Almond Press is an independent publisher of dystopian and apocalyptic short fiction.
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Simple Tips For Writing A Great Short Story
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Creative Writing Competitions
Our website features the most comprehensive and regularly-updated list of creative writing competitions available online. We welcome contributions, so please feel free to message us if you’d like to add an event.
Literary Publications
A list of publications and creative writing journals accepting submissions. See where to submit your work to get it published.
Gifts for Writers
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Dystopian Short Story Example
Dystopian stories strike fear in a reader when they begin to see signs of a terrifying future in their own present. It is a dark and unsettling wake-up call to look at the world we live in and really live in it, before we too fall by the wayside. If you’d like to learn about the characteristic of a typical dystopian short story, please read a story from one of our collection – Machinations by Shira Hereld – including an expert commentary.
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