Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between August 8 - August 14 on Substack!

• Any story shared BEFORE the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE in 2 hours from NOW.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed. Pangram or any such program that claims to detect the use of AI will NOT be used when making our own independent and final decisions.

Fill out this form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

Submit a Story

This is your final warning.

Just a few reminders/updates:

• Tomorrow is the deadline for TWO things:

  • TiF Summit 2027 - After tomorrow I will begin giving access to the TiF Summit Scheduler. So, if you want in, you have today and tomorrow to let me know!

  • TiF Original - The submission form closes tomorrow night. So, if you have an original short-short story you’d like to submit and get paid for your work, get that done ASAP!

• TiF Studio is OPEN (sorta…)

  • I need more warm bodies to test out this thing if I’m ever going to get a sense of what works and what doesn’t. So, if you’re interested in a platform built by a fiction writer with tools (now and always) that will cater to fiction writers (and readers), then head on over here: https://tifstudio.com

  • This platform is for both READERS and WRITERS. However, not all features intended for Writers is available. Sign-up. And once you do, post a “Beat” so I know you have and let’s fill the timeline with conversation and community so I can make this announcement to the larger subscriber list very soon! Thank you for helping me test this!

  • Oh, and if you have the time, please test filling in information on your Profile page! And maybe shoot me a DM too on TiF Studio. These are all the areas that should be ready to go as of today.

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between August 8 - August 14 on Substack!

• Any story shared OUTSIDE of the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE at 10pm EST on Sunday, August 16.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed. Pangram or any such program that claims to detect the use of AI will NOT be used when making our own independent and final decisions.

Comments are turned OFF for all TiF Notification emails.

Fill out the online form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

Submit a Story

You will receive another email 1 hour before the submission form closes on Sunday.

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between August 1 - August 7 on Substack!

• Any story shared BEFORE the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE in 2 hours from NOW.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed. Pangram or any such program that claims to detect the use of AI will NOT be used when making our own independent and final decisions.

Fill out this form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

Submit a Story

This is your final warning.

TOP in FICTION NEWS

I’ve got good feelings about the direction Top in Fiction has taken this year and it’s all possible because of the writers and the paying subscribers that so much has been happening around here. I want to start with the pillars that are now the best foundations for it all:

• Top in Fiction is where fiction lives.

• TiF Press is where fiction is published.

• TiF Library is where fiction is archived.

• TiF Studio is where communities are nurtured.

• TiF Originals is where exclusive fiction is shared.

I think to explain this all I’m going to do a Live soon. Look for one to come around September. Till then, check out the sites (if you haven’t already) and prepare for this all to make even more sense.

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between August 1 - August 7 on Substack!

• Any story shared OUTSIDE of the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE at 10pm EST on Sunday, August 9.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed. Pangram or any such program that claims to detect the use of AI will NOT be used when making our own independent and final decisions.

Comments are turned OFF for all TiF Notification emails.

Fill out the online form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

Submit a Story

You will receive another email 1 hour before the submission form closes on Sunday.

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between July 25 - July 31 on Substack!

• Any story shared BEFORE the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE in 2 hours from NOW.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed. Pangram or any such program that claims to detect the use of AI will NOT be used when making our own independent and final decisions.

Fill out this form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

Submit a Story

This is your final warning.

TiF PRESS PUBLICATIONS IN 2027

For anyone interested in getting their work published, there will be 3 opportunities for you to do so this year:

• A Deadly Game Event - Our Halloween themed event this year will be a bit different. We’re going to let the readers decide on the best story. [Opens 9/28. Closes 10/28.]

• “11” - A special event that I can’t tell you much about until late Summer.

• Secret Santa Plot Swap 2.0 - We’re back and as a bonus, all who take up the challenge and participate will be invited to be in the Volume II ebook. [Sign up begins the first week of November]

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between July 25 - July 31 on Substack!

• Any story shared OUTSIDE of the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE at 10pm EST on Sunday, August 2.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed. Pangram or any such program that claims to detect the use of AI will NOT be used when making our own independent and final decisions.

