Meet our Judges

Founder @ReedsyHQ – Art Department – Designing & building Reedsy Prompts.

One of the co-founders of Reedsy, and our marketing expert.

Bestselling author of Charcoal, Derelict and Ghosted, and the Lessons of a Student Midwife series. Winner of the Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction 2020.

Writer. Editor. Tea Drinker. Mango Eater.

Growing up in the dreamy plains where tornadoes and imagination roam, Amber has always been filled with a creative streak and you’ll never catch her without a notebook.
Though she adores the end...

Engineer and author, balancing the art with science. Language learner and amateur improv performer.
Currently editing my first novel.

Honored to be on Reedsy's team of judges.

Contact me at:...

Just a guy trying to hone his craft without AI or ChatGPT. Seeing a lot more of those on here and I don't have time for it. Gross.

I will be publishing my first book sometime in the near future!...

I want to write stories that make people more alive.

Full-time English tutor, avid reader, aspiring author and a bit of an art nut.
I enjoy writing fantasy, historical and animal character stories.
Feedback, both good feedback and (gulp) construc...

Hey all writers!
Coming to you (not live) from North Carolina!

I'm 30 years old. Always loved writing and reading. Fascinated with fantasy but also enjoy short stories (Chicken Soup for the Sou...

Still studying. Still trying (to accomplish something). Still writing. Still unfinished. Still alive, though.

Anastasia is a girl drowning in the waters of poetry, gobbling up the salt of short stories. Pray her cells don't swell!

I'm one of those who lie to write. It isn't always the best, but for me, it's fun. Short stories are a challenge that I willingly take on to learn how to condense to the fewest words with the most ...

Layla is an MFA student in the Creative Writing program at Old Dominion University and a graduate of the University of Mary Washington, where she served as the editor in chief of two literary magaz...

Just Write...somebody coined the term, patented it, made magnets. I slapped one on to remind me. You can't revise what you haven't written. free write...Just Write. Kaizen.

Teacher, writer, OCD-er. In a close relationship with my laptop. Getting a little thesaurus action on the side. Chasing down that elusive perfect line.

www.karenkinley.com

I mostly write science fiction, or stories that involve wild animals or the natural world and the place Homo sapiens has in it. I read nonfiction for the most part, specifically in the broad subjec...

Copy editor by day, American Gothic enthusiast by night.

Hi there,
I am a professional Content Writer and have five published books. I love to guide other writers along their writing journey. I run a blog The Time is Write and a Facebook Group, The ...

Reedsy judge reporting all stories that are AI content generated (currently around five out of 10 stories are, at last count) and/or published elsewhere.

Raised by diplomats, currently living in...

I write stories for you and your dog.
No one can ever compete.

#Happiness will find us.
abbywrites76@gmail.com—I love connecting with writers!

Hi lovely people!
To be honest I have no idea what to write in a bio...
I have been writing for my entire life. It all began really with 'Little Women' and the fact that Meg kept a diary. I lov...

School psychologist with a passion for reading and writing. Aspiring fictional author with a love for all things mystery and thriller.

Freelance health journalist now focusing on creative writing. Bass and melodica player.

Hi writers!

My name is Dayna, I'm a judge for Reedsy and an author, not only do I enjoy creating works of fiction but I love reading them too! :D

An aspiring author who has an equal love for reading and writing. :)

I hold a BA from the University of Toronto with a specialization in English Literature and I'm currently pursuing a certifica...

Hi! I'm B.W. and it is nice to meet you. I am a freelance virtual assistant and content writer. I love to be creative, but I can never slow my mind down long enough to get the story out. That's why...

To give the words in my head a place,
Somewhere to exist
Because I think they can be beautiful

Hi my name is Heather! I have an MA from Saint Joseph's University for Writing Studies and a BA in Film. Always learning. I'm just a big ol' story lover.

My name is Henery X (long)
I'm 56 years young.
I was born, raised, and still reside in Detroit, Michigan.
I've been writing creatively for just over 26 years.
I currently have three books, a...

Journalist by day, fiction writer by night. Loves nothing more than a good story, but is frequently distracted by her dog.

English major, servant and follower of Jesus, occasional writer

Katie Beth Byerley is a high school English and Creative Writing teacher. An avid reader and lover of good romance, spine-tingling thrillers, and campy horror, she simply loves stories.

Copywriter living in NYC. Currently working on first novel.

Millennial writer who is passionate about mental health. Semicolon and Oxford comma enthusiast.

https://paigeleppanen.wordpress.com

She/Her
Pansexual and Proud
19 years old
Canadian
Amateur writer who dreams of writing something great

I am an emerging writer based in Northern Arizona. I have a BA in Psychology with a minor in English and American Literature and an MBA in Global Business. By day, I run the Northern Arizona branch...

I'm a freelance writer/editor and blogger. Random stuff happens; I write about it: https://wordpress.com/view/mylifeisacautionarytale.wordpress.com. I'm also published on SharpHeels.com and Jottful...

I write stuff in the margins of my days Sometimes stories, sometimes whole novels, occasionally poems
I love stark imagery, and dialogue
Sometimes my stories are set in Kalathan, a country I made...

scout wants to write stories about the hard things but she doesn't have the courage.

reedsy contest judge
dog mom
parle français
learning ASL
aspiring journalist

Watched watcher watches watchers watching watcher watch. That's me.

