Chris Doty-Dunn
@chrisdotydunn.com
Writer of weird + gay spec fic. Words in Crepuscular Magazine, Dream Theory Media, and more + forthcoming at Drabblecast. PhD in linguistics. 🏳️🌈👬
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So excited to have gotten sixth place in October's @notquitewrite.com contest with "The Ghosts You Bring With You!"
You can read the story on their site, but I'd recommend listening because the sound effects and @akscotland.bsky.social's reading are wonderful!
open.spotify.com/episode/3Mrk...
You can read the story on their site, but I'd recommend listening because the sound effects and @akscotland.bsky.social's reading are wonderful!
open.spotify.com/episode/3Mrk...
Oh hey, that's me!
Ratty has nominated "Basic Ghost Girly" by Chris Doty-Dunn @chrisdotydunn.com for Best Microfiction!
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Basic Ghost Girly
By Chris Doty-Dunn
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December 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Oh hey, that's me!
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Ratty New Year's Eve! We've had some great stories this year and to celebrating we're sharing with you our Pushcart Nominations!
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Announcing our 2026 Pushcart Nominations
See our Pushcart Nominations
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December 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Ratty New Year's Eve! We've had some great stories this year and to celebrating we're sharing with you our Pushcart Nominations!
open.substack.com/pub/ratbagli...
open.substack.com/pub/ratbagli...
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Working today on the Kickstarter campaign for "Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity" launching on Februry 1, 2026. Stay tuned.
And do not forget the OC (open call) for author submissions - aanpress.com/submissions....
And do not forget the OC (open call) for author submissions - aanpress.com/submissions....
December 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Working today on the Kickstarter campaign for "Tea or Coffee, Stars, and Gravity" launching on Februry 1, 2026. Stay tuned.
And do not forget the OC (open call) for author submissions - aanpress.com/submissions....
And do not forget the OC (open call) for author submissions - aanpress.com/submissions....
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phaser burn treatment perineum
December 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
phaser burn treatment perineum
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Today's a great day to support some creators.
Writers and artists and creatives of all sorts: reply with a link to one of your works, if you'd like. And feel free to tell us about it.
Everyone: let's check through the replies and buy some creations and support some human beings.
Writers and artists and creatives of all sorts: reply with a link to one of your works, if you'd like. And feel free to tell us about it.
Everyone: let's check through the replies and buy some creations and support some human beings.
December 28, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Today's a great day to support some creators.
Writers and artists and creatives of all sorts: reply with a link to one of your works, if you'd like. And feel free to tell us about it.
Everyone: let's check through the replies and buy some creations and support some human beings.
Writers and artists and creatives of all sorts: reply with a link to one of your works, if you'd like. And feel free to tell us about it.
Everyone: let's check through the replies and buy some creations and support some human beings.
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My wife had the idea we should have a special issue every month like the Vogue September issue, so I’m going to open up submissions in a bit again as I want to make March our special double issue—so at least four additional stories. Not sure if I want them themed or anything like that yet… may
December 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
My wife had the idea we should have a special issue every month like the Vogue September issue, so I’m going to open up submissions in a bit again as I want to make March our special double issue—so at least four additional stories. Not sure if I want them themed or anything like that yet… may
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Now up to 176 of 200 written submissions we can take for this "month" [15 December to 14 January] of the submissions period! Guess I have some Christmas reading lol 🥰
Once we reach 200, written subs will be closed until 15 January, when we'll take another 200.
Once we reach 200, written subs will be closed until 15 January, when we'll take another 200.
December 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Now up to 176 of 200 written submissions we can take for this "month" [15 December to 14 January] of the submissions period! Guess I have some Christmas reading lol 🥰
Once we reach 200, written subs will be closed until 15 January, when we'll take another 200.
Once we reach 200, written subs will be closed until 15 January, when we'll take another 200.
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We'll be reading stories for ✨ What Elegant Stars: Queer Tales of Impossible Style ✨ from January 15th to April 15th.
