Hello Fiction Writers!
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TIF NEWS FOR WRITERS
Hey ya’ll, I realize a shocking drop in submissions in 2026. Is it a trend that in the Spring/Summer time less writing happens? Is Top in Fiction no longer need to help highlight stories from the furthest corners of the Substack-verse? Whatever the reason, I’m sure there are still new writers and legacy writers that are writing on the daily! If that’s you, or if you know of someone who isn’t being featured but should be, suggest them by clicking the Submissions button below. Or, better yet, share our newsletter so they can subscribe.
As you know, we’ve got something for everyone at just about every stage in their writing career. Whether just starting out, dabbling a bit, or wanting to be published. We got you covered! But this only works if you put in the work with me!
Let’s get back to the early days when we were getting 75+ submissions every week! I know we can do it!
Oh, and in some upcoming news: In just 10 days from today spots will be opening for everyone who may want to participate in our next TiF Summit! It went really well last year and so many are returning for our next one who had such an amazing time! Got a story you want to read? All it takes is going Live on your Substack! I’m looking to fill 3 days for 24hrs straight each day to accommodate all timezones no matter where you are in the world! You can help me get that done!
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 May 30 - June 5 on Substack!
Any story shared BEFORE the dates listed above will be removed.
This form will CLOSE at 10pm EST on Sunday, June 7.
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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