18 y/o writing student. enjoys attempting to skip rocks, watching tragic French films, and waiting for storms.

Hi! I am an 19 yo college student in school to become a Creative Writing Professor. I am looking forward to reading others' short stories, and wish you all the best :)

Corinna is the author of many short stories in the mystery, magical realism, and sci-fi genres. She is also the author of two non-fiction books Murder and Mystery in Atlanta and Haunted History of ...

As a grandmother of 7, mother of 2 and married for 47 years, I had put off my personal passion for writing.
My confidence was broken by teachers during my early school years.
However, with my...

I’ve been writing short stories since grade school. For the past fifteen years, I’ve been active on a few contest sites, writing prompt-based short stories and self-publishing them in a collection ...

Just an education major who loves to write!

Judy Hutt Thomas: wife, mother, grandomother, and co-owner of a review site and author promotions company. In my spare time-- I sleep, participate in our local community theatre group, and church c...

Aspiring writer, composer, teacher, and magic bean gatherer.

I'm an avid reader, clearly not an avid writer.
I try.
Yoda would be disappointed, but luckily my mother is still proud.

Aussie based acting student and queen quarantine-er. Stay safe.

I love to write short erotic stories of the LGBTQIA+ variety and full length novels. I prefer fantasy and fairytale retellings, but have delved into contemporary romance as well. To read my self-pu...

Hello, I'm Ruth. Nice to meet you! :)

Thank you for reading my work.

My contact email is: ruthrobinson701@gmail.com

Additional info about me: (in list form)

My favorite things to do:
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Owen Schaefer was born in a hollow log in a northern country, and raised by wolves. From there, he moved to Tokyo. Then Hong Kong. Then London. Today he lives in Blackheath, writes stories and scri...

Hi! I am a freelance editor and writer, and I just finished pursuing my second degree to do both full-time. I am an avid reader and, above all else, a follower of Christ. I hope you enjoy reading m...

Mom of two humans and two fur babies. I love to read all genres and have just started writing.
I love to read comedy but I have never thought of writing anything funny..I wonder if anyone else ...

The stories I post here come from a place deep in my soul.

I love it when folks read my stories.

I love it, even more when they leave comments.

To date, I've published three novels ...

Iris Silverman is a free-spirited, fiery Leo whose Capricorn moon keeps her grounded (mostly). In her free time, you can catch her eating whole limes on her fire escape and people-watching.

Her...

A wishful romantic of the light and dark in both this world and those created.

Hello!

My name is Kevin DuPont, I am an aspiring fiction writer from New England who is taking the extra-time at home during this spring to get back into writing!

Kyla M. Cullinane earned her MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts from the University of Baltimore in 2021. She has self-published a collection of short stories entitled "Parallel Lines." Ky...

I'm always writing -- it just almost never makes it to the Google Doc.

I'm a writer, an editor, and a leader in the writing community. I obsessively write each morning, lunch, and evening. When I'm not writing, I'm judging content submissions, or I'm leading a group o...

An aspiring author and game creator, along with artist, and most important of all, Follower of Christ. Also a huge nerd, but I heard guys like that sometimes. Email me: theaviatorshadow@gmail.com

I write about lovable idiots just trying their best.

25, she/her, currently based in Oregon

if you want to connect about writing or books or whatever, feel free to add me on goodreads.com/nat...

Tarot Author x 5. Co-Creator of Coffee Tarot and Snowland Decks (with artist hubby, Ron). Mixed Media + Jewelry Artisan. Award-Winning Cook. Beloved Wife + Mom. Visit me ➡️ ChezBoyer.Etsy.com + Ja...

Dreamy zephyr. Has nebulous thoughts.

I'm still looking for who I really am.

Reader, writer, Prompts judge.

Laura enjoys writing when inspiration strikes and isn't flattened by a hectic life in the End Times. She has a few shortlisted stories, which gives her hope that she's not completely terrible but i...

Future physicist and aspiring literary critic and writer.

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Chat about the joys & ...

(she/her) I'm an aspiring published author working on my dystopian, sci-fi novel.

"The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before." -Neil Gaiman

I'm a science fiction writer, intent on mastering the short story, and determined to finish my first novel this year.

I'm a dabbler in many things,
Yearning for my wings. I write poems, short stories, fan fiction, and random notes to myself. I love reading fiction, of varied genre, and words that move are what I'...

New Author-wannabe, I like fantasy, historical fiction, sci-fi, and history. I write a lot of political science and military science in my day job, but my passion is to write a series of flintlock ...

Disillusioned ex-Reedsy writer and judge. I've deleted every story but two - one that should have at least shortlisted, and one that creatively explains why Reedsy is the worst contest on the inter...

As a child I was encouraged to visit the local library as often as possible. In those days, families of our class and income struggled to have enough money for food and utilities, so books were on...

Newly graduated with a BA in Journalism. Avid reader of multiple genres, including fiction, young adult, and fantasy.

Tain Leonard-Peck is a writer, painter, actor, model, and composer, and a competitive sailor, skier, and fencer. He’s a student, and his plays, poems, paintings, and short stories have been perform...

Just a work-in-progress human who would rather be a ferret or a mermaid.

