Matt KendrickJan 7, 20237 minWriting CraftExit, Pursued by a BearIt might feel as though it’s the wrong time of year to be focusing on endings. Surely, January is for opening lines not closing ones?...
Matt KendrickOct 31, 20228 minWriting CraftTiny Time MachinesI love historical fiction. History is vast and within that vastness, there’s an endless possibility for stories. Every time period, every...
Matt KendrickSep 20, 20227 minThe Editor's DeckIn It To Win ItWriting competitions are funny things. For me, there is a slight dissonance between producing a piece of art and asking someone to judge...
Matt KendrickApr 22, 20228 minWriting CraftEek! It’s All Become a Little TenseWhen we talk about the key ingredients that go into a story, one thing that is usually stipulated as essential is the need for conflict....
Matt KendrickMar 8, 20227 minThe Editor's DeckNotes from the Editor's DeckOver the past couple of years, I’ve provided feedback and line edits on over a thousand short-fiction pieces from microfiction to...
Matt KendrickJan 3, 20228 minWriting CraftBreaking the Shell of a Soft-boiled EggSince we’re in the opening few days of a brand new year, I thought it might be appropriate to write about opening lines in fiction. Where...