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A bird with a red head and blue feathers on a nest with two white eggs at the center.

Cover Art for Issue 3 (Spring 2025) | “Callypigeon” by Camellia Paul

Thanks to all who submitted this spring! We’re officially closed for submissions but will reopen on Sept. 30. See our Submissions page for details.

Issue 3 is live!

Check out the incredible mix of flash, micros, and short-shorts in Issue 3 of In Short: A Journal of Flash Nonfiction! Thanks to the talented writers and artists who contributed to this issue 💓

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Ready to submit to In Short’s next issue? Check out this brief Q&A with Brevity, our fellow flash nonfiction magazine, to hear founding editor Steph Liberatore explain In Short’s missions and what we’re looking for. Then head to our Submissions page for details.

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📢 OUR THIRD ISSUE IS LIVE!!

Featuring 15 beautiful pieces of flash, micros, and short shorts by @SueSilverman, Clifford Thompson, @amygcb, @melissahungtx, Matthew E Henry, @mollywadzeck, Darby Price, @vaniadyawrites, Brian McGuigan, & more.https://t.co/LSQqwLjez6
— In Short: A Journal of Flash Nonfiction (@InShortLit) May 31, 2025

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