Authors Only Collective
A writing community for authors focused on getting published—feedback, contests, and events
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Authors Only Collective is a writing community built for fiction writers who want to get their work in front of editors and actually get published. The community exists because writing is solitary enough—the submission process doesn't have to be. Members get the feedback, resources, and peer support that turn rejection into part of a strategy rather than the end of the road.
Built by the team behind Flash Fiction Magazine, the community draws on real editorial experience to give members an inside look at what works, what doesn't, and how to approach the submission process with discipline and persistence. Whether working on flash fiction specifically or short stories more broadly, this is a place where serious writers do the work together.
Outcomes
- Get feedback on your work before submitting
- Build a consistent writing and submission practice
- Connect with writers working toward the same goals
- Learn submission strategies that get editors' attention
What's included?
Unlimited Community Critiques
Post your work in the member critique group and receive constructive feedback from fellow writers before you submit to any publication.
Weekly Contests
Quarterly writing contests with cash prizes where every submission receives an in-depth critique—not just a form rejection.
Live Zoom Events
Events with published authors, editors, and instructors including virtual write-ins, author spotlights, and meet-and-greets.
Submission Resource List
A curated list of magazines open for submissions, updated regularly, with genre, word count, and direct submission links included.
Rejection Tracking Community
A dedicated space for the rejection challenge with a tracking spreadsheet and peer support for writers committed to submitting consistently.
Who is this for?
- Fiction writers who want to get published and need feedback before submitting
- Writers building a regular submission practice
- Writers who feel isolated and want to work alongside a community with shared goals
- Authors at any level who want honest, constructive input on their work
About the creator
Shannon Huffman
Owner of Flash Fiction Magazine & 101 Words | Writing Community Builder Since 2007
I'm Shannon Huffman, the owner of Flash Fiction Magazine and the creator of 101 Words—two platforms I've spent years building into genuine homes for short-form fiction writers. I acquired Flash Fiction Magazine and have grown it into a publication th...