For book recommendations and actual ferret shenanigans, find me on instagram (vinciilam)!

xwingchi.wordpress.com

I'm drawn towards anything subversive and cynical. I believe that manual work produces the best streaks of creativity. I develop my stories using the same manual process.

Shortlisted:
Contest #...

Ever since I was a child, I have been enthralled with reading, thanks to my mother's dramatic readings of fairy tales.

Over the years, I have developed some skill with stringing words together i...

A first year English Literature student, loves indulging in fleeting thoughts to ink them into forms of written work- stories, poems or random half written verses. An enthusiastic writer diving at ...

Educating by day, writing by weekend, because who in education has time or energy for anything else during the week...
Working on her first YA novel, which was inspired by a dream. As most of her ...

Student at Durham University, reading English Literature and History.

A Durham University student who loves to read, write, and perform poetry. I run a magazine, a blog, and a book instagram - safe to say writing is my life!

A Durham uni student with aspirations to write something important someday

A love of words, language, and letters has pursued my mind since I was a child. Reading is great, but writing has always been what my heart asks for. Just getting started, but better late than neve...

Durham Uni English Lit student who loves reading the works of others, analysing them and learning something insightful in the process. For me, literature is one of the most powerful ways to connect...

Patty Renfro-Wonderly enjoyed twenty-five years teaching fifth-grade gifted students before she retired. During her tenure, she was a mentor, curriculum writer and reviewer, conducted numerous in-s...

Hi!

I go by Layia, and I'm currently in college for Screenwriting with a minor in Creative Writing. I love all things fantasy and horror. Thank you for taking the time to read my stories!

I ...

If you'd like a proofreader/editor, send to renmoreedits@gmail.com
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Hi! I'm a college student studying English creative writing and journalism, all while doing like 50 million other things. I...

English professor by day, Ph.D. student by night, wife, mother, musician, world wanderer, philomath, and chaos orb. I adore the English language and the power of words.

Author, artist. Reedsy short stories prompts judge.

Literature, drama, contemporary romance and mystery/thriller are my favorite genres.

I'm the author of three books, Buried Secrets, The O...

I do Content & Email Marketing for work but love to read and write stories for fun:)

I can't grow as a writer without feedback so I'll trade feedback for feedback any day 🌻✨

Pen name: Andrew R. Krey
Twitter account: @ARKkreations

I'm a writer based in the UK, and currently working on the first draft of my first novel. I also enjoy writing short-stories, and for 202...

As an author, I specialize in crafting compelling fictional dramas that captivate readers from start to finish. My writing style is creative and imaginative, drawing upon a wealth of experiences an...

Hey, I'm Chibuzor. I love to read. I especially love crime themed books, graphic thrillers and compelling suspense. I love serial killers and psychopaths, and one day, I'll pursue a second degree i...

Shea (she/her).
I grew up with just enough trauma to make me a funny person, and still make me a functioning adult.
My website-- www.sheawestauthor.com

You can buy her debut novel Cuddle L...

Wife, mom, teacher, wanna-be author, drinker of coffee, teller of truths. Words are my lifeline and I consistently work on becoming brave enough to write out loud.

Reedsy Judge

Kaique is a writer from Brazil

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I love writing; it makes me feel special. I just want to get better at it so please read and criticize my work...I don't mind.

Hello everyone!
Looking forward to reading some amazing stories written by talented young writers. :)
I am a writer myself and I enjoy reading.

Working up the courage to write after a long break. All feedback will be warmly accepted.

Hi there! I've always had a great passion for story writing and story telling. For me, it's a home away from home and a place where my heart finds peace.

Hi! My name is Caroline. I love reading and writing (obviously). I majored in English at UVA and now i’m in a post-bacc Classical-Studies program at William and Mary. I also tutor children in early...

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I am an international competition winning pianist, radio broadcaster, and teacher of piano and broadcasting topics. I reside in Cincinnati, and teach piano at ArtsConnect Cincinnati and online. I ...

Writer of a short story collection called Dancing at the Gold Monkey. Retired English Professor. Loves fishing and hiking. Originally from Detroit, but is taking refuge in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

In another life I almost became a professional conference interpreter. I was an unstoppable writer as a child and an English teacher in my 20s. With this kind of backdrop, it's obvious I love to re...

Life is never boring for a mum, but this mum needs her time too..... and what better way to spend that time than to read.... I love reading books, my favorite being Classical English novels, though...

My writing here on Reedsy is usually experimental ideas for short stories. They range across a myriad of genres and themes.

Check out my work on Substack:
https://samuelbowen.substack.com/

A words enthusiast.

Hi, I’m Ayesha! I’m a judge for this site. I’m currently writing a YA book and am at least 100 pages in!
Current Read: 100 years of solitude (against my will)
Currently listening to: Bo Burnham,...

Originally from Bulgaria, I've now settled down in San Francisco, US for the time being after spending the last 4 years in 7 different countries while pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Politics, Psycho...

Hi all! I'm a recent college grad with a B.A. in English, and a minor in French. I'm currently working on my second and third novels, both of which are Young Adult.

Brilliant, outgoing, vivacious, pretty and charming; are all words I would love people to describe me as; while I lounge in my pyjamas and binge-read my weekends away.  Since I'm a Believer, a femi...

