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The UK's bestselling magazine for women who write.
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 32178:
You don't need to set a daily word count. You simply need to make your words count. 300 well-chosen words are better than 3000 banal ones.
You don't need to set a daily word count. You simply need to make your words count. 300 well-chosen words are better than 3000 banal ones.
December 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 32178:
You don't need to set a daily word count. You simply need to make your words count. 300 well-chosen words are better than 3000 banal ones.
You don't need to set a daily word count. You simply need to make your words count. 300 well-chosen words are better than 3000 banal ones.
'Now, I have everything again, but of another sort – hands full, heart brimming, mind fogged, bones tired.'
Read Vivian Lord's 'Everything, everything' in our latest Salon Showcase.
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Read Vivian Lord's 'Everything, everything' in our latest Salon Showcase.
mslexia.co.uk/magazine/blo...
#amwriting #writingcommunity
Salon Showcase: 'Everything, everything' by Vivian Lord - Blog - Magazine : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
Salon Showcase: 'Everything, everything' by Vivian Lord - Blog - Magazine : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
'Now, I have everything again, but of another sort – hands full, heart brimming, mind fogged, bones tired.'
Read Vivian Lord's 'Everything, everything' in our latest Salon Showcase.
mslexia.co.uk/magazine/blo...
#amwriting #writingcommunity
Read Vivian Lord's 'Everything, everything' in our latest Salon Showcase.
mslexia.co.uk/magazine/blo...
#amwriting #writingcommunity
'The squawking became screaming. The highchair rocked so hard it’s feet rose off the floor.'
'E is for Edam' by Esther Freeman features in our Salon Showcase.
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#amwriting #writingcommunity
'E is for Edam' by Esther Freeman features in our Salon Showcase.
mslexia.co.uk/magazine/blo...
#amwriting #writingcommunity
Salon Showcase: 'E is for Edam' by Esther Freeman - Blog - Magazine : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
Salon Showcase: 'E is for Edam' by Esther Freeman - Blog - Magazine : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
'The squawking became screaming. The highchair rocked so hard it’s feet rose off the floor.'
'E is for Edam' by Esther Freeman features in our Salon Showcase.
mslexia.co.uk/magazine/blo...
#amwriting #writingcommunity
'E is for Edam' by Esther Freeman features in our Salon Showcase.
mslexia.co.uk/magazine/blo...
#amwriting #writingcommunity
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BLOOM your writing at the Debut 40 Residency in scenic Portland!
This residency includes a stipend, private accommodation, Lyft credit, a reading/reception at Bishop & Wilde, and plenty of uninterrupted creative time in beautiful Portland!
Apply: tinhouseonline.submittable.com/submit/34311...
This residency includes a stipend, private accommodation, Lyft credit, a reading/reception at Bishop & Wilde, and plenty of uninterrupted creative time in beautiful Portland!
Apply: tinhouseonline.submittable.com/submit/34311...
December 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
BLOOM your writing at the Debut 40 Residency in scenic Portland!
This residency includes a stipend, private accommodation, Lyft credit, a reading/reception at Bishop & Wilde, and plenty of uninterrupted creative time in beautiful Portland!
Apply: tinhouseonline.submittable.com/submit/34311...
This residency includes a stipend, private accommodation, Lyft credit, a reading/reception at Bishop & Wilde, and plenty of uninterrupted creative time in beautiful Portland!
Apply: tinhouseonline.submittable.com/submit/34311...
See which lit mags made our top 10 Career Builders list and submit to them here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/career...
We'll be posting all the winners over the next few days, so keep an eye out 👀
#writing #writers #writingcommunity
We'll be posting all the winners over the next few days, so keep an eye out 👀
#writing #writers #writingcommunity
December 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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See which lit mags made our top 10 Career Builders list and submit to them here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/career...
We'll be posting all the winners over the next few days, so keep an eye out 👀
#writing #writers #writingcommunity
We'll be posting all the winners over the next few days, so keep an eye out 👀
#writing #writers #writingcommunity
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
See which lit mags made our top 10 Career Builders list and submit to them here: www.chillsubs.com/lists/career...
We'll be posting all the winners over the next few days, so keep an eye out 👀
#writing #writers #writingcommunity
We'll be posting all the winners over the next few days, so keep an eye out 👀
#writing #writers #writingcommunity
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Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
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ITV in partnership with The Film and TV Charity, are looking for 20 people to take part in a new pilot in January at ITV bringing freelancers from different aspects of production to, receive an ITV mentor, attend events, training and workshops.
