chris.bsky.social

Shouts include
@frazzledlit.bsky.social
@thebrokenspine.co.uk
@markantonyowen.com

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 3d

We have been open for five days, and your words are pouring in! Thank you! Here, in this blog post, Jennifer @jmcm.bsky.social riffs on flash fiction and how to write a banger!

We can't wait to read more as the month goes on. This is well worth a read!

www.frazzledlit.com/p/zap-me-baby

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 5d

So well deserved!

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 5d

So far, so crispy and delicious on the submissions front.
The team is getting stuck in already.
Keep the words flowing! We are loving your words so far.

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 6d

One of our newest Frazzled crew. Poetry reader Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social with some terrific news!

Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 6d

Absolutely delighted and honoured to be nominated for Best Of The Net for Laundry Day. Congratulations to my fellow nominees 🙏

Dust Poetry @dustpoetry.bsky.social · 7d

Delighted✨ to announce✨ Dust’s ✨Best of the Net✨ nominations:

Paul Short, Laundry Day
Amy L. King, Fade
Laura Theis, Do You Really Think I Look Like An Old Crone?
Ryan O’Neill, LDR
Holly Magill, Cheese in a budget hotel room
Antonia Kearton, Sanico

Congratulations to the nominees! 🥳✨

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 6d

Brilliant news Paul!

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 6d

Absolutely delighted and honoured to be nominated for Best Of The Net for Laundry Day. Congratulations to my fellow nominees 🙏

Dust Poetry @dustpoetry.bsky.social · 7d

Delighted✨ to announce✨ Dust’s ✨Best of the Net✨ nominations:

Paul Short, Laundry Day
Amy L. King, Fade
Laura Theis, Do You Really Think I Look Like An Old Crone?
Ryan O’Neill, LDR
Holly Magill, Cheese in a budget hotel room
Antonia Kearton, Sanico

Congratulations to the nominees! 🥳✨

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The Broken Spine @thebrokenspine.co.uk · 6d

Most open mics don’t centre you.
We do.
Women-led, unapologetic, and absolutely unfiltered.
#NotJustPretty
🗓 Oct 4 | 8pm GMT
thebrokenspine.co.uk...
@karenpgonzalez.bsky.social
#LiftToTheSky

#NotJustPretty: A Manifesto for Women Who Refuse to Be Flattened - The Broken Spine

Their Breasts Aren’t Perky Enough

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Yousef Allouzi @americanbedouin.bsky.social · 7d

Readers liking a story is the best feeling in the world. Thanks again to @frazzledlit.bsky.social and Sam for publishing and commenting!

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Samuel Snoek-Brown on Frazzled Lit

I'm a long-time fan of Allouzi's work, and this is a fantastic piece.

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Sarah Wallis @wordweave.bsky.social · 6d

An acceptance from Boats Against the Current to celebrate National Poetry Day & as I can't share that one just yet here is Fire Eater's Cough @frazzledlit.bsky.social which they have kindly nominated for BOTN 🙏 www.frazzledlit.com/p/poetry-by-...

Poetry by Sarah Wallis

Fire Eater's Cough

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 7d

Can't wait to send you your first batch of words Paul!

So pleased to have you on board with us!

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Paul @paulwritespoems.bsky.social · 7d

Looking forward to reading 🤩

Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 7d

Delighted to announce our new poetry readers for issue 4.

What a superb crew!

Lou Mach @louloumach.bsky.social
Val Harris
And Paul Short @paulwritespoems.bsky.social

Find their bios on: frazzledlit.com

So excited to get started reading your work!

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 7d

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Kakistocracy (Jay) @crankypacifist.bsky.social · 7d

Heads up y'all!

Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 7d

Oh yeah baby! Send us your crispiest pieces!

Duosuma @duosuma.com · 8d

Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social is open to submissions on 4 calls. #CallforSubmissions

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 8d

I'm delighted to announce the @frazzledlit.bsky.social nominations for #BOTN 2026! It's a real honour to get to choose these pieces, so a big THANK YOU to all of our contributors!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/best-of-th...

Best Of The Net 2026 Nominations

Announcing our selections

www.frazzledlit.com

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Laura Cooney *Motherbunnet* on sale @lozzawriting.bsky.social · 8d

We are delighted to announce the @frazzledlit.bsky.social nominations for #BOTN 2026! It's a real honour to get to choose these pieces, so a big THANK YOU to all of our contributors!

www.frazzledlit.com/p/best-of-th...

Best Of The Net 2026 Nominations

Announcing our selections

www.frazzledlit.com

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 7d

Oh yeah baby! Send us your crispiest pieces!

Duosuma @duosuma.com · 8d

Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social is open to submissions on 4 calls. #CallforSubmissions

Opened to Submissions on Duosuma: Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social

Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social is open to submissions on 4 calls. #CallforSubmissions

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Duosuma @duosuma.com · 8d

Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social is open to submissions on 4 calls. #CallforSubmissions

Opened to Submissions on Duosuma: Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social

Frazzled Lit @frazzledlit.bsky.social is open to submissions on 4 calls. #CallforSubmissions

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Jennifer McMahon @jmcm.bsky.social · 8d

Submissions to Issue 4 of @frazzledlit.bsky.social are now OPEN for the whole of October!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/come-on-in...

Come on in, and join the Frazz Family!

We are OPEN for submissions!

www.frazzledlit.com

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 7d

You're more than welcome!

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Sarah Wallis @wordweave.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations to all nominees & thank you @frazzledlit.bsky.social - must go re-visit these pieces!

Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 8d

We are delighted to announce the @frazzledlit.bsky.social nominations for #BOTN 2026! It's a real honour to get to choose these pieces, so a big THANK YOU to all of our contributors!

www.frazzledlit.com/p/best-of-th...

Best Of The Net 2026 Nominations

Announcing our selections

www.frazzledlit.com

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Frazzled Lit *Opens 1st October* @frazzledlit.bsky.social · 7d

This should be on your to do list!

The Broken Spine @thebrokenspine.co.uk · 7d

Something Gothic this way comes… Submissions are OPEN for The Havisham Steps: Modern Gothic Poetry. We want poems of neon dread, fractured love, haunted minds.

Closing date: October 31st

#PoetrySubmissions #SubmissionWindow #TheHavishamSteps #ModernGothicPoetry

Something Gothic This Way Comes: Submit to The Havisham Steps: Modern Gothic Poetry - The Broken Spine

Submissions Open Throughout October 2025 | Publication in 2026

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The Broken Spine @thebrokenspine.co.uk · 7d

Something Gothic this way comes… Submissions are OPEN for The Havisham Steps: Modern Gothic Poetry. We want poems of neon dread, fractured love, haunted minds.

Closing date: October 31st

#PoetrySubmissions #SubmissionWindow #TheHavishamSteps #ModernGothicPoetry

Something Gothic This Way Comes: Submit to The Havisham Steps: Modern Gothic Poetry - The Broken Spine

Submissions Open Throughout October 2025 | Publication in 2026

thebrokenspine.co.uk

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