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Jane Broughton

@janeb.bsky.social

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Word wrangler. Winner Beaconlit 19, Edinburgh Commended and LISP Finalist. Words in The Wondrous Real, EllipsisZine, Full House, Paragraph Planet, Reflex and Free Flash Fiction.

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · 3d

Delighted that the wonderful @apricotpress.bsky.social accepted my story! Lizzie was a dream to work with - and thanks so much for sharing.

Apricot Press @apricotpress.bsky.social · 3d

‘Take it Eve,’ urged her sister, ‘before it’s too late. Choose to carry on, please, for both of us.’

Filled with rich imagery, Jane Broughton’s (Janeb.bsky.social) flash fiction, 'Flux', explores a moment of change in the wake of a climate crisis.

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Flux

Filled with rich imagery, Jane Broughton’s flash fiction explores a moment of change in the wake of a climate crisis.

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Sep 1

Wonderful! I'm so glad this found a worthy home (and I'm definitely a Pearl Jam convert now).

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jul 29

Oh Sumitra, I really felt that one! Even though it's been years you took me right back. ❤️

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jul 29

Wonderful Philippa!

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Jo Gatford @jmgatford.bsky.social · Jul 23

Time to dive back into my stack of vintage photos for another character-building, story-scavenging writing exercise…

(Now with 33% more Victorian bloomers!)

Write Something New Today: Sisters Telling Tales

A 'Write What You Know' thrifty exercise

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jul 25

A picnic - with Matt and Cole and hopefully many others I've been longing to meet? Count me in!

Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thank you, Cole!

Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jul 25

Can't recommend this new lit mag enough! They were a delight to deal with - submit why don't you!

Temple in a city @templeinacity.bsky.social · Jul 21

July 21 share, ah this gorgeous beauty by @janeb.bsky.social
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Temple in a City

Temple in a City literary journal

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thank you, Cole!

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Temple in a city @templeinacity.bsky.social · Jul 7

A reminder subs are open until Aug 5. Details on the vibe in the link but we don’t always know what we love until we see it. So instead send what you love. What little beauty has your heart even if you think it’s too odd or thorny or sweet to find a home templeinacity.com/submit-writi...

Temple in a City

Temple in a City literary journal of flash fiction, poetry, art and letters

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jul 7

Thought provoking and so... motivational! Another must-read from Matt.

Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · Jul 7

My #CraftArticle for July is on character motivations and barriers, thinking about motivation at different levels and how barriers can be both internal and external:

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Featuring a brilliant piece by @emilyrinkema.bsky.social

Motivations and barriers

All of us have things that motivate us.

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thank you, and for sharing!

Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jun 29

Thank you so much for including my story and for providing this opportunity to celebrate flash fiction.

Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jun 29

So delighted to have a story included in the longlist! A wonderful surprise. Congratulations to my fellow writers, can't wait to delve in and start reading.

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jun 24

I was really moved by your story, Cole and loved the use of nicknames for the playground mums!

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jun 24

Thank you Philippa!

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Temple in a city @templeinacity.bsky.social · Jun 17

It’s live! Please dig into our roots, featuring great work by 21 contributors. Flush with flash, poetry, hybrid and a lil art. Some bonus author interviews for an inner peek into how the work gets done.
templeinacity.com/explore-the-...

Content page of debut temple in a city issue, Roots.

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jun 23

That made me laugh! Thanks for sharing it

Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jun 22

Congratulations Cole!

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jun 21

Thanks again for the opportunity!

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Temple in a city @templeinacity.bsky.social · Jun 18

First up, this sparkler from Jane Broughton. The whole thing is delicious but that ending! We laughed. templeinacity.com/flash-fictio...

Temple in a City

Temple in a City literary journal

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jun 21

Wow! @philippabowe.bsky.social , loved both these wonderful poems.

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HAD @havehashad.com · Jun 18

ALWAYS excited to get to feature some new Sarp Sozdinler! perfectly, HAD-y combo of odd & heart

"She brought the fainting goats. I brought the cursing ferrets. Neither of us thought to bring permits, insurance, or a sound business plan..."

https://www.havehashad.com/kepjo

A group of diverse people sitting around a table, engaged in a collaborative brainstorming session with laptops and notepads.

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Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jun 21

Loved, loved this!

Jane Broughton @janeb.bsky.social · Jun 21

What a lovely thing to say, thank you!

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