Comments are turned OFF for all TiF Notification emails.

Fill out the online form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

The NEW Submission Form

You will receive another email 1 hour before the submission form closes on Sunday.

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between July 18 - July 24 on Substack!

• Any story shared BEFORE the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE in 2 hours from NOW.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed. Pangram or any such program that claims to detect the use of AI will NOT be used when making our own independent and final decisions.

Fill out this form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

Submit a Story

This is your final warning.

Yes, I know it’s a full week before the official date of July 31st when we all should be scheduling our stories to GO LIVE on our respective Substacks. But, I know many of you have already written your story and have it properly scheduled. This is your time to share the link I need in order to include you in the official post that will be released to everyone on Friday, July 31st!

If you want to make sure you’re included in that email that will reach 2k+, fill out the submission form below. The most important question it will ask you is for your Post URL. But, before we get there, for those of us who may not have finished writing our story OR scheduled a post before, here is a really quick HOW TO guide:

SCHEDULE YOUR STORY

Click “Continue” Button (top right) → Scroll to bottom → Tick Scheduling box → Fill in the date and time (7/31/2026 10am EST)

The TiF Disruption post will be scheduled for 7/31 at 10:05am. You should receive a PING when it goes Live, letting you know your story is included on the post. I will not be adding anyone to the post after it goes Live but if there are any typographical mistakes I will make those.

FIND YOUR POST URL

Click “Settings” Button (bottom right) → Scroll down to SEO Options → Click drop down → Click “Copy link” button under Post URL

NOTE: Only click this once you have the URL the way you want it. If you plan on changing the URL, please be sure to do so before you fill out the form.

SUBMIT YOUR STORY

Click the link below to open a Google Form once you’re ready with the story written and scheduled! I can’t wait to tell everyone about it!

Submission Form

Morning all,

The message you’re about to read I wrote the same day as “THE announcement” that went out by Substack. However, since that day I’ve seen a few others that are more or less along the same lines; I’m leaving Substack but I don’t know where I’m going. Therefore, I want to make two important announcements of my own:

1. Wherever you go, effective TODAY, I will accept story URLs OUTSIDE of Substack. Top in Fiction goes where the storytellers are and if you aren’t here, then neither are we. I realize you may not have made your final decision yet, but when you do, know that TiF is here to continue our mission of sharing you and your work, wherever you decide to share it.

2. Top in Fiction has been working on it’s own site for writers (for us) tentatively called “TiF Studio” and its purpose is to combine the best, and most useful, parts of Substack, Scrivener, and a social media platform. I paused it in order to work on other TiF related projects. I may return to building TiF Studio and complete it before the end of 2026. Just know that I hear your frustrations, I share them, and I hope to build a place where we all can go and not be faced with the noise.

Now, onto the message I wrote 3 days ago:

In lieu of the usual notices I want to make a brief statement, specifically to those who submit their work for consideration in Top in Fiction. This is a snippet of a larger statement I’m including in the next Weekly Issue coming on Monday, July 27th:

Now, I’m not here to debate the efficacy of this program. But I’m also NOT, I repeat, NOT going to use it to “confirm” if AI has been used when deciding what stories will be featured in Top in Fiction.

There is this little thing called the honor system that I’m choosing (however naively) to stand behind and hope that anyone who submits their fiction for consideration hasn’t used AI. I simply cannot let a soulless thing dictate or direct my choices.

Now, if through other means it is determined that AI was used, the usual policy will apply that it will be taken down.

I just want those of you out there to know that I guarantee I will never use whatever tool comes up or is offered to validate you are who you say you are or that you’ve written what you say you’ve written.

Any program that is wrong even 1% of the time, especially when it comes to AI, is not a program I’m willing to use. But when it seems to be wrong 50% or more times? I mean…what are we doing here?

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to DM me or comment on the Note I will have already posted by the time you’ve read this, with the same snippet. Thank you for your continued support and as always, happy writing!

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between July 18 - July 24 on Substack!

• Any story shared OUTSIDE of the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE at 10pm EST on Sunday, July 26.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed. Pangram or any such program that claims to detect the use of AI will NOT be used when making our own independent and final decisions.

