About
The Friday FixTough week? Self-medicate with a dose of microfiction! The Friday Fix is devoted to publishing fifty-word stories.
Note from the editor
The Friday Fix publishes original bursts of microfiction on Mondays and Wednesdays, and prompt-based stories on Fridays. If you would like to become a writer, please follow the submission guidelines. With that said, there is essentially one condition: make sure your story is exactly fifty words!
Editors
Writers
E.D. Martin
Half hobo, half homesteader. Telling the “what if” stories of those around her. She/her. Read more at http://www.edmartinwriter.com
Bart Elbey
Writing is a destination that Life is taking me towards. Reading is the countryside we pass on the journey.
Matt Fife
I write the comic books Happy Astronaut and Slaughter Otter and am working to become a math teacher. Unless the writing thing takes off. Then I’ll do that.
ShaRhonda
Random rambler currently rummaging through words and phrases until I find my niche. Loves poetry, fiction, and almost anything humorous.
Jk Mansi
To know where you're going find out where you've been. I strive to be joyful. I read. I write. I’m grateful.
Samantha Kemp-Jackson
Writer, Media Commentator and overall opinionated individual. I live in the past A. Lot. Follow me on Substack: LivingInThePast.Substack.Com
Heidi Franklin
Pacific Northwest writer, adventurer, and enthusiastic epicurean. Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PNWRaconteur ☕️
Josh Petersen
A family man with a beautiful wife, fun loving son, gorgeous daughter, and a pocket beagle. Avid Manchester United fan. Love a decent cup of coffee and writing.
Anna L. Shtorm
My poetry is digital sorrow wrapped in overdressed rhymes. | Friends over Lovers is my debut poetry book available on → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F7P2H61
Dascha Paylor
Writer, Editor, Physician, Life Coach. Also Mom, Grandma, and crazy dog Mom. My pronouns are she/her. Find more stories at https://daschapaylorauthor.com/.
Kara Bright Kilgore
Kara Bright Kilgore is a writer from the wilds of Georgia. Her fiction has appeared in various journals and was featured at the Georgia Literary Festival.
Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld
Publisher, Poet, Artist, Writer, Nature Enthusiast, Foodie, who is growing older gracefully, or not.
Jonica Bradley (Am I paranoid or RU following me?)
Writer/Painter/Poet/Believes in magic/nature/prays to unicorns/goat expert/bee farmer/mental health advocate/C-PTSD/human rights advocate/coolest