To find out more or to apply go to thegreenroom.itv
To find out more or to apply go to thegreenroom.itv
ITV Academy Green Room
The Film and TV Charity’s Looking Glass report shows how tough it is at the moment in our industry. That’s why ITV and FTVC are working together to understand ways in which we can support freelancers ...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:58 AM
ITV in partnership with The Film and TV Charity, are looking for 20 people to take part in a new pilot in January at ITV bringing freelancers from different aspects of production to, receive an ITV mentor, attend events, training and workshops.
To find out more or to apply go to thegreenroom.itv
To find out more or to apply go to thegreenroom.itv
Last postage warning! 💌
Friday 19 December (12 noon) is the last day to get your orders in for delivery before Christmas (UK).
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Friday 19 December (12 noon) is the last day to get your orders in for delivery before Christmas (UK).
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December 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Last postage warning! 💌
Friday 19 December (12 noon) is the last day to get your orders in for delivery before Christmas (UK).
mslexia.co.uk/shop/
Friday 19 December (12 noon) is the last day to get your orders in for delivery before Christmas (UK).
mslexia.co.uk/shop/
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Attended a late-night write tonight with the Mslexia Salon. A productive hour of writing with like-minded women. Perfect time of day for me. Thank you, @mslexia.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Attended a late-night write tonight with the Mslexia Salon. A productive hour of writing with like-minded women. Perfect time of day for me. Thank you, @mslexia.bsky.social
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Very exciting to see my face against the first of my four-part column in @mslexia.bsky.social about how to set up your own writers workshop, like how three mates of mine and I have done with @blackheathwriters.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Very exciting to see my face against the first of my four-part column in @mslexia.bsky.social about how to set up your own writers workshop, like how three mates of mine and I have done with @blackheathwriters.bsky.social
@inpressbooks.bsky.social are working with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social to offer up to twelve independent publishers full delegate access to London Book Fair (LBF) 2026!
December 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
@inpressbooks.bsky.social are working with @artscouncilengland.bsky.social to offer up to twelve independent publishers full delegate access to London Book Fair (LBF) 2026!
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Good morning! I'm looking for pitches on any aspect of creative writing for Mslexia (@mslexia.bsky.social) Issue 109. Particularly interested in hearing from writers from diverse backgrounds :)! Please email maxine[@]mslexia.co.uk – by the end of the week would be great! ✨
December 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Good morning! I'm looking for pitches on any aspect of creative writing for Mslexia (@mslexia.bsky.social) Issue 109. Particularly interested in hearing from writers from diverse backgrounds :)! Please email maxine[@]mslexia.co.uk – by the end of the week would be great! ✨
Today is the final day to enter our 2025 Poetry Competitions! ⏰
There's still time to make those final edits (breathe) and send them off!
mslexia.co.uk/competitions...
We know it takes a lot of courage to send your work out into the world! ❤️ We're rooting for you! #poetry #poets
There's still time to make those final edits (breathe) and send them off!
mslexia.co.uk/competitions...
We know it takes a lot of courage to send your work out into the world! ❤️ We're rooting for you! #poetry #poets
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Today is the final day to enter our 2025 Poetry Competitions! ⏰
There's still time to make those final edits (breathe) and send them off!
mslexia.co.uk/competitions...
We know it takes a lot of courage to send your work out into the world! ❤️ We're rooting for you! #poetry #poets
There's still time to make those final edits (breathe) and send them off!
mslexia.co.uk/competitions...
We know it takes a lot of courage to send your work out into the world! ❤️ We're rooting for you! #poetry #poets
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It’s #Mslexia time! Newest edition arrived in the post this morning. @mslexia.bsky.social thanks also for including my mention of the book that inspired me to become a writer. Love the questions you pose on SM.
#WomenWhoWrite #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
#WomenWhoWrite #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
December 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It’s #Mslexia time! Newest edition arrived in the post this morning. @mslexia.bsky.social thanks also for including my mention of the book that inspired me to become a writer. Love the questions you pose on SM.
#WomenWhoWrite #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
#WomenWhoWrite #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
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Delighted that "The Subtle Art of Short Fiction" is featured in @mslexia.bsky.social 's gift guide!
