It was a tough choice, but we finally have our 2022 Best Small Fictions nominees!
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Elizabeth Burton’s December issue memoir “Dictionary Entry, Bear: For the Girl Who Killed My Father” is a heart-rending revelation in definitions. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.
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Abbie Kiefer’s December issue poem “On Antiques Roadshow, a Quilt Might $600 at Auction” tucks us into the past. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.
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Elizabeth Erbeznik’s December issue flash “Sprachstudium (Language Studies)” is far more than a lesson in grammar or vocabulary. Here she shares just one thing about the piece.
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You think the #SplitLipFAM winds down as the year winds down? Think again. Check out these November publications and accomplishments from our contributors and staff—and be sure to read their work in our archives while you’re at it.
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Our December 2021 edition of Now Playing has everything from Disney movies to poop jokes. Check out these music, podcast, and movie recommendations from our contributors.
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We’re so happy to announce our nominations for Best Microfiction 2022. They may be tiny, but they’re incredible!
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Tim Raymond’s November issue story “The One Where I Date Ross” is far better than any episode of Friends we’ve ever seen. Here he shares just one thing about the piece.
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We want to acknowledge how grateful we are for our #SplitLipFAM, so today our staff and readers are sharing the books they’re most thankful for in 2021!
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Charles Brown’s November issue flash “Catching Light” takes us all for a hike in the woods. Here he shares just one thing about the piece.
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We’re thankful for a lot these days—and we’re especially thankful to announce our Pushcart Prize nominees!
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October was another SCARY good month for the #SplitLipFAM! Check out these publications and accomplishments from our contributors and staff—and be sure to read their work in our archives while you’re at it.
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J.H.’s November issue memoir “Pretty Girl with Expiration Date” would be remarkable no matter what—but it’s especially remarkable coming from a high school senior! Here she shares just one thing about the piece.
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Our November 2021 edition of Now Playing includes lots of new musical discoveries and even sports—which may be a first for this blog series?
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We’re thrilled to share that we’ve nominated Ariele Le Grand for the 2022 PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers!
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