Follow me on Instagram for poetry and inspiration: @hollyfister123

I’m currently working toward publishing a book in 2022!

Follower of Jesus, author-in-progress, and lover of fantastical stories. I appreciate honest feedback on my work!

I love reading, writing, and outside things. I am firm believer in building your own doors of opportunity.

Kathleen Foxx is an emerging thriller & gothic horror author. She also enjoys writing micro, flash & short stories and has published several short pieces in various online lit mags. She lives in On...

Living in beautiful South West of England, I write because the stories keep pushing their way out. I have not published in almost 30 years so this feels like quite the adventure!

Fourth-year university student, avid editor, espresso lover. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teaghandurand !

I love to write. I read to write. I realized that I could get away with creative writing in school. After many years of writing articles, the need to write fiction emerged, so here I am.

Elle Becker is an Arizona native. Though she's lived in other amazing places, the desert called her home. She's usually found at her laptop, writing for Medium. She finds that writing smooths out t...

Reedsy preliminary judge
Writer / Ghostwriter / Editor / Beta Reader / Reviewer / Writing Coach / Translator / Developmental Editor / Proofreader / Writing Consultant

Contact me: Fatima.Books.A...

Joy Wood (she/her) is a freelance grant and copywriter in the Inland Northwest region of the US. She is also the mother of an energetic toddler and a temperamental cat. In her free time, she enjoys...

I have always had little stories pop into my head and now I am finally writing them down. I love the challenge of painting with words.

US-based writer for fun.
Unrelated full-time job.
Chaotic good.
thefoxae.com

I am an avid reader and writer who dreams of publishing three books: a supernatural novel, a collection of short stories, and poetry.

I've been writing since I was 10, first in my native Russi...

Hi all! Having churned out a few articles as a Research Writer has stretched my mind to capture the deep nuances that qualify writeups as good!

Melissa Balick is a writer based in Oakland, CA, originally from Philly. Her work has appeared in Hungry Shadow Press, Nanoism, 101 Words, and Flash Fiction Magazine. She made the top 10 in the sp...

Literary Agent, Professional Book Reviewer and Bookstagrammer/BookTok Content Creator @ram_reads
Devourer of books and now of Reedsy stories
I dream of writing and am bursting at the seams with t...

Arthur Ni has always told stories from a young age. He attended college to obtain his MFA in Creative Fiction Writing. Since then he has been working day and night coming up with new stories in a w...

Donna Quiroz writes on Quora, Linked In ,Google, Yelp, Facebook, and....

Love reading. Trying to be a better writer. Meshing both through Reedsy.

Reader. Writer. Coffee lover.

Sequential Artist. Illustrator. Writer. Icon by me.

Hi, my name is Shannon Ruane. My goal is to become an author. Regardless of prefered genre, I intend to appeal to multiple audiences with my future novel.

(If you are interested in reading sampl...

Hello! 👋 I am a school nurse and small farmer. I majored in Journalism in college, but I finished my undergrad years with a Bachelor’s in Nursing. Writing has been my number 1 hobby my entire life....

I have always loved reading and writing. I now have three grown children and have decided to focus more on those two passions of mine. I have been published in an online literary magazine, and have...

Reedsy Judge
I'm a published writer of dark fantasy and horror short stories through print and online mediums. I'm working on putting the finishing touches on my first novella. Also, I'm outlining...

In 2020, Lisa wrote her debut novel, Katie, A New Chapter. A self-help work of fiction based on her life experiences. She touches on mental health, abuse and trauma in her story. She is proud to sa...

I am a cat loving, book reading, forest wandering, horse riding, music playing, shower singing, tree climbing, festival going, free thinking, kayak surfing, sort of hippy writing girl.

✨ Reedsy Judge✨
book lover || boba addict || expert nap taker
Follow me on Instagram! @_thebookishkat_

Kristie Lyn Deneault (Mahoney) started publishing at the age of ten with poetry and her passion for writing only grew from that point on, leading her to start a Creative Writing Club at her high sc...

they/them
Hey there! I’m a lover of all types of fiction. Anything with great world building or realistic characters are instantly my favorite. Short stories are my current practice. You can do a ...

Currently engaged in writing a cozy mystery. Wondering how many "cozy" deaths would be acceptable. I'll get back to you when I have an answer.

Cheers!

Reedsy Judge✨
I am a U.S. Army Veteran and student. However, my true passion is writing and I love to challenge my creative thinking.

Hi all and cheers! I’m an ESL teacher, mama and grandma bear. My first picture book and middle grade novel will be published with traditional piblishers in March and April, 2025!

*31 years old | he/him*
Hello, my name is Frank, and I have an author website with no published books.
I am a Psychology graduate, freelance editor, podcast host, online store owner, and an avid...

An Assistant Editor for Impspired Press in Lincoln, England, Mary Farrell facilitates three Creative Writing Groups, one on Zoom for AsIam, an Irish Society for those with Autism, and two Groups ...

Hello, writers! I'm an Associate Professor of English, I teach Literature, Film and Translation Studies. Looking forward to reading your creative pieces!

I'm a freelance writer/editor and avid reader. Words are my life!

Lifelong learner. Starry-eyed storyteller.