Comments are turned OFF for all TiF Notification emails.

Fill out the online form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

The NEW Submission Form

You will receive another email 1 hour before the submission form closes on Sunday.

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between July 11 - July 17 on Substack!

• Any story shared BEFORE the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE in 2 hours from NOW.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed.

Fill out this form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

Submit a Story

This is your final warning.

WRITING EVENT(S)

Looking for a quick and easy writing event, open to all who want to write a short story? Most will be seasonal or based around a holiday or person. Here’s a running list of what’s available. Oh, and if you’re hosting a writing event like this and want us to list is here for you, hit me up in my DMs:

• Heatwave - The temperature is rising this Summer. How will you handle it? Any genre. 1,500 word count cap. Due by July 31st. But if you can’t stand the heat…

TiF PRESS PUBLICATIONS IN 2027

For anyone interested in getting their work published, there will be 3 opportunities for you to do so this year:

• A Deadly Game Event - Our Halloween themed event this year will be a bit different. We’re going to let the readers decide on the best story. [Opens 9/28. Closes 10/28.]

• “11” - A special event that I can’t tell you much about until late Summer.

• Secret Santa Plot Swap 2.0 - We’re back and as a bonus, all who take up the challenge and participate will be invited to be in the Volume II ebook. [Sign up begins the first week of November]

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between July 11 - July 17 on Substack!

• Any story shared OUTSIDE of the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE at 10pm EST on Sunday, July 19.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed.

Comments are turned OFF for all TiF Notification emails.

Fill out the online form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

The NEW Submission Form

You will receive another email 1 hour before the submission form closes on Sunday.

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between July 4 - July 10 on Substack!

• Any story shared BEFORE the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE in 2 hours from NOW.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed.

Fill out this form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

Submit a Story

This is your final warning.

WRITING EVENT(S)

Looking for a quick and easy writing event, open to all who want to write a short story? Most will be seasonal or based around a holiday or person. Here’s a running list of what’s available. Oh, and you you’re hosting a writing event like this and want us to list is here for you, hit me up in my DMs:

• Heatwave - The temperature is rising this Summer. How will you handle it? Any genre. 1,500 word count cap. Due by July 31st. But if you can’t stand the heat…

TiF PRESS PUBLICATIONS IN 2027

For anyone interested in getting their work published, there will be 3 opportunities for you to do so this year:

• A Deadly Game Event - Our Halloween themed event this year will be a bit different. We’re going to let the readers decide on the best story. [Opens 9/28. Closes 10/28.]

• “11” - A special event that I can’t tell you much about until late Summer.

• Secret Santa Plot Swap 2.0 - We’re back and as a bonus, all who take up the challenge and participate will be invited to be in the Volume II ebook. [Sign up begins the first week of November]

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between July 4 - July 10 on Substack!

• Any story shared OUTSIDE of the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE at 10pm EST on Sunday, July 12.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed.

Comments are turned OFF for all TiF Notification emails.

Fill out the online form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

The NEW Submission Form

You will receive another email 1 hour before the submission form closes on Sunday.

TiF PRESS PUBLICATIONS IN 2027

For anyone interested in getting their work published, there will be 3 opportunities for you to do so this year:

• A Deadly Game Event - Our Halloween themed event this year will be a bit different. We’re going to let the readers decide on the best story. [Opens 9/28. Closes 10/28.]

• “11” - A special event that I can’t tell you much about until late Summer.

• Secret Santa Plot Swap 2.0 - We’re back and as a bonus, all who take up the challenge and participate will be invited to be in the Volume II ebook. [Sign up begins the first week of November]

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between June 27 - July 3 on Substack!

• Any story shared OUTSIDE of the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE at 10pm EST on Sunday, July 5.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed.

Comments are turned OFF for all TiF Notification emails.

Fill out the online form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

The NEW Submission Form

You will receive another email 1 hour before the submission form closes on Sunday.

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between June 20 - June 26 on Substack!

• Any story shared BEFORE the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE in 1 hour from NOW.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed.