Give us stories of satellites and sewists, terminals and tailors, dandies and dying stars.
<6k words. 8¢/word. simsub ☑️. multiple submissions 🚫.
www.neonhemlock.com/submissions
Give us stories of satellites and sewists, terminals and tailors, dandies and dying stars.
<6k words. 8¢/word. simsub ☑️. multiple submissions 🚫.
www.neonhemlock.com/submissions
December 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
We'll be reading stories for ✨ What Elegant Stars: Queer Tales of Impossible Style ✨ from January 15th to April 15th.
Give us stories of satellites and sewists, terminals and tailors, dandies and dying stars.
<6k words. 8¢/word. simsub ☑️. multiple submissions 🚫.
www.neonhemlock.com/submissions
Give us stories of satellites and sewists, terminals and tailors, dandies and dying stars.
<6k words. 8¢/word. simsub ☑️. multiple submissions 🚫.
www.neonhemlock.com/submissions
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Unique prompts, great feedback options, and a “fire” website Q&A section? Odd Embers is a new writing contest that already stands out for all the right reasons! Take a look at their awesome (humorous) website and join them for their first contest on January 30th 2026!
www.oddembers.com
www.oddembers.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Unique prompts, great feedback options, and a “fire” website Q&A section? Odd Embers is a new writing contest that already stands out for all the right reasons! Take a look at their awesome (humorous) website and join them for their first contest on January 30th 2026!
www.oddembers.com
www.oddembers.com
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New contest alert!!! The inaugural contest is on January 30, 2026 (happens to be my birthday).
Consider signing up!
www.oddembers.com
Consider signing up!
www.oddembers.com
Odd Embers Writing Contest | Ignite Creativity, Enter Now
Join the Odd Embers Flash Fiction Contest to spark creativity with strange prompts. Submit stories, receive feedback, and compete for prizes and publication.
www.oddembers.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
New contest alert!!! The inaugural contest is on January 30, 2026 (happens to be my birthday).
Consider signing up!
www.oddembers.com
Consider signing up!
www.oddembers.com
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Newsletter going out later today—places to read my recent stories, craft talk, and, of course, a word from these adorable doggos.
Sign up as a free member of my Patreon to get everything in your inbox when it drops later today!
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Sign up as a free member of my Patreon to get everything in your inbox when it drops later today!
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December 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Newsletter going out later today—places to read my recent stories, craft talk, and, of course, a word from these adorable doggos.
Sign up as a free member of my Patreon to get everything in your inbox when it drops later today!
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Sign up as a free member of my Patreon to get everything in your inbox when it drops later today!
www.patreon.com/c/chrisdotyd...
Newsletter going out later today—places to read my recent stories, craft talk, and, of course, a word from these adorable doggos.
Sign up as a free member of my Patreon to get everything in your inbox when it drops later today!
www.patreon.com/c/chrisdotyd...
Sign up as a free member of my Patreon to get everything in your inbox when it drops later today!
www.patreon.com/c/chrisdotyd...
December 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Newsletter going out later today—places to read my recent stories, craft talk, and, of course, a word from these adorable doggos.
Sign up as a free member of my Patreon to get everything in your inbox when it drops later today!
www.patreon.com/c/chrisdotyd...
Sign up as a free member of my Patreon to get everything in your inbox when it drops later today!
www.patreon.com/c/chrisdotyd...
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ALIENS (1979)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 23” x 14”
The concept here is that the aliens and the lone human-—who is an alien to the others—are posing for a group photograph, with the photographer being out of view to the right. 1/4
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 23” x 14”
The concept here is that the aliens and the lone human-—who is an alien to the others—are posing for a group photograph, with the photographer being out of view to the right. 1/4
December 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
ALIENS (1979)
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 23” x 14”
The concept here is that the aliens and the lone human-—who is an alien to the others—are posing for a group photograph, with the photographer being out of view to the right. 1/4
Acrylic on Watercolor Board - 23” x 14”
The concept here is that the aliens and the lone human-—who is an alien to the others—are posing for a group photograph, with the photographer being out of view to the right. 1/4
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We can’t afford a $1M trailer slot 😔
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We can’t afford a $1M trailer slot 😔
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
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non-exploding consoles
December 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
non-exploding consoles
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It is that time of year again fam! We are in the end-of-year festive and gifting season :D (We love getting presents!!!!) Have you considered gifting a subscription to one of your loved ones?
