Necessary Fiction
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A webjournal publishing short fiction, book reviews, a weekly newsletter, & whatever else happens at http://www.necessaryfiction.com. Doing our best since 2009.
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so stoked to see this story, drafted in my fall class at the Columbia MFA, now published at @necessaryfiction.com
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February 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
so stoked to see this story, drafted in my fall class at the Columbia MFA, now published at @necessaryfiction.com
This week's featured story is "Mike Dyson" by Agnes Pyrchla. necessaryfiction.com/stories/mike...
February 11, 2026 at 2:43 PM
This week's featured story is "Mike Dyson" by Agnes Pyrchla. necessaryfiction.com/stories/mike...
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Speaking of Barrelhouse submission calls run by my students (that's what everyone's talking about today, right?) we've got another one coming VERY SOON. This semester, a cohort of MFA students at Temple will be editing an online issue of the journal, and they've settled on a theme: The Aftermath
February 10, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Speaking of Barrelhouse submission calls run by my students (that's what everyone's talking about today, right?) we've got another one coming VERY SOON. This semester, a cohort of MFA students at Temple will be editing an online issue of the journal, and they've settled on a theme: The Aftermath
We don't review nonfiction ourselves, but some of our reviewers who do so elsewhere might want to check out this book? (I look forward to reading it myself in a non-reviewer capacity.)
Hello - just a quick message to US writers: early copies of my book, LIKE A CAT LOVES A BIRD: THE NINE LIVES OF MURIEL SPARK, will be available soon! Please message me if you’re interested in reading it, and I’ll let my publisher know 🐈⬛
February 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
We don't review nonfiction ourselves, but some of our reviewers who do so elsewhere might want to check out this book? (I look forward to reading it myself in a non-reviewer capacity.)
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Many thanks to the editors at @necessaryfiction.com for the opportunity to review FALSE WAR by Carlos Manuel Álvarez, polyphonically translated from the Spanish by Natasha Wimmer @graywolfpress.bsky.social
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February 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Many thanks to the editors at @necessaryfiction.com for the opportunity to review FALSE WAR by Carlos Manuel Álvarez, polyphonically translated from the Spanish by Natasha Wimmer @graywolfpress.bsky.social
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FALSE WAR by Carlos Manuel Álvarez, tr Natasha Wimmer (@graywolfpress.bsky.social). Reviewed by @mandysuzannewong.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/fals...
February 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
FALSE WAR by Carlos Manuel Álvarez, tr Natasha Wimmer (@graywolfpress.bsky.social). Reviewed by @mandysuzannewong.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/fals...
FALSE WAR by Carlos Manuel Álvarez, tr Natasha Wimmer (@graywolfpress.bsky.social). Reviewed by @mandysuzannewong.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/fals...
February 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
FALSE WAR by Carlos Manuel Álvarez, tr Natasha Wimmer (@graywolfpress.bsky.social). Reviewed by @mandysuzannewong.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/fals...
Until February 15!
Only tiptoeing back onto socials to say that @necessaryfiction.com is still open to subs for our summer flash fiction series! Details, etc. etc. 👇🏼
Necessary Fiction Submission Manager
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February 6, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Until February 15!
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love the book of Jim
This week's featured fiction is "Excerpts from The Book of Jim" by Laressa Dickey. necessaryfiction.com/stories/exce...
February 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
love the book of Jim
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This week's featured fiction is "Excerpts from The Book of Jim" by Laressa Dickey. necessaryfiction.com/stories/exce...
February 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM
This week's featured fiction is "Excerpts from The Book of Jim" by Laressa Dickey. necessaryfiction.com/stories/exce...
This week's featured fiction is "Excerpts from The Book of Jim" by Laressa Dickey. necessaryfiction.com/stories/exce...
February 4, 2026 at 2:25 PM
This week's featured fiction is "Excerpts from The Book of Jim" by Laressa Dickey. necessaryfiction.com/stories/exce...
A great chance for writers looking to get started on a research-based project to learn from friend of NF Jaime Green (who knows her stuff!).
Hey writers! March 14 I'm bringing back From Research to Draft, where we'll talk strategies for organizing and writing from research that will make you a happier and better writer. Early bird pricing through 2/8! jaimegreen.net/classes
February 3, 2026 at 8:32 PM
A great chance for writers looking to get started on a research-based project to learn from friend of NF Jaime Green (who knows her stuff!).
