lucycrichton
Fiction Editor Lucy is always on the look-out for the very best short stories, poems and pocket novels. As well as sourcing enjoyable content, she enjoys working with our established contributors, encouraging new talent, and celebrating 150 years of 'Friend' fiction!All Posts By lucycrichton
Sorting Out The Mail In The “Friend” Office
Jessma Carter On Writing A Series For The “Friend”
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Restaurant
Book Review: “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi
Fiction Sneak Peek: August 8, 2020 Issue
Working From Home: The Story Card Box
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Christmas
Book Review: “Aria” By Nazanine Hozar
Fiction Sneak Peek: August 1, 2020 Issue
What Makes Your Story A Bestseller?
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Thistle
Fiction Sneak Peek: July 25, 2020 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Little Church
Book Review: “Three Things About Elsie”
Fiction Sneak Peek: July 18, 2020 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Boats
Book Review: “Hamnet” By Maggie O’Farrell
Fiction Sneak Peek: July 11, 2020 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Hotel
Fiction Sneak Peek: July 4, 2020 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Gardens
Book Review: “The Long Call”
Fiction Sneak Peek: June 27, 2020 Issue
Writing For “The People’s Friend” Special
Writing Prompt Story Starter: We’ll Meet Again
Writers’ Rights At “The People’s Friend”
Book Review: “Where The Crawdads Sing”
Fiction Sneak Peek: June 20, 2020 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Faith, Hope and Charity
Fiction Sneak Peek: June 13, 2020 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Tenement
Book Review: “The Dutch House” By Ann Patchett
Fiction Sneak Peek: June 6, 2020 Issue
Out And About With . . . Fiction Ed Lucy
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Bridge
Are You Emailing Your Fiction Submissions?
Fiction Sneak Peek: May 30, 2020 Issue
Writer Of The Week: Alison Haylock
“Don’t Quit” — An Inspiring Poem By Edgar A. Guest
Writing Prompt Story Starter: St Kilda
Book Review: “The Mirror And The Light”
Fiction Sneak Peek May 23, 2020 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: NHS
Fiction Sneak Peek: May 16, 2020 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: VE Day
Fiction Sneak Peek: May 9, 2020 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Mosaic Mermaid
Fiction Sneak Peek: May 2, 2020 Issue
Writer Of The Week: Pat Belford
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Musical Memories
“The Weekly News” Is Ceasing Publication
Uplifting Poetry From Our Archive
Fiction Sneak Peek: April 25, 2020 Issue
What’s Happening With “People’s Friend” Poetry?
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Inspirational People
Fiction Sneak Peek: April 18, 2020 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Easter
There’s A New Face On The Fiction Team!
Did You Submit A Story Before Lockdown?
Fiction Sneak Peek: April 11, 2020 Issue
How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Castle
Fiction Sneak Peek: April 4, 2020 Issue
Illustrator Of The Week: Tracy Fennell
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Rainbow
“Not Alone”: A Poem To Comfort And Hearten Us
Northern Lights – Episode 51
Fiction Sneak Peek: March 28, 2020