It’s the best kind of gift because it keeps on giving throughout the year XD escapeartists.net/support-ea/
It’s the best kind of gift because it keeps on giving throughout the year XD escapeartists.net/support-ea/
escapeartists.net
December 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It is that time of year again fam! We are in the end-of-year festive and gifting season :D (We love getting presents!!!!) Have you considered gifting a subscription to one of your loved ones?
It’s the best kind of gift because it keeps on giving throughout the year XD escapeartists.net/support-ea/
It’s the best kind of gift because it keeps on giving throughout the year XD escapeartists.net/support-ea/
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CRAFT CHAT! Let's talk about one of my favourite craft techniques for fiction—the use of colour and shade!
This blog post is a great place to start, and many thanks to Ingrind Sunberg for creating it in the first place.
This blog post is a great place to start, and many thanks to Ingrind Sunberg for creating it in the first place.
The Color Thesaurus
I love to collect words. Making word lists can help to find the voice of my story, dig into the emotion of a scene, or create variety. One of my on-going word collections is of colors. I love to st…
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December 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
CRAFT CHAT! Let's talk about one of my favourite craft techniques for fiction—the use of colour and shade!
This blog post is a great place to start, and many thanks to Ingrind Sunberg for creating it in the first place.
This blog post is a great place to start, and many thanks to Ingrind Sunberg for creating it in the first place.
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As an illustration of the quality of the writing, I do anonymous reading but when I send out responses, the names are revealed, and I've counted NINE previously shortlisted writers who've so far had a not-quite-acceptance. So, if you also get one of those, you're in good company!
Time for an update? Today's count is 400 (!) entries. Still plenty of time to enter if you've not yet joined the flood. All details here: www.mattkendrick.co.uk/welkin-prize...
December 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
As an illustration of the quality of the writing, I do anonymous reading but when I send out responses, the names are revealed, and I've counted NINE previously shortlisted writers who've so far had a not-quite-acceptance. So, if you also get one of those, you're in good company!
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Reposted by Chris Doty-Dunn
The 2025 Anthology is here!
If you love what we do here at NQW, you can support us by liking and sharing this post and picking up a copy or two!
Shipping within the next few days to arrive in time for Christmas! 🎄
Features all 2025 shortlisted stories plus exclusive judge & author commentary 👀
If you love what we do here at NQW, you can support us by liking and sharing this post and picking up a copy or two!
Shipping within the next few days to arrive in time for Christmas! 🎄
Features all 2025 shortlisted stories plus exclusive judge & author commentary 👀
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The 2025 Anthology is here!
If you love what we do here at NQW, you can support us by liking and sharing this post and picking up a copy or two!
Shipping within the next few days to arrive in time for Christmas! 🎄
Features all 2025 shortlisted stories plus exclusive judge & author commentary 👀
If you love what we do here at NQW, you can support us by liking and sharing this post and picking up a copy or two!
Shipping within the next few days to arrive in time for Christmas! 🎄
Features all 2025 shortlisted stories plus exclusive judge & author commentary 👀
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The Thing (1982, John Carpenter)
December 9, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The Thing (1982, John Carpenter)
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galaxy class starship where is paperclip reset hole
December 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
galaxy class starship where is paperclip reset hole
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absolutely monday pilled. i’m toil-maxxing. going drudgery mode. stumblecore. hitting my slog goals.
December 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
absolutely monday pilled. i’m toil-maxxing. going drudgery mode. stumblecore. hitting my slog goals.