Meet our Judges – Reedsy Prompts

Matt Cobb

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

JE Rowney

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.

Gayatri Varma

Writer. Editor. Tea Drinker. Mango Eater.

Amber Lambda

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...

Bar Danino

A mechanical engineer and aspiring author from Israel. Volunteer, sailor, maker, procrastinator. A constant learner and a serial project abandoner. Honored to be on Reedsy's team of judges. C...

A.R. Eakle

A goal of mine is to get back into reading and judging in the Reedsy realm. Looking forward to reading your work. :) I will be publishing my first book sometime in the near future! My dream is t...

Anna K Firth

I want to write stories that make people more alive.

Crystal Lewis

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...

Christine Hungerford

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...

Jo Fernandez-Patino

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

Anastasia Ifinedo

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 ...

Flora Posey

Pauline Breatnach

Chris Richter

Laurentz Baker

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.

Karen Kinley

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

Amanda Zazueta

Asher Littlefield

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...

Jacqueline Covey

Copy editor by day, American Gothic enthusiast by night.

Gina Burke

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 ...

Karen McDermott

Caution: stories may contain swear words and scenes of an upsetting nature. But also jokes. This writer has lost four relatives in four years, so you could say she is using Reedsy to work through s...

Abigail Airuedomwinya

I warmed up the rice and made two cups of coffee, forgetting, for a split second, he was gone. Someone called shotgun! I'm a writer... A Netflix fan Lover of sad, emotional stories or stories...

Regina Morrison

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...

Katelyn Akkerman

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

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Nina Flanagan

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

Kyle Johnson

Dayna Scott

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

Ai Jiang

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...

Bill VanPatten

B.W. Harold

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...

R. K.

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

Heather Van Ness

Hi my name is Heather! I'm a writer at feedthedog.net and a current graduate student at Saint Joseph's University for Writing Studies. I'm just a big ol' story lover.

Henery X

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...

Paramie Jayakody

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

Maggie Deese

English major, servant and follower of Jesus, occasional writer

Katie Beth Byerley

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.

Gabrielle Gerstley

Copywriter living in NYC. Currently working on first novel.

Alex Griffiths

Erica Hampton

Paige Leppanen

Millennial writer who is passionate about mental health. Semicolon and Oxford comma enthusiast. https://paigeleppanen.wordpress.com

Jessica Metcalf

Lynn Penny

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

Angela Palmer

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...

Esther Andrews

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...

Kate Le Roux

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...

Nicole Hawke

Scout Tahoe

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

Alton Rook

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

George Pickstock

Barbara Beezley

Brenda Wilkins

Courtney Bill.

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

Mavis Webster

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 :)

Leah Quire

NJ Van Vugt

Mia Faulk

Bea Grace

Thao Nguyen

Corinna Underwood

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 ...

Marilyn Carter

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...

Joe Sweeney

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 ...

Gabriella DiTaranto

Just an education major who loves to write!

Sloane Macdonald

Judy Thomas

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...

Joshua Hopper

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

Yolandi Bester

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.

Sarah Newman

I love to write short erotic stories or 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...

Ruth Porritt

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...

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MacKenzie Tastan

Rachel Hudson

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...

Jeanne Ellin

Kym Ortega

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 ...

Mustang Patty

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

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. ...

Romeo Cusumano

Kirsty B

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

Jo Ann Poll

Safwan Nadeem

Kevin DuPont

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!

Hélder Moreira

Victoria Jacobi

Kyla M. Cullinane

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...

Liz Suggs

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...

Mariam Michalak

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

Avery Nowicki

Natalie Strawbridge

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...

Janet Boyer

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...

Charles Boyd

D. Holmes

Dreamy zephyr. Has nebulous thoughts.

Serine Achache

I'm still looking for who I really am.

Kleopatra O

Reader, writer, Prompts judge.

Helen Sanders

Jess Zintschenko

Elle Clark

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...

Maria Esther Vilar Alvarez

Future physicist and aspiring literary critic and writer.

Deidra Whitt Lovegren

Khushhali Bajaj

Stephanie Gull

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

T.K. Ellory

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

Eric Stallsworth

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

Tempest Juvano

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'...

