Briefly Write

A little literary space for bold, succinct writing

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BRIEFLY ZINE

Bold, succinct writing. Photos. Prose (6 to 300 words). Poems (up to 16 lines).

Schedule

Issue 12: Subs open (April 2024)

Issue 13: Theme TBC (Sep 2024)

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Write 10

Write 10 – DESTINY / HISTORY was the third instalment of Briefly Write‘s ten-word story competition

We had stories about mood swings, witch hunts and homecomings. From ravens to dinosaurs, biographies to pizza parties, we travelled across time, space and shadows, through small choices and momentous decisions, into time loops and repeating mistakes, into the pages of newspapers, ruins and happily ever afters…

Judging so many wonderful tiny stories was a joy and a challenge. It took us many many many re-reads to narrow our choices down to just a few.

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Our editors will get to the heart of your poem or story. We’ll provide incisive, insightful comments on form, structure, word choice, style and impact. We’ll also ask questions that invite you to take the poem or story further.

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Briefly Write Poetry Prize 2024 (COMING SOON)

The Briefly Write Poetry Prize celebrates and rewards bold, succinct writing

The 2024 edition, our fourth instalment, will open for entries in June 2024. We want well-crafted poems up to 10 lines. We want innovative language, strong imagery and a subtle, focused composition. Send us your best brief writing. We are committed to accessibility and, as such, entry is free. We would greatly appreciate any support towards the costs of running this competition.

Read the winning poems from the Briefly Write Poetry Prize 2023…

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