Dean Hodsfry - The Man

Dean has been writing since he was in his late teens just over 20 years ago. Born and bred in rural South Wales. Dean would spend most of his evenings in his bedroom, crea...

alexsultan27@gmail.com
@alexsultan27 insta

I'm an author and editor with a passion for speculative fiction. I have a BFA in Creative Writing and have edited for and been published in various literary journals. My editing experience also inc...

BA in Classics with Minor in Art History

instagram: gagemichaelw

Montreal, QC

A 47 year old female from Illinois that enjoys reading and writing in my spare time.

I like fiction and Sylvia Plath.

I dislike art world elitism and oxford commas.

instagram.com/untamingoftheshrew

Mellanie Crouell is a multitalented author and poet. She is graduate of Southern New Hampshire University and Full Sail University. Mellanie is active in her community and local schools.

I have some experience writing comedy, non fiction, and short plays. I’m trying to find my voice in fiction.

Content strategist. Founding member of Bogotá Writers, where I have contributed short stories to two anthologies, with a third forthcoming soon. I write in English and Spanish, and have been publis...

Avid reader and writer here trying to balance the chaos of creativity with a type A personality!

I'm an Aussie, I've always loved reading, had a number of short stories published as well as a children's book. I enjoy reading other people's written creations, to see how they put their stories ...

Hey Readers and Writers, I'm a chocolate gobbler at war with procrastination. I read books in my spare time and try to keep my plants alive. My goals are: Reading more, writing more, having a sizea...

Frostie Whinery is a YA Fantasy writer tucked away in the heart of Oklahoma. In her free time, she can be found crafting when she should be writing, or buying notebooks that she'll probably never u...

I'm from the UK. I studied with the Open University for a degree in Humanities with Literature and Creative Writing. I write poetry and short stories and have published a book of short stories and ...

Nic Lyons (she/her) is an award-winning editor, writer, and former journalist who has spent 10+ years collaborating on unique stories and content in the book publishing and media spaces. A creative...

PhD Creative Writing student. MA Creative Writing, MA Film Producing. Slush-pile reader for Grendel Press. Writer of articles & reviews for HorrorAddicts.net, thefilmagazine.com. Over a dozen short...

Software engineer and instructor.

I'm here to do some good in the world.

Retired college professor/administrator.

I work full-time as a Coordinator in the Child Support Court.

I'm a writer of fiction and a lover of reading since I learned how.

I also enjoy scrapbooking, working puzzles, doing yard work, ...

Full-time writer, voracious reader, aspiring fiction author. Reedsy Prompts Author and Judge. Lover of food, art, and exercise (the latter, particularly to balance out the food).

Reedsy judge :)

Ashley is an Adult Fantasy Writer known for exploring themes of meloncholy, love, and the difficult times that come with life. She is currently polishing a manuscript for querying and drafting anot...

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Reader, writer and screenwriter in my free time, I was a book blogger and reviewer a few years ago. Currently, I’m a postgraduate in communication and a competitive tennis player 🎾

Hello! My name is Sydney and I'm a screenwriter and creative writer from Cambridge, MA. I lived in Los Angeles, CA for three years working as an actress and writing my own projects, and now am in B...

Hey, friends!
I'm studying Editing & Publishing and Creative Writing at BYU and I couldn't be happier.
I love all things fairytale and fantasy, but mostly I just love reading (and sharing!) a go...

I started off as a fantasy writer, but life experiences have given me more stories to tell. Find "The Veil" only on Mythrill Fiction!

Writer, essayist, blogger @ www.desireeharos.com, coffee drinker, and knitter of socks. If the mood is right, she likes to run long distances for fun.

Ex-urban, thriver, commune child, not one of ‘those girls,’ obsessed with the darker sides of the fragile human spirit. From different lands and through eyes of imagination, melding cultures, and a...

Multi-award-winning screenwriter and insatiable bookworm, I love anything sci-fi or dystopian, whether in print or on the screen.

It's all about exploring new worlds.

When I’m not writing I can be found making wine, gardening, or performing a full moon ritual. Storytelling might be my platform, but my passion is psychology; diving into the shadowy subconscious o...

A native Appalachian with a passion for the written and spoken word, I spent most of my life in SE Kentucky, which inspires much of my writing. After graduating from Berea College, I worked as a jo...

Check me out here:

https://linktr.ee/jeromegrafilcarlos

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I'm working towards becoming a published author and creative writer. I wish to help others explore and better understand the importance and joys of reading and writing.

I write poetry and short...

I am an amateur writer who has been writing for various RPGs for friends and conventions. I decided to try my hand at short story writing! I appreciate constructive criticism on my work to help me ...

Hi, i'm Mars! (they/them) I am currently pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at Fairleigh Dickinson University and I tutor english and writing!

With two novels to her credit and a third on the way, Catherine has been featured in a variety of on-line publications and anthologies: A Community of Writers, Undead Living, Strange Magic, Bitter ...

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Writer, producer, director, and performer in Southern California.
I'm fairly new to the world of short story writing and love feedback! (Yes, even the hard to read feedback. ...

Fiction writer, surface pattern designer, Las Vegas native

Hi! I'm a self-published author and freelance editor/graphic designer with a skiing and roller skating problem ;P depending on the season. Team Building Terror is a precursor to The Order Trilogy.
...