Michelle Rumple

Mike Irving

Rebecca Lane

Ian Kitley

Jimmy Irons

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 ...

Chris Morris

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...

Eunice Armitage

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...

Adam Lane

Candice Romero

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

Tain Leonard-Peck

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...

Vinci Lam

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

L Trimmer

Pasupu .

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 #...

Chris Churilla

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...

Ayesha Yusuf

Laura Wang

Helen Scott

Neha Vasist

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 ...

Jane Green

Kate Blakely

Catherine Dent

Galena Poet

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 ...

Thom With An H

Still here

Lucy Cartwright

Student at Durham University, reading English Literature and History.

Melissa Sutcliffe

Rachael Pimblett

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!

George Burnett

A Durham uni student with aspirations to write something important someday

Lucy Lloyd

Kaylynn Lee

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...

Eve Lynch

Lauren Hornsey

Alia Shlule

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 Wonderly

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...

Dominique Muniz

Katina Foster

Amouraé B.Chin

Kayla Pelmore

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

Amelie Mj

Deepika Viswanath

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...

Emilie Tenbroek

Zoe Rucker

Carrie Fitzgerald

Brandi Yetzer

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 🌻✨

Jennifer Ramirez Tedford

Andrew Krey

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...

Ashley D. Gilyard

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...

Ikpa Chibuzor

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 West

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

Christy Sutton

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

Heather Van Rensburg

Fernando Prezotto

KJ Jackson

K. Antonio

Queer writer living in Brazil. OCD'er who spends way too much time in his own head. I'm a coffee snob, my favorite condiment is soy sauce, and I believe chocolate cake is appropriate for breakfast....

Sophie Aay

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.

Jace Robins

Sidra Ali

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

Asma Ansari

Osmond Silva

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

Renéesa Neptune

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.

Caroline Snodgress

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...

Pene Worth

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Laura Kerridge

Samantha Brooke

John Carpenter

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 ...

Allen Learst

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.

Ashlee Tremaine

Stephen Alayo

Anna Cavouras

Tara McClure

Effy Nalpac

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...

Cecilia Shutter

Zubdha Humayun

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...

Christy Chan

A words enthusiast.

Ayesha 🌙

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,...

Vesi Nedelcheva

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...

Mystery Murphy

Elliot P

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.

Amber August

Neeti Joshua

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...

Holly Fister

Follow me on Instagram for poetry and inspiration: @hollyfister123 I’m currently working toward publishing a book in 2022!

Jacob Gauthier

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

Chelsea Chambers

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

Kathleen Foxx

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...

Marlee Brooks

David Francis

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!

Teaghan Durand

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

Nandini Kathuria

Sheila Passey

Trishna Pandey

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

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. Elle has finished her first full length book, a...

Liv Shannon

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Fatima Aladdin

28 Reedsy preliminary judge Writer/Reader/Lover of discussions If you would like any feedback or constructive criticism on your work, feel free to contact me on Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Lissa Rose

Deatrice Lewellyan

Chijioke Nwokocha

Joy Wood

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...

Eman Elraie

Susan Sidell

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.

Amanda Fox

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

Linnea Gradin

Rachel Evans

Darya Silman

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...

Uchenna Duru

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

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...

Ruthie Moreno

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...

Donna Quiroz

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

Tricia Shulist

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

Sakina Petrolwala

Reader. Writer. Coffee lover.

Patricia Sutcliffe

Ruth Forman

Sequential Artist. Illustrator. Writer. Icon by me.

Shannon Ruane

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...

Krystal Brown

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....

Jennifer Gambrel

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...

Erick Mancilla

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...

Lisa M Billingham

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...

Hannah B

Molly Scully

Tabitha Gregory

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.

Sarbajit S

Katrina Mercado

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

Kristie Deneault

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...

Maria B

Gabi Tabib

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 ...

Delbert Griffith

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!

Alayna Snedden

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

Suzanne Elson

Hi all and cheers! I’m an ESL teacher, mama and grandma bear, and a very dedicated writer of humourous picture books that are desperately seeking a home with an agent!

Mustafa Ghani

Frank DiLuzio

*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...

Jessi Randall

Francis T. Baker

Darlene Corfman

Mary Farrell

Mary Farrell facilitates three Creative Wring Groups, one on Zoom for AsIam, an Irish Society for those with Autism, and two Groups locally on the North Coast of Northern Ireland. She has been a ...

