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Summary

The Fiction Writer's Den is inviting writers to submit their spooky tales for Halloween, showcasing a selection of responses to their writing prompts and encouraging new submissions.

Abstract

The Fiction Writer’s Den is calling for submissions of spooky fiction in the lead-up to Halloween. They have provided a list of six writing prompts to inspire authors and have already received and featured a variety of responses from writers such as H.R. Parker, Andrew Crocker, and Deborah Walker, among others. These stories range from a man's race against time to control his inner beast on Halloween night in "Full Moon Rising" to the haunting reflections of a vampire in "Slow Hunting." The Den's editor has also contributed to the prompts with their own pieces and teases upcoming stories with a screenshot. Writers interested in participating can sign up by commenting on the submission guidelines after reading them.

Opinions

  • The editor of The Fiction Writer’s Den expresses enthusiasm for the spooky writing prompts and the responses they have generated.
  • There is an appreciation for the variety and creativity of the submissions received so far.
  • The editor encourages more writers to join the community and contribute their work, indicating a collaborative and inclusive environment.
  • The use of a teaser screenshot suggests a strategy to engage readers and build anticipation for upcoming content.
  • The call for submissions and the detailed submission guidelines reflect a structured approach to curating content and supporting writers within the genre.

Send Your Spooky Tales Our Way!

Flash fiction and more at the Fiction Writer’s Den

Photo by Eyestetix Studio on Unsplash

Hallowe’en is almost upon us, but there’s still time to craft some spooky fiction! Below are the recent spooky writing prompts from The Fiction Writer’s Den:

We’ve had a few responses already; here’s a selection, with full credit and thanks to H.R. Parker, Andrew Crocker, Deborah Walker, Wilkie Winters, Aaron Michael Thomas, and Aria Wraithe:

I’ve already had a go at two of my own prompts, and have recently written and scheduled another three. Look out for them over the next couple of days! Teaser screenshot below…

Screenshot by the author

(Added: links to Accursed; The House; Abandoned Fairground).

If you aren’t already signed up as an author with TFWD, leave a comment on our submission guidelines (after reading them) to get added. Let’s craft some fiction!!

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