I am a freelance translator and writer. Former criminal defence lawyer. For the moment I am writing on my third book, hoping to publish it early next year.

Hi! I'm Rhian Williams. I grew up in the UK, but currently live in Tokyo, Japan.

For my day job, I'm a food blogger at rhiansrecipes.com, where I post vegan recipes.

I also co-host a podcas...

Sarah is an excellent content writer, highly skilled at research and creative storytelling. She has 10+ years of experience in writing across various niches.

Writing gives my soul the voice it's never had...

I've been writing since I was a kid but have only recently begun sharing my stories with the world.

I tend to write Sci-Fi, Fantasy, the occ...

Rabab Zaidi has been teaching English in a college for over twenty years
She loves to interact with her students , read books, write stories and poems and cook for her family.
She lives in Lu...

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An English major paving her own way. A yogi in training and future author :) An official Wattpad Ambassador
for five main profiles & a Co-leader of one.

I am an avid blogger and maker of miniatures. I love reading and writing and have a background in teaching. I have a blog called Stine Writing (www.christinebialczak.com) and a shop on Etsy called ...

Writer and lover of all things wordy. Just a momma trying to get her creative energy into the world.

Widow, DV survivor, Woman and Coffee addict. Student of editing and always learning.
Writer of short stories, screen plays & a memoir. progress. Published author and have won a couple of...

A writer based in Arizona, desperately hiding inside from the heat.

Olivia Grover is an aspiring creative writer, editor, and mom of three who lives in Idaho. Olivia recently graduated Brigham Young University-Idaho studying English. She loves to camp, bake cakes, ...

I’m starting to think the hunt for a good story is just as fun as reading one.
I am a perpetually tired human being who loves reading and doing a bit of writing on the side. I stay up late, locke...

A jack of all trades, master of none. Humanities teacher working in IT and marketing. The only thread that has been tying my life together ever since I can remember, is the love for writing and lit...

Finally started query agents for my literary fiction novel.
Just had a horror short story submission get picked up for an anthology.
I've got a serialized set of stories I may post for free onli...

I enjoy being outdoors and moving my limbs, but one of my chief delights is reading the well-crafted short story.

Full permission to critique stuff! All feedback is appreciated.

Constantly reading.
Given the advice "Just write," I'm using shorts as a way to practice & try out fun genres and ideas outside o...

Avid reader, daydreamer, and teacher...I started reading at age 4 and never stopped. I get great satisfaction out of helping people learn. I also spent a lot of time figuring out what I didn’t want...

If you're a reader, writer, agent or publisher, please feel free to contact me: girtoncollege78@gmail.com
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Among other things, Rebecca...

I write western romance and modern fantasy. I am a new Reedsy judge. I am revamping my YouTube channel Kate Sparks Creativity.

Just a pop-lovin' local (in your neighborhood) writer and reader. My absolute favorite styles involve lots of dark AND comedic elements intertwined!

Emilie Ocean is a fantasy writer and polyglot originally from Réunion Island. She has a bachelor’s degree in LLCE (languages, literature and foreign civilisations) from the University of Clermont-F...

I was an avid reader until developing mental health issues. Now it is hard to concentrate long enough to read a book. Now I have become an avid writer instead. Lucky I’m pretty good at it! 😁 I writ...

How to sum up all that I am and that I want to be in a few sentences? Such is the power of story.
I’m new here where I’m practicing my writing, trying to write what is real to me. I expect that a...

Glad to be immersed in your creative world.

School leader, teacher trainer, writer of poetry, short stories and children's fiction.
Hope you'll enjoy reading my first book:
https://www.amazon.com/Gopals-Gully-Zarin-Virji-ebook/dp/B08WKFYWN...

Hello Everyone! I have been writing for a long time, hopefully I am getting and will continue to get better at it. I write, poetry, short stories, and Children's books. I am trying my hand at some...

These are all love letters, in their own ways.

Self-educated and writing for fun

Any submissions I may make on this site stem from a real-life experiences.

B.A. in English. Indie author.

Hello, I'm a New Zealand author and have published five contemporary and historical romance novels and a bunch of short stories. I am also a volunteer judge for several large annual romance writing...

College student aspiring to one day finish a writing piece and be confident enough of it to publish. And an avid reader always looking for recommendations to add to a never ending TBR.

Reedsy Prompts Judge.
Reedsy Discovery Reviewer.
Author of The Witch Laws - a Young Adult Fantasy - available from Amazon.
UK.
She/Her

A Midwesterner living in Munich, Germany, I publish a weekly blog at www.expatchatter.net and podcast "expat chatter" on Spotify, etc. Looking forward to reading people's stories!

I'm a children's writers from Vermont. My middle-grade novel THE BERGE SISTERS TOUR THE NEITHERSWARTH is out now! It's sequel, THE GHOSTS OF WARBLE HALL, releases August 29th, 2023!

Patricia is currently attending SNHU for her MFA in English and Creative Writing. Her poetry, commentaries, and short stories have appeared or are forthcoming in The Fear Beast & Other Short Storie...

Lifelong bookworm and author with particular interests in fantasy, history, and historical fiction.

Check out my books and website here:
https://linktr.ee/danielallenbooks
Email: daniel@danie...

