Billing itself as the world's largest independent bookstore , Lulu Books is a popular self-publishing platform for indie authors. This review explores Lulu Books for writers, covering benefits, drawbacks, personal experiences, as well as practical details about publishing and selling your print and ebooks. Lulu also publishes calendars, magazines and graphic novels. My Rating: 4/5 Scribe Vibes Merch Sylvia Kay Rose Books What's your style? What Lulu Books Offers Indie Author

Strange Vibes is seeking short stories with spooky, dark, ironic, horror or eldritch themes. 2000-5000 words, deadline Feb 15 2026. Authors, submit your awesome work! Submission & Info Link Scribe Vibes Merch Sylvia Kay Rose Books Read - Writers: Three Good Reasons to Enter Short Story Contests Back to Top

I've been entering short story contests for a long time. Almost right after I started, I was delighted to see strong improvements in my writing, a great satisfaction even if I didn't win a prize. So, I thought I'd share the joy! Short story contests can open doors to creativity, help you find your niche, and encourage you to read more. If you have a story ready or want to experiment with new ideas, contests provide a structured and motivating environment to grow as a writer.

Horror stories have the unique power to unsettle and captivate readers, drawing them into worlds where fear lurks in every shadow. Some tales stand out not only for their chilling narratives but also for shaping the horror genre itself. This post explores three classic horror stories: Burial of the Rats by Bram Stoker, In the Penal Colony by Franz Kafka, and The Shadow Out of Time by H.P. Lovecraft. Each tale offers a distinct kind of terror, and leaves a lasting mark on h

The 1800s saw the rise of horror as a powerful literary genre, and women writers were influential in shaping its themes and style. These authors combined Gothic elements with social critique, psychological depth, and sensational storytelling. Their works continue to influence horror literature and popular culture today. This post highlights nine remarkable women whose contributions defined horror in the 19th century, and links to read their works for free. Scribe Vibes Home S

When we accept your amazing story for publication in Strange Vibes literary anthology, we'll send you a link to the online fillable form. Your name on this form is considered your online signature, and verifies you have read and agree to the Author Contract between you (the Author) and Scribe Vibes (the Publisher). Call for submissions: Strange Vibes Short Story Anthology Deadline Feb 15, 2026 Back to Top

Christabel is one of my favorite poems by English Romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 - 1834). Seduction, deception, wicked witchery, innocence lost, as Christabel meets a beautiful damsel in distress in the forest, and fatefully invites her back to the castle of her father. Jump to Poem Coleridge wrote Christabel using an accentual metrical system , This poem is composed to four accents per line, regardless of syllable count. The names "Geraldine" and "Leoline" rhy

This powerful work is a must-read for writers and H.P. Lovecraft fans. Written in 1933, it was published posthumously in 1937. Sit back, relax and delve into the details of the writing process, from the pen of the master himself. Scribe Vibes Home Jump to Essay American writer H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) is one of the greats of classic horror, science fiction, fantasy and strange stories. His influences include Edgar Allan Poe, Lord Dunsany, and Robert E. Howard, author of the

There are plenty of short story contests and competitions for authors of all genres. At ScribeVibes we've curated three you can enter regularly for free. Writing short stories is a terrific way to hone skills, and hey! you might just win. Short Story | Palisatrium | Substack Pays $100 + part of subscription proceeds. Story length: 6 words - 10,000 words. Genre: Any. Deadline: End of the month. One winner is chosen from among the entries, and announced on the 15th of the fol

A quartet of creepy tales by the masters, and where to read them for free. Don't turn off the lights ... A Hunger Artist - Franz Kafka (1922) Read Free Here: A Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka This site has a comprehensive collection of Kafka. After reading Metamorphosis I was totally transformed. A Hunger Artist is the haunting tale of a man driven to perfect his ar t. Plenty of other Kafka offerings on this site too. The Color Out of Space (1927) - H.P. Lovecraft Read Free H

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