Eliza Filimon

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

Trisha Consunji

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

Mary Lorenzo

Lifelong learner. Starry-eyed storyteller.

Claire Hill

Dean Hodsfry

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...

K Lynn

Alex Sultan

23 / Canada writing a novel - 'Grace of a Goddess' on a grand scale email - alexsultan27@gmail.com instagram - alexsultan27 something about copyright send an email if youre going to use ...

Ali Cameron

Clarissa Janeen

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...

Gage Wheatley

BA in Classics with Minor in Art History instagram: gagemichaelw Montreal, QC

Laura Richart

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

Elizabeth Proctor

I like fiction and Sylvia Plath. I dislike art world elitism and oxford commas. instagram.com/untamingoftheshrew

Mellanie Crouell

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.

Luke McDermott

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

Ana Carolina Pereira

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...

Laura Shinn

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

Alice Richardson

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 ...

Ash Sherin

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

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...

Veronika Jordan

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

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...

Kieran Judge

MA Creative Writing, MA Film Producing, BA Creative Writing & Film And Television Studies. Writer of articles & reviews for HorrorAddicts.net, thefilmagazine.com. Over a dozen short stories publish...

Jesse Warren

Software engineer and instructor. I'm here to do some good in the world.

L Serrano

Jenna Fults

Carol O'Shea

Retired college professor/administrator.

Karen Chalfant

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, ...

Lauren G

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).

Paula Ter Kuile

Sarah Belger

Kim Littler

Theresa Igata

Sarah Belger

Jan Cooper

Reedsy judge :)

Luiz Bravim

Danielle Guthrie

Antonella Piazzolla

Reedsy Judge 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 🎾

Susan Jobsky

Hoang Samuelson

Daniel MacGillivray

Sydney Atkin

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...

Lenae Rubey

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...

Caitlyn Cline

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

Desiree Haros

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.

Dena Linn

Dena Linn, ex-urban, thriver, community child, not one of ‘those girls.’ 1st-Place win, “The Problem Is,” in Prompted, by Reedsy. Published in: Hawkshaw Press’s anthology Hard Boiled and Loaded wit...

Maribel Giusto

Aimee Schell

Michelle Miller

Krystal Exton

Minerva Noiropp

I get high off of writing. Now studying a Bachelor of Arts at WA's Curtin University. Flower Power https://www.scribd.com/document/568979513/Flower-Power How Not To Travel https://www.sc...

Dorothy De Kok

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.

Alyissa M. Lore

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...

David Sweet

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...

Christian Jerome

Check me out here: https://linktr.ee/christianjerome :)

Kimberly Santiago

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...

Alyssa Tsang

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 ...

Kayla Steele

Mina Lee

Mars Bishara

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!

Mae R

Catherine Jordan

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 ...

Jeannette Miller

** Reedsy Judge *** 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. ...

Iris Champion

Holly Pickett

Fiction writer, surface pattern designer, Las Vegas native

Michelle Konde

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. ...

Carl Tengstrom

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.

Rhian Williams

Sarah Parure

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

Sylvie Smith

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

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...

Jazzy O

𝗌𝗁𝖾／𝗁𝖾𝗋 ♕ 𝟸 𝟷 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚎𝚡𝚙. 𝚝𝚑𝚞𝚜 𝚏𝚊𝚛 _ 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.

Christine Bialczak

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 ...

J L Jones

Kelsey Fish

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

Heather Peace

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...

Austin Baker

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

Laura Kerridge

Olivia Grover

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, ...

Kayla Wikaryasz

Caitlyn Seale

Jennie B

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...

Mária Stašová

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...

Dario Villirilli

Madison Stahl

I'm an English and writing major studying in the Ozarks. If I'm not doing English-y things, I'm probably attempting to play the clarinet or tending to a rather large vinyl record collection.

R W Mack

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...

Heidi Destefano

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

Dilini Fredrick

Gumiho Reviews

D. Grimes

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...

Roxanne Barbon

Darla Popken

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...

Rebecca Miles

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

Kate Park

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

Monchi Dragg

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

Maisie Poivre

Topher Bigelow

Emilie Ocean

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...