I’ve been writing for many years. I have a Master’s in English Creative Writing from Western Kentucky University.

Salut, I’m Georgia! I’m the author of What Changed Hearts Look Like and the Welcome to Mistydale books. Writing is my deepest passion—fabricating people, lives and worlds with the beautifully simpl...

Hello,
my name is Emily T. I grew up with a love for reading and writing. I enjoy getting lost in the worlds provided by various books. I'm a poet and short story writer, and I'm excited to be her...

I am a Kindergarten teacher. I love writing, editing and reading!

When not ghostwriting or tarot reading, I write cross-genre and genre suspense, adventure, and romance. I also dabbles in sci-fi/fantasy and historic fiction. My short stories have appeared in The ...

College student majoring in English
Aspiring creative writer
Book lover, dog lover, and puzzle lover
Love me my mysteries :))

Caleb Winterburn is a CAIB accredited Insurance Broker, Ruin Maker is his first novel. Before selling insurance, Caleb was a painter, but now he prefers to paint with words. He lives in the Canadia...

Feel free to contact me at:
patsarts@comcast.net

I’m a self-taught artist and writer who loves epic fantasy, sword and sorcery, dark fiction, (sometimes) dark romance, and otherworldly vistas.

Creative writer from Seattle Metropolitan area, Washington State, U.S.A. Creative Writing B.A. from Western Washington University. Former writer and lead editor for gameravenreview.com. Lover of Je...

Adina Klein is a Single Mother By Choice, writer, editor and quilter living in NYC. Her most recent essays can be found on ESME.COM and KVELLER.COM. She loves working with flourishing writers, hel...

Gloria holds an Educational Specialist Degree from Purdue University. She held teaching and administrative positions in Indiana, Michigan, and Florida school districts.

She resides in rural I...

Writer and marketer living in Mexico. I spend my time traveling (check out my blog at metakatedtravel.com), running, and learning new board games. I'm currently working through the second draft of ...

I'm the owner of One Small Step Writing Services, where my passion lies in helping authors fulfill their publishing dreams. I love to read, write, and edit fantasy stories in particular... the more...

I am a retired psychotherapist and full-time psychology professor at a college serving only the neurodiverse. My first efforts at writing fiction were short stories published in Sherilyn Kenyon’s D...

Please Remember:

I am an unpaid volunteer. My only editorial training consists of what I learned in school, in college with an Arts/Sci degree, and on my own (reading, writing, & editing persona...

I'm a blogger at Entering the Enchanted Castle: A quest for the magic in life, language and literature (enterenchanted.com). I've published poetry and essays in various print and online journals, a...

Hello,
I'm Brianna Brewer. I'm a Reedsy Judge, freelance editor at The Book Forge, and published author. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing RPG video games, watching tv, and cuddling with m...

I like reading and writing. Cheers.

J. D. is currently working on some longer-form stories. He may return to Reedsy in the near future.

Email for critiques or inquiries: josiahlair@gmail.com

Copyright © 2025 J. D. Lair - All Ri...

I've been writing seriously since 2014. But it was mostly hobby. I'm married to my first wife for almost 45 years. My two daughters have given us 5 granddaughters. When I'm not writing, I'm playing...

A voracious reader and lover of large cups of tea, I spend my free time reviewing books and dabbling in short stories and poetry writing. I have published a small compilation of my poetry and recen...

A self-published author, studying to be an editor. Give me a piece of text and I will edit it. I can't help myself. :)

Delighted to be a part of the Reedsy community.

I'm a South African woman living in Taiwan, where I spend my days teaching. However, writing has always been my true passion. I love exploring a variety of genres, but I’m especially drawn to psych...

She/Her. Editor. Writer. Reedsy Prompts Judge.

Keele University Philosophy Student
Wicked Young Writers Award Finalist 2020
Reedsy Prompts author and judge

"Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?" Mr. Readick's voice introducing the radio program, "The Shadow", led to my internal answer whispered in awe.
" The Shadow knows!"
It got me e...

I’m a southern, US-based, queer writer trying to get a foothold in the writing space again! I fell off the wagon of writing every day when I got done with school, but I’d really like to get back on...

Writing helps me focus, re-center and calm me down. For once my brain stops racing and I enter into a world and can see it vividly in my head. I used to write academically and for insurance languag...

Daniel A.E. Rosas Ocejo is an experienced brand marketer having worked at Fortune 500 companies and global brands ranging from Coca-Cola to Kellogg’s, Johnson & Johnson and Marriott. He was born a...

Hello everyone! My name is Brittany. I'm a freelance editor, English adjunct, and writer living along the NC coastline with my fiance, two kiddos, and one incredibly spoiled pittie named Hendrick.
...

David is an avid reader and writer living in Texas. He has been published in several publications including Entrepreneur, Venture, Fire Engineering, Security Analysis, The Collector, and Subrogator...

Heyo, thanks for stopping by! My name is Beth, I'm from the UK, and I'm a self-published author in the fantasy genre. I have about twelve years of writing experience, but as I've found, I've still ...

a philomath to the very fibre of my soul.

I'm a LEO. In search of my roar, my voice. I was born in Colorado surrounded by purple mountain majesties, the day Elvis Presley died. The king died, and the Queen was born-says mom. Natural disast...