#books📚💙 #craftbook
#books📚💙 #craftbook
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Delighted that "The Subtle Art of Short Fiction" is featured in @mslexia.bsky.social 's gift guide!
#books📚💙 #craftbook
#books📚💙 #craftbook
This year’s Mslexia Christmas Gift Guide, curated by the brilliant Jo Ruffell, features gift ideas from Starcroft Farm Cabins, Tŷ Newydd, @booktrust.org.uk , @cbcreative.bsky.social, @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social and more 🎁
December 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This year’s Mslexia Christmas Gift Guide, curated by the brilliant Jo Ruffell, features gift ideas from Starcroft Farm Cabins, Tŷ Newydd, @booktrust.org.uk , @cbcreative.bsky.social, @flyonthewallpress.bsky.social and more 🎁
It's time to announce the winners of our 2025 Short Story and Flash Fiction Competitions! 🎉
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
It's time to announce the winners of our 2025 Short Story and Flash Fiction Competitions! 🎉
It's Issue 108 Launch Day!! ✨
December 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It's Issue 108 Launch Day!! ✨
November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Guest Lesley Glaister admires Jane Rogers' climate-themed short story collection, FIRE READY: "Marvellously eclectic ... fuelled by anger about climate change but shot through with light & hope." reviewsbywriters.blogspot.com/2025/11/gues... #clifi #shortstories @commapress.bsky.social #greatreads
Guest review by Lesley Glaiser: FIRE READY by Jane Rogers
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November 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Guest Lesley Glaister admires Jane Rogers' climate-themed short story collection, FIRE READY: "Marvellously eclectic ... fuelled by anger about climate change but shot through with light & hope." reviewsbywriters.blogspot.com/2025/11/gues... #clifi #shortstories @commapress.bsky.social #greatreads
Submission Slot ✍️
Poet Laureate: For poems up to 14 lines that respond to news items and issues of topical importance. The subject matter is up to you, but we encourage you to think outside the box! Include a link to the topic or news item you have chosen.
Poet Laureate: For poems up to 14 lines that respond to news items and issues of topical importance. The subject matter is up to you, but we encourage you to think outside the box! Include a link to the topic or news item you have chosen.
Poetry - Submissions : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
Poetry - Submissions : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Submission Slot ✍️
Poet Laureate: For poems up to 14 lines that respond to news items and issues of topical importance. The subject matter is up to you, but we encourage you to think outside the box! Include a link to the topic or news item you have chosen.
Poet Laureate: For poems up to 14 lines that respond to news items and issues of topical importance. The subject matter is up to you, but we encourage you to think outside the box! Include a link to the topic or news item you have chosen.
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This award gives emerging writers a free course, retreat and mentoring. You need to be unpublished but it closes on 30th November so get in quick.
Details in link.
Please share :)
Details in link.
Please share :)
Emerging Writer Award - The Bridge Awards
The Emerging Writer Award is run in partnership with The Bridge Awards. The award winner receives a package including courses, retreat time and mentoring.
www.moniackmhor.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This award gives emerging writers a free course, retreat and mentoring. You need to be unpublished but it closes on 30th November so get in quick.
Details in link.
Please share :)
Details in link.
Please share :)
‘The Japanese term tsundoku – the piling up of books you may never get to read – could have been created just for me. There is something immensely comforting about books; their presence alone is enough to give a sense of peace.’
Susie Dent reveals what's on her bedside table in Issue 107.
Susie Dent reveals what's on her bedside table in Issue 107.
Latest Issue - Magazine : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
Latest Issue - Magazine : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
mslexia.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
‘The Japanese term tsundoku – the piling up of books you may never get to read – could have been created just for me. There is something immensely comforting about books; their presence alone is enough to give a sense of peace.’
Susie Dent reveals what's on her bedside table in Issue 107.
Susie Dent reveals what's on her bedside table in Issue 107.
Whether you're planning on entering our 2026 Poetry Pamphlet Competition or just looking to take the next step with your craft, check out these words of wisdom from our judge, Imtiaz Dharker...
#amwriting #writingcommunity
#amwriting #writingcommunity
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Whether you're planning on entering our 2026 Poetry Pamphlet Competition or just looking to take the next step with your craft, check out these words of wisdom from our judge, Imtiaz Dharker...
#amwriting #writingcommunity
#amwriting #writingcommunity