April Ledger

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...

Riya Singh

Betty Gilgoff

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...

Liz Solimini

Glad to be immersed in your creative world.

Neeha Gupta

Zarin Virji

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...

Sullivan Dark

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...

Melissa Mathies

Talia Pierce

These are all love letters, in their own ways.

Jennifer H

Trebor Mack

Self-educated and writing for fun Any submissions I may make on this site stem from a real-life experiences.

Genevieve Leanne Dominguez

B.A. in English. Indie author.

Cherie Le Clare

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...

Rebecca V

Anisa :)

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.

Sally Altass

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

Brenda Arnold

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!

J.L. (Jesse) DuRona

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 Casey

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...

Aly Rinehart

Daniel Allen

Lifelong bookworm and author with particular interests in fantasy, history, and historical fiction. Check out my novel here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CKR4SCYD Instagram: @danielallenboo...

April Schofield

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

Georgia H. McKibben

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...

Janni Roberts

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

Leenna Naidoo

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 ...

Ciaran Doran

Caleb Winterburn

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...

Daniella Zelikman

Joneisha Cloyd

Jennifer Smith

Patricia Merewether

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

Elena Payne

Rebecca Treadway

Reedsy Contests Judge. Writer. Artist. Book cover designer.

Suzanne Adams

Adina Klein

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...

Torkwase Burts

Gloria Preston

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...

Kate Murphy

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 ...

Anna Nelson

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...

Alena Zwiep

Nicki Nance

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...

Kelsey Copeland

Lory Widmer Hess

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...

Brianna Brewer

Hello, I'm Brianna Brewer. I'm a Reedsy Judge, freelance editor at The Book Forge, and published author under the pen name Morgan Mason. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing RPG video games, ...

S N

I like reading and writing. Cheers.

Haylee Martinez

L.M. Huntwork

Sean Elwood

J. D. Lair

J. D. is currently working on some longer-form stories. He will still be active here as a reader and commenter, with an occasional entry when a prompt calls for it. :) Email for critiques or inq...

Mike Rush

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...

ATL Doyle

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...

MJ Douven

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.

Emily Olson

Kandi Zeller

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

Miriam Culy

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

Timothy Rennels

"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...

Bethany Yeoman

Jill Johansson

Nancy Binzen Marshall

Morgan Thompson

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 Rosas

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...

Brittany Johnston

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 W. Cofer

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...

B. D. Bradshaw

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 eleven years of writing experience, but as I've found, I've still ...

Emilia R. Wayer

an artiscientific soul that is creative, philomathic, and delightfully inhumane.

Sebastian Brown

E.L. Lallak

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...

Lisa Crooks

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...

Brittney L Freeman

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...

Jessica N

Rae Toon

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

Carolyn O'B

Carolyn O’Brien lives in PA, USA. You can hear her stories on various podcasts. She would love any suggestions to make the stories posted here worthy of submision.

Bekah Whitfield

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.

Ethan Elliott

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...

Amanda Signori

Electra Nanou

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

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...

Michael Barilleaux

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...

Jonathan Baldie

Software engineer and author.

Amber Lynn Leavitt

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

Kerry Clark

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

Pauline Julien

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...

Debbie Archibald

Maja H

Conrad Rios

Olga Foxe

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...

Rhys Stalba-Smith

Lorrie Lush

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

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...

Eileen Burnett

My love of creating was squashed pretty early in life. Had to put it away, like many of the other parts of me, for the sake of others. Some willingly. Joyfully, even. Others not so much. But I made...

Rebecca Detti

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...

Maya Rose

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

Kristina Hopper

Writers are often misunderstood; sometimes relatable, sometimes unrealistic. But writers are dream seekers and truth tellers.

Gia Luciano

Isabella P

Connie Cook

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...

Nirmala Mangalat

Josh O'Brien

Tawny Molina

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

Ambrosia McGee

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

Harmony Azotea

Diane Bogdan

Trudy Jas

Being single and retired left me with no one to talk to. So, I started telling myself stories. To keep from becoming (even more) eccentric, I decided to write them down. I find I kinda like doing t...

FJ Morris

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...

Tamra Shaughnessy

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

Tristan Stocker

Bex Goos

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 ...