I've loved to write from the time I picked up a crayon and wrote my first poem when I was 6. I'm still writing and I'm still learning new things about writing all the time, I feel that as a good wr...

Hey y'all from N. FL!
I've a lifelong love affair with reading, writing, traveling, exploring, and learning.
As a judge I strive to follow the guidelines while passing as many stories as possible...

Rae Toonery is the author of the Boonhill Books series. They fund their writing habit with a teaching post.

Carolyn O’Brien lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the USA. She stopped working due to a physical disability and started writing short thrillers, speculative fiction, and horror stories. At the a...

Gentle Jesus follower who loves books from all genres, hot tea, iced coffee, and all the stray cats that find their way to her house. Books and reading are my oxygen.

Writer from Tennessee, I've been published in a few magazines and literary journals before but never tried anything like this. I'm excited to see where it goes! My favorite genre to write in is hor...

I'm a self-published author of fantasy and fiction, as well as a book reviewer and beta reader. To pay the bills, I freelance as a digital content writer. In short, the written word is my life.

J. S. Bailey is an artist and creative that has very recently started channeling his imagination through language.

From Dublin, Ireland, he spends each waking moment trying to find every speck o...

Ohio native. Author of four books of fiction and one booklet of poetry, all but one of which have been published via small independent presses. Contributor to various literary publications. Music r...

Software engineer and author.

https://storytimewithamber.com/
My name is Amber and I’ve always had a love of short stories. Read some at my blog!

Language teacher and aspiring writer with some small successes under my belt. Love the short story format.

Reedsy Prompts judge and fantasy writer/editor from France living in the UK. I have a BA in English and an MA in Creative Writing. Over the last 20 years or so, I've written countless pieces of mic...

Reedsy Contest Judge - I'm looking forward to reading your stuff!
I live in the West of England - but I write everywhere. Right now, I'm updating my bio sitting in a hotel room with a chocolate ec...

Lorrie Lush is a writer, editor, musician, and adjunct professor at the State University of New York. She focuses on teaching creative writing, with a particular expertise in nonfiction and short s...

Timothy Arliss OBrien (he/they) is an interdisciplinary artist in music composition, writing, and visual art.
He has premiered a range of music from opera to film scores to electronic ambient pro...

What would you do for a Klondike bar? Why, judge Reedsy short stories, of course!

I am so happy to have discovered Reedsy writing prompts. I've been writing on and off from a young age and finding this creative space has encouraged me to dedicate time in my life to write some ho...

Habitual author. Constant reader. Always mom. Frequent wife. Routine techie. Perpetually too many tabs opener.

I've been writing for so long that I don't ever remember a time where I wasn't.

Retired RN. Have published 1 novel and working on a rewrite for the 2nd one. Had a children's fiction column in a newspaper that ran for 1 year. Also published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Pacific...

Tawny is a bibliophile who lives in central Florida with her husband and a collection of crazy tortoiseshell cats.

A big fan of coffee and late-night writing sessions, Ambrosia McGee lives in Upstate NY.

Eliza June, or EJ as her friends call her, loves learning and considers herself a student of life! EJ is a wife and mother of four children. She holds a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from L...

FJ Morris is a writer and Director of the Oxford Flash Fiction Prize. Freya’s collection ‘This is (not about) David Bowie’ was published by Retreat West and received a special mention in the Sabote...

Woman, Mother, Creator of Worlds,Friend, Dog owner, member of PII, and Human.

Hi! My name is Bex Goos! I started writing novels when I was thirteen years old, and I started writing good novels when I was around twenty. When I'm not writing, I'm behind the torch in my garage ...

Hello! I've authored dozens of short stories and am working on the final draft of my first novel. I work full-time as an IT Engineer and have a wife, three beautiful children, a yappy dog, and an o...

Author of urban fantasy, haiku, and a little bit of nonfiction. And, most importantly, lover of cats and chocolate.

Self-publishing memoir, Down on the Farm, Way Back When about growing up on the family dairy farm near Campbellford, Ontario, Canada from the 1960s to the 1980s. Release date March 2025.

Have sh...

Avid reader and aspiring fiction author/editor. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing with a minor in Technical Writing.

Heidi writes a monthly blog on fedorewriter.com. She was a high school English teacher for eleven years, assistant principal for six years and principal for twelve. In 2017, she was selected as a r...

Writer, Reader, Amateur D&D Enthusiast (they/them)

I'm a mother, writer, poet, daughter, almost-wife, step-mum, and many other things! I've had my first children's story accepted for publication and I am self-publishing another book that will be re...

Aspiring author, novice writer, and a professional copyeditor. Find me at paige-jones-editing.com for more details about my work and my life.

I negotiate with adjectives until they agree to behave. Crafting drabbles and flash fiction daily on Medium. Join me in chasing stories, 100 words at a time.

https://medium.com/@tiffharris

Ann’s most phenomenal publishing credit is that two anthologies in which her stories appear have landed on the moon. Writers on the Moon (https://www.writersonthemoon.com/how-it-works).
Ann’s sho...

Half Italian, half British, three-quarters wanderer, four-fifths eccentric cat lady, and entirely a book lover, I live and breathe words.

Hi! I am a judge here at Reesdy who is currently studying creative writing at Grossmont College!