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PANDORA by Ana Paula Pacheco, tr. Julia Sanches (@transitbooks.bsky.social). Reviewed by kay kemp. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/pand...
February 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
PANDORA by Ana Paula Pacheco, tr. Julia Sanches (@transitbooks.bsky.social). Reviewed by kay kemp. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/pand...
PANDORA by Ana Paula Pacheco, tr. Julia Sanches (@transitbooks.bsky.social). Reviewed by kay kemp. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/pand...
February 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
PANDORA by Ana Paula Pacheco, tr. Julia Sanches (@transitbooks.bsky.social). Reviewed by kay kemp. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/pand...
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In research notes, @agri.bsky.social writes about HYPER from @coffeehousepress.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/researchnote...
January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
In research notes, @agri.bsky.social writes about HYPER from @coffeehousepress.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/researchnote...
This will surely be brilliant and a lot of fun. Please go on our behalf, readers in Chicago!
Chicago! This Wednesday, 2/4 at 7:00 pm at Women & Children First! Come hear me in conversation with Sara Levine about her hilarious new novel THE HITCH! womenandchildrenfirst.com/event/2026-0...
The Hitch by Sara Levine
COVID POLICY: Masks are strongly encouraged for in-store shopping & required for the majority of in-store events. We offer free masks at the front door, but deeply appreciate you bringing your own!
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January 31, 2026 at 3:37 PM
This will surely be brilliant and a lot of fun. Please go on our behalf, readers in Chicago!
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Last call for the Big Moose Prize! Send us your manuscript by Midnight EST—blacklawrencepress.submittable.com/submit ✨
January 31, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Last call for the Big Moose Prize! Send us your manuscript by Midnight EST—blacklawrencepress.submittable.com/submit ✨
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Read to find out about why i had to lie about the interior of the Connaught hotel
In research notes, @agri.bsky.social writes about HYPER from @coffeehousepress.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/researchnote...
January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Read to find out about why i had to lie about the interior of the Connaught hotel
In research notes, @agri.bsky.social writes about HYPER from @coffeehousepress.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/researchnote...
January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
In research notes, @agri.bsky.social writes about HYPER from @coffeehousepress.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/researchnote...
Congratulations to @haydenmcasey13.bsky.social! Here's an conversation about SHOW ME WHERE THE HURT IS with Maya Chari. necessaryfiction.com/interviews/u...
January 29, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Congratulations to @haydenmcasey13.bsky.social! Here's an conversation about SHOW ME WHERE THE HURT IS with Maya Chari. necessaryfiction.com/interviews/u...
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This week's featured story is "Surrender Calls" by Angela Townsend necessaryfiction.com/stories/surr...
January 28, 2026 at 2:25 PM
This week's featured story is "Surrender Calls" by Angela Townsend necessaryfiction.com/stories/surr...
This week's featured story is "Surrender Calls" by Angela Townsend necessaryfiction.com/stories/surr...
January 28, 2026 at 2:25 PM
This week's featured story is "Surrender Calls" by Angela Townsend necessaryfiction.com/stories/surr...
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GOOD NEWS. My novel--a retelling of Hansel & Gretel in which the parents are addicted to opioids--originally titled Abandon & now titled A THOUSAND WAYS TO DISAPPEAR, will be published by Cornerstone Press (Univ. of Wisconsin) in February 2028.
January 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
GOOD NEWS. My novel--a retelling of Hansel & Gretel in which the parents are addicted to opioids--originally titled Abandon & now titled A THOUSAND WAYS TO DISAPPEAR, will be published by Cornerstone Press (Univ. of Wisconsin) in February 2028.
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GRACE BEFORE THE FALL by Geri Lipschultz (Dark Winter Press). Reviewed by @nonabiding.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/grac...
January 26, 2026 at 2:25 PM
GRACE BEFORE THE FALL by Geri Lipschultz (Dark Winter Press). Reviewed by @nonabiding.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/grac...
GRACE BEFORE THE FALL by Geri Lipschultz (Dark Winter Press). Reviewed by @nonabiding.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/grac...
January 26, 2026 at 2:25 PM
GRACE BEFORE THE FALL by Geri Lipschultz (Dark Winter Press). Reviewed by @nonabiding.bsky.social. necessaryfiction.com/reviews/grac...