Fill out this form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

Submit a Story

This is your final warning.

TIF NEWS FOR WRITERS

THE TiF LIBRARY is finally open! I realize saying this might mean very little since you probably didn’t know I was working on a dedicated website in this way. But for a while I’ve hated using Google Forms (as I know many out there who write fiction also hated and is one of the main reasons why submissions have decreased) and I’ve despised relying on the messy looking Notion. Now, I could’ve spent time in Notion and tried to make it look pretty, but I only had the tools available to me and I never felt like it was the right fit for our needs.

So, I rolled up my sleeves and built something from the ground up and is automated and fulfills the need of the weekly (and monthly) issues and submissions for readers to search through and find thousands of stories to choose from. And also the need for a proper form, that isn’t Google, for writers to submit their fictions on a regular basis.

The NEW TiF Library

However, like the Google Form, the questions remain the same as does the time you have to submit your story (every Friday at 7am EST to Sunday at 10pm EST) and the 7-days that the “Submit Your Story” page is capturing. If all works according to plan, the dates and access to the form will update automatically. Not only that, you won’t be able to make any date mistakes as have happened in the past.

I still have complete control over what stories get Featured and the weekly issues as well as monthly recap issues will continue to be sent as emails to our 2k+ subscriber base. I realize the emails are the most important part of the Top in Fiction community but so is the writer experience.

With that said, The TiF Library only serves a purpose if visitors use it. So, if you wouldn’t mind sharing its existence with your subscribers as often as you can? Whether that be directly in your emails or on Substack Notes or even out “in the wild” like on Blue Sky or Threads or wherever else you frequent. Let the people out there know that we’ve got an abundant library of up-and-coming (or already arrived?) fiction writers for them to choose from and we will gladly take up the challenge to fill their extra time with amazing storytelling.

Below you’ll find “The NEW Submission Form” button that will take you directly to the new form. As I said before, the questions are the same as you’ve always had to answer. Just not a Google Form anymore. This form will automatically update with the dates for when your story should have been written. If you see a RED dot beside Submit a Story that means the form is CLOSED. When the dot is GREEN then you can submit a story. Once you do so, if you give the system a minute (or two) to update, you should see your submission appear on the Submissions page as it is set to update in real time.

Lastly, I still have complete control over everything, even the automated parts. If a story needs to be taken down then I will take it down. And wherever/whenever possible I will make necessary updates to submissions as well, if only to make the user experience as simple as possible.

TiF PRESS PUBLICATIONS IN 2027

For anyone interested in getting their work published, there will be 3 opportunities for you to do so this year:

• A Deadly Game Event - Our Halloween themed event this year will be a bit different. We’re going to let the readers decide on the best story. [Opens 9/28. Closes 10/28.]

• “11” - A special event that I can’t tell you much about until late Summer.

• Secret Santa Plot Swap 2.0 - We’re back and as a bonus, all who take up the challenge and participate will be invited to be in the Volume II ebook. [Sign up begins the first week of November]

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between June 13 - June 19 on Substack!

• Any story shared OUTSIDE of the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE at 10pm EST on Sunday, June 21.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed.

Comments are turned OFF for all TiF Notification emails.

Fill out the online form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

The NEW Submission Form

You will receive another email 1 hour before the submission form closes on Sunday.

TIF NEWS FOR WRITERS

A call for writers of fiction has gone out as of June 15th. Did you hear the call? The TiF Summit 2027 is looking for readers just like you, who toil away writing the best fiction you can write. This is your time to shine! This is your opportunity to share your fiction with the world in a brand new way. So, fill out the Interest Form below and let’s do this together! Because no matter what you write. No matter where you live in the world. This event is for you. Don’t squander this opportunity by sitting on the sidelines. Everyone will be talking about it in much the same way everyone was talking about it the first time we did this. And this one will be even bigger because you will be a part of it!

Sign-Up

TiF PRESS PUBLICATIONS IN 2027

For anyone interested in getting their work published, there will be 3 opportunities for you to do so this year:

• A Deadly Game Event - Our Halloween themed event this year will be a bit different. We’re going to let the readers decide on the best story. [Opens 9/28. Closes 10/28.]

