reedsymarketplace
Assemble a team of professionals
reedsystudio
The writing app for authors
reedsylearning
Writing courses, events and memberships
reedsydiscovery
Get your book reviewed
reedsyprompts
Weekly writing prompts and contests
Writing courses, events and conferences
Upcoming events
Better Villains, Stronger Stories
September 28, 2026
Live Query Letter Editing
October 05, 2026
Write Stunning Sentences
October 26, 2026
Things that Go Bump in the Night: Writing Horror
October 27, 2026
Learn how to succeed as a writer from the best in the business.
Every writer needs a Studio
Check out our writing app for authors!
Menu
More apps built by Reedsy
Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2026
Weekly Contest #370
Contains references to suicide, infant death, and physical injury Olivia’s house screamed exactly at eight.As usual, she woke to the sound of her alarm and the whirring of steel outside her bedroom window. The automatic shutters rolled up every morning, letting in whatever faint sunlight winter produced.Olivia didn’t like those shutters, but Paul had argued fiercely that they were needed.“Windows and doors will be impenetrable, Oli. Once the shutters are locked, no burglar, extreme weather, or bear will be able to come in.”There were no bear...
Weekly Contest #369
CW: Contains themes of and/or references to substance abuse and violence. Dan saw her again. She was definitely alive.A rush of joy and relief surged through his body as he stumbled towards her. She was wearing her favourite dress, white with a floral pattern. Her blond curls glistened in the moonlight.“Kat? Oh my God, you’re here. I’m so sorry, babe—” His voice cracked.She turned and looked at him with an expression that stirred something dark in Dan.Disgust.“What’s wrong? Let’s go home.” He grabbed her arm. She was there. He could feel her...
Weekly Contest #355
Samantha Clay felt anxious that Christmas Eve. It was the first time her family was meeting her fiancé Oran. Or rather, she was worried Oran was meeting them.Samantha loved spending time with her mum and her sister — and her kids. They only saw each other twice a year, so Christmas was always special to her. Her extended family would be there too, her auntie, grandpa and her brother-in-law. She loved them all.Cousin Alfred would also be there. Just like every year before and every year to come. Always there.She didn’t like him. She didn’t un...
Weekly Contest #354
“Malcolm.”I wake to my wife faintly calling my name, her weak voice drowned by the ship’s blaring alarm. The seat straps bite into my shoulders while my arms float helplessly in front of me. I try to speak, a bitter taste of iron in my mouth.“Amy… are you okay?” The words barely leave my lips.She doesn’t reply.I instinctively reach for her, but she’s out of reach.I force my eyes open and the world becomes a red-tinted blur. Droplets of blood hang somewhere between us. Her face is obscured behind her helmet, black hair covering most of it. Fo...
Oops, you need an account for that!
Log in with your social account:
Or enter your email:
10 likes
