Back in 2022, I ran the Advent Calendar Story Train Project. It did well and I’ve been asked by several writers if it will be coming back. So, I’m bringing it back!
If you are a writer and are interested in joining this project. Please keep reading for details.
The Advent Calendar Story Train
Each writer on the train will write a single, self-contained, flash fiction story.
Each writer will be given a specific date in December when their story needs to be published on their blog*.
At the bottom of the story, the writer will include a link (these will be supplied) to the day before’s story and the next blog on the train where the following story will appear.
This means from the 1st to 24th December, there will be a new story to read every day.
As per last time, I will also create a page on my blog linking to all 24 short stories that will be listed.
Requirements
Before you decide to join this train, here are some details you need to be aware of:
The Stories
- The stories do not have to connect to each other
- There will be a theme supplied to all those who end up being in the train (the theme will be supplied by the end of May)
- Your story must be in English
- Your story must not exceed 1,000 words
- Your story must not include extremely graphic scenes
- Any genre welcome (except erotica / graphic horror etc – see above point)
The Participants
- You do not have to have written flash fiction before, first timers welcome!
- You must have a blog* for your story to be uploaded too
- You must be able to commit to completing your flash fiction by October – preferably by September (I’m starting this super early to give everyone lots of time)
- This is a first come first serve system. However I will include a waitlist as last year some people failed to complete their story.
- Dates will be issued to people later in the year.
- If you know someone who might be interested in this feel free to share it with them.
* If you have a Wattpad, ko-fi page, or a Medium account you can list the story – this is also acceptable – but your story must be publically available.
As long as the story can be uploaded (preferably scheduled) on the specific date you are given and if links can be added to link to previous and following stories.
Are You Interested?
If you think you might be interested, please leave a comment below, with your name and the link to your blog* where the story will be uploaded. If you are chosen, you will be informed by email.
Current Participants
- Ari Meghlen
- Rachel Poli
- Roberta
- Darlene Foster
- MorganRR Haze
- Marié Asano
- Curiosity A.T
- S. R. Severn
- Stanley Brownstone
- Chris Harvey
- Wilmar Luna
- Stephen Goodson
- Sam “Goldie”
- Suzanne Rogerson
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Sorry I’ve not been around much, I’ve been working intensely on my writing and that has taken precedence. Looking forward to seeing who is interested in joining the train.
Happy writing & stay safe
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Hi Ari, I would love to join the train! My blog is not quite live but it will be https://objects-in-mirror.com and will be live very soon. Thanks for this opportunity.
Stephen Goodson
Hi Stephan, thanks for reaching out. I am happy to have you in the Advent Story Train and will add your name to the list.
Happy to see that Stephen connected with you here! Thank you, Ari, for hosting this.
Hi Pauline, yes, Stephen reached out and I’ve added him to the list. Thanks for sharing the Advent Calendar Story Train 🙂
Hi Ari. Really enjoyed doing this last time so am well up for doing it again. If there is space I would love to write a story. My blog is https://harveycd.wordpress.com/
Brilliant! Thanks Chris, I’ve added you too the list 🙂
Hello! I would love to participate again this year in the Advent Story Train as I had fun participating in the last one as it was my first time writing flash fiction. ^^
https://authormarieasano.wordpress.com/
Excellent, glad you want to join again. I’ve added you to the list 🙂
Hi Ari, I’d like to be a part of this. Haven’t done anything like this before and have been wanting to write a fiction piece. This comes in at the perfect time!
https://passionforlotion.wordpress.com/
Hi, thanks for reaching out. I have added you to the list. Currently, I’ve just listed you as Curiosity, what name would you prefer I use?
Thank you, Ari. You can list me as “Curiosity – A.T.” (Those are my initials)
Thanks, 🙂
Yes. I am. I love to overcome writer’s block every day of the week.
Hi Stanley, thanks for reaching out. When I visited your blog it was for subscribers only. Please note to join this collab project you will need to post the story (at least until the end of December) publically where anyone can read it. Is this okay?
Yes.
Great, I’ll add you to the list
Of course I would love to be part of the train. It was fun last time https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/
Awesome! I would be glad to have you again. I’ll add you to the list! Thanks, Darlene
Hi Ari, I would like to join the train. My blog is https://roberta-writes.com/
Hi Roberta, thanks for reaching out. That is great! I will add you to the list and put your name against one of the December dates. 🙂
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