• “11” - A special event that I can’t tell you much about until late Summer.

• Secret Santa Plot Swap 2.0 - We’re back and as a bonus, all who take up the challenge and participate will be invited to be in the Volume II ebook. [Sign up begins the first week of November]

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between June 13 - June 19 on Substack!

• Any story shared BEFORE the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE at 10pm EST on Sunday, June 21.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed.

Comments are turned OFF for all TiF Notification emails.

Fill out the online form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

Submit Today!

You will receive another email 1 hour before the submission form closes on Sunday.

We’re excited to officially open the first round of invitations for the 2nd Annual TiF Summit 2027!

The TiF Summit is a 3-day celebration of a time-honored tradition; reading fiction aloud, utilizing Substack Live in January 2027. Participating writers will host their own 30-minute Substack Live session where they’ll read a short story of their choice to audiences across the Subtack community.

Our very first TiF Summit brought together 50 incredible voices (watch them all here), and this year we’re hoping to grow even bigger with a goal of at least 75 participating writers!

At this stage, we’re simply gathering interest and basic information from writers who may want to participate. Later this year (around September 2026), we’ll follow up with all interested participants via email, so make sure the email you provide is one you check often, to:

• Confirm the story you plan to read (word count specifically)

• Provide access to the Summit Scheduler that will allow you to select your preferred 30-minute time slot

Some things to keep in mind when deciding if you are able to participate:

• Event dates: Friday, January 15 - Sunday, January 17

• Must have a smart phone with the Substack app installed and the ability to go Live. If you’ve already used Substack Live before, that is preferred. A tutorial on how to set this up will be provided.

• The story you select to read should be no longer than 3k words. This allows time to read it fully and perhaps field questions from the audience, should there be any, in the chat. We will allow all fiction though we will ask if there should be any trigger warning for your story and we ask that AI not have been used on the story you select.

• We will have more time slot hours available to accommodate readers and viewers from around the world.

Whether you’re an established fiction writer or just beginning to build your audience, we’d love to have you join us for this community-wide storytelling event.

If you’re interested in participating in the TiF Summit 2027, please fill out the interest form below:

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We can’t wait to celebrate another incredible year of fiction with all of you.

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TIF NEWS FOR WRITERS

Only news coming is that on Monday a scheduled email will be sent to all who are receiving TiF Notifications to let me know you’re interested in joining our next TiF Summit 2027. Keep an eye out for that!

TiF PRESS PUBLICATIONS IN 2027

For anyone interested in getting their work published, there will be at least 3 opportunities for you to do so this year and the are:

• A Deadly Game Event - Our Halloween themed event this year will be a bit different. We’re going to let the readers decide on the best story. All who participate will have an opportunity to receive an invitation for the 2027 anthology. [Opens 9/28. Closes 10/28.]

• “11” - A special event that I can’t tell you much about until late Summer.

• Secret Santa Plot Swap 2.0 - We’re back and as a surprise to many, all who take up the challenge and participate will be invited to be in the ebook only 2027 Volume II release. [Sign up begins early November]

Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between June 6 - June 12 on Substack!

• Any story shared BEFORE the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE at 10pm EST on Sunday, June 14.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed.

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Top in Fiction is the place where fiction lives, but it’s also the place where a community of fiction writers and readers can come together every week to share in their mutual love (and respect) of fiction. Read the guidelines carefully:

• Only fiction shared between May 30 - June 5 on Substack!

• Any story shared BEFORE the dates listed above will be removed.

• This form will CLOSE in 1 hour from NOW.

• Share fiction you’ve read AND/OR fiction you’ve written. (Self-promotion of your fiction is welcome!)

• If self-promoting, submit NO MORE THAN 2 stories! This is a strict rule that will be enforced.

• Story must be Free-to-Read (No portion of it can be behind a paywall).

• Story must be written in English.

• We DO NOT accept stories written by AI. If we discover, at any time, that AI was used, the story will be removed.

Fill out this form for consideration in our Weekly emails:

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