Congratulations to the winners! And also, to the Whimsy team themselves, for putting together the successful debut of such a charming contest. So happy to be a part of its history, even if I didn't place this time around ^^

Whimsy@whimsyfiction.bsky.social · 3w ago

The results for the first EVER Whimsy are in! 🦙🪶🥳 A big, WHIMSICAL congratulations to our Selected Stories and Honourable Mentions. These stories BLEW US AWAY for the imagination with which they captured the VAST possibilities of whimsical storytelling! www.whimsyfiction.com/contests/res...

Whimsy July judging is officially… DONE! See you on the 28th for our first ever group of selected stories (sharing the £500 prize pool) & honourable mentions. Plus, the first addition to the Whimsy Wall of First Lines. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! whimsyfiction.com 🦙🪶

Whimsy@whimsyfiction.bsky.social · 4w ago

WE HAVE A LONG LIST! And what can only be described as the single most whimsical gathering of stories in the known universe. Now, we just have to figure out how to fit ALL THAT WHIMSY onto an even smaller list. Results next week! 🦙🪶

Less than two weeks until we unveil the first ever addition to our shrine to brilliant beginnings: the Whimsy Wall of First Lines! Join us for the next one for a chance to have your name etched into the annals of Whimsy lore (www.whimsyfiction.com). 🦙🪶

It's been so long since I entered writing competitions that I forgot how agonizing the wait is… I feel like twice a day I end up pacing while waiting for the end of the month, ahaha

Boy, was this real last minute, but I'm happy I got it done! This was a lot of fun ^^ @whimsyfiction.bsky.social

The wait for Whimsy is almost over - and we’re delighted to announce that the wonderful folks at @scrivenerapp.bsky.social have decided to follow their whim and support our very first contest! If you’re not in yet but want to be, you’ve got until 30th June to join us. 🦙🪶 See you on the 1st!

We're happy to introduce the Two-Story Writing Challenge, a new competition that will challenge writers worldwide to create two short stories based on genre, action, & word assignments in 72 hours. It all kicks off on July 30th. Learn more & register at www.nycmidnight.com/two-story. Happy writing!

Two-Story Writing Challenge — nycmidnight

The Two-Story Writing Challenge is an international creative writing competition that challenges participants to create two original short stories in 72 hours.

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Apparently this is a controversial statement in a writing group I belong to on that other sm site. No-one is forcing you to read diverse books, but to do so makes you a better writer and makes for a more interesting read. #WriteSky #Booksky #PrideMonth #LGBTQ

The Sleuth Fairy wanted us to tuck a little clue under your pillows. Thought it might be more appropriate to post it here instead. Any guess what the theme of our very first Whimsy might be? Ps. Less than five days to go! whimsyfiction.com to join🦙🪶 Illustration by @stellabackmandesign

Oh dear, I suppose it's about time for me to make something like this…