Michael Stubblefield
m.stubblefield.net
Michael Stubblefield
@m.stubblefield.net
writer, author hopeful, humanist

https://stubblefield.net

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Newbery Honor and Caldecott winning author Lauren Wolk just visited The Epilogue... the other week to talk about writing for younger readers, connecting with setting, and letting your characters develop.

Give a listen and subscribe!

#writers, #writing, #authors, #writingcommunity, #writersky
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Many thank yous to the lovely @gailcarriger.bsky.social who stopped by The Epilogue... to talk about the Heroine’s Journey, writing series, and the writer as archaeologist.

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Read The Heroine’s Journey!

#writers, #writing, #authors, #writingcommunity, #writersky
Gail Carriger: The Heroine’s Journey
Explore the unique storytelling journey of legendary quests and the heroine's path in fiction with bestselling author Gail Carriger.
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September 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Our Hundred Word Horror Contest is back! Open to submissions Sept 15-30, 2025. Winners published Oct 31!

Win $100!
Nightmare on Story Street Returns: Flash Fiction Contest!
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September 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Many thanks to @charliejane.bsky.social! She visited The Epilogue… podcast to talk about craft, believing in your characters, and writing through tough times.

Also, her new book Lessons in Magic and Disaster just dropped! So pick it up!
Charlie Jane Anders: Believing in Your Characters
Join celebrated author Charlie Jane Anders as she explores character development, storytelling, and her latest book, "Lessons in Magic and Disaster."
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August 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Hugo and Nebula Award winning author Charlie Jane Anders joins The Epilogue... podcast to talk about characters, protagonists and antagonists, and writing your way through troubling times.
The Epilogue Interview: Charlie Jane Anders
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August 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Story Street is excited to share a new writing podcast by Story Street writer Michael Stubblefield: The Epilogue...

Each episode, Michael will interview successful authors about their stories and writing craft. Please check it out and give it a listen:
New Podcast: The Epilogue...
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June 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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In this first episode of the Epilogue… I interview author David Slayton.

David is the author of White Trash Warlock, award-winning Dark Moon Shallow Sea. And upcoming Redneck Revenant!

Thanks to @drslayton.bsky.social for taking the time to talk to me.

#writers, #authors, #writingcommunity
David Slayton: Writing Your Own Story
Explore writing advice from authors David Slayton and Michael Stubblefield, discussing identity, magic, and crafting unique characters.
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June 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Last Chance! 100 words micro flash fiction contest. $100 prize. Submissions close May 30. #writers, #writingcommunity, #authors, #callforsubmissions, #callsforsubmission
Summertime Sadness: Flash Fiction Contest!
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May 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Something to do this Summer! 100 words micro flash fiction contest. $100 prize. Submissions open May 16-30.
Summertime Sadness: Flash Fiction Contest!
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May 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Ending Stories with Style
Ending Stories with Style
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April 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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The thing about so-called generative artificial intelligence is, the intelligence isn't artificial. It's real. It's OURS. The techbros stole our intelligence (our data, our thoughts, our stories, our art) and used the software to regurgitate it and spackle it together into digital particleboard.
March 21, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Last call! Our spring time flash fiction is ending tomorrow!

storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-...

#writing, #authors, #writingcommunity, #flashfiction
Springtime on Story Street Flash Contest-Now Open! – Story Street Writers
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February 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Yes, you can get better at writing the same way you can get better at other skills. The key is deliberate practice.
How to Write Your Way to Carnegie Hall
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January 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Happy New Year! To kick off the new year, we proudly announce the winners of our 2024 Holidays on Story Street flash fiction contest. To see the results and read the winning stories, go to: storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-...
#writingcommunity, #writingcontests, #flashfiction, #writing
January 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Turkey's thawing and time is ticking! Get your 250-word Holiday flash fiction stories into Story Street by November 30th. See our website for rules and details. #writingcommunity, #writers, #writingcontests, #authors, #literarymagazines, #contests
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November 26, 2024 at 1:20 PM
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Only 10 days left in our Holiday Flash Fiction Contest! Don’t miss your chance at $100 and publication!

#writing, #writingcommunity, #creative, #writingchallenge, #writingprompts, #writingcontests, #writingcontest, #writers, #flashfiction
Our Next Contest: Holidays on Story Street – Story Street Writers
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November 20, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Submissions for our “Holidays on Story Street” open today!

Click here for rules and details!

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November 15, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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Submissions for our “Holidays on Story Street” open today!

Click here for rules and details!

storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-...
November 15, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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Story Street Writers happily announce our Holiday Flash Fiction contest, with the theme: "The Aftermath".
The contest is free to enter, open for entries from Nov 15 through Nov 30
Our Next Contest: Holidays on Story Street
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November 8, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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Need some writing therapy but disappointed in NaNoWriMo this year? Start your own challenge. You don't need permission!
Build Your Own Writing Challenge
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November 8, 2024 at 10:14 PM
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Nightmare on Story Street, Final Reckoning! Follow the link to meet the winners of our horror contest and read their stories on our just-released site: The Story Street Review. #writingcommunity, #literaryjournal, #writingcontest

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October 31, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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Last Call!
Sept 30 is the last day to enter our Hundred Word Horror Contest. Time is running out!

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#writers, #authors, #writing-contest, #horror, #writing-community, #callforsubmissions
September 30, 2024 at 3:50 AM
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New on Story Street! Read Michael Stubblefield’s latest craft article: “Show and Tell and Write: Writing Tools not Rules.”

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September 27, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Five days left to enter Story Street's first annual 100-word horror writing contest! First prize of $100 and publication. Winners will be announced on October 31. To submit or for complete rules and information, please visit:
storystreetwriters.com/word-on-the-...
September 25, 2024 at 6:25 PM