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
Fiction Ed’s Blog: About Story Formatting
Fiction Preview: Special 210
Fiction Sneak Peek: June 19, 2021 Issue
Fiction Ed’s Blog: Our Serial Illustrations
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Polar Bear
Fiction Sneak Peek: June 12, 2021 Issue
Fiction Ed’s Blog: Streamlining Our Story Feedback
Fiction Sneak Peek: June 5, 2021 Issue
Fiction Ed’s Blog: Why Was Your Story Rejected So Quickly?
Fiction Preview: Special 209
Fiction Sneak Peek: May 29, 2021 Issue
Fiction Ed’s Blog: Postal Submissions No Longer Accepted
Fiction Ed’s Blog: For Our Published Authors
Fiction Sneak Peek: May 22, 2021 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Trying Something New
Fiction Sneak Peek: May 15, 2021 Issue
Fiction Ed’s Blog: Why Some Stories Are Read Before Others
Writer Of The Week: Fiona Thomson
Anthony Trollope In “The People’s Friend” Archive
Behind The Scenes With Fiction Ed Lucy
Fiction Preview: Special 208
Fiction Sneak Peek: May 8, 2021 Issue
Publishing Shorter Stories In “The People’s Friend”
Writer Of The Week: Nina Hoole
Fiction Sneak Peek: May 1, 2021 Issue
Fiction Ed’s Blog: New Submissions Process Q&A
Anthony Trollope: A Remarkable Life
Fiction Ed’s Blog: Updated Submissions Process For Unpublished Authors
Fiction Sneak Peek: April 24, 2021
Writer Of The Week: Pauline Murawska
Fiction Preview: Special 207
Fiction Sneak Peek: April 17, 2021 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: At The Hairdresser’s
Fiction Sneak Peek: April 10, 2021 Issue
Fiction Ed’s Blog: Writing Fiction For The Annual
Lucy Gets The Coronavirus Vaccination
“The Shape Of Darkness”, by Laura Purcell
Fiction Ed’s Blog: Waiting To Hear About A Submission?
Fiction Sneak Peek: April 3, 2021 Issue
Fiction Ed’s Blog: Strong Stories Welcome
Fiction Preview: Special 206
Fiction Sneak Peek: March 27, 2021 Issue
“Our Fathers” By Rebecca Wait
Fiction Sneak Peek: March 20, 2021 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Women’s Prize For Fiction
Fiction Sneak Peek: March 13, 2021 Issue
Fiction Sneak Peek: March 6, 2021 Issue
Fiction Preview: Special 205
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Lantern Festival
“The Thursday Murder Club” By Richard Osman
Fiction Sneak Peek: February 27, 2021 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: First Anniversary
Fiction Sneak Peek: February 20, 2021 Issue
Fiction Ed’s Update: Your Story Questions Answered
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Fabergé Egg
“Those Who Are Loved” By Victoria Hislop
Fiction Preview: Special 204
Fiction Sneak Peek: February 13, 2021 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Posh Sheds
“The Vanishing Half” By Brit Bennett
Fiction Sneak Peek: February 6, 2021 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Unexpected
Fiction Sneak Peek: January 30 Issue, 2021
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Trains
Fiction Preview: Special 203
Fiction Sneak Peek: January 23, 2021 Issue
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Walk Your Dog Month
Fiction Sneak Peek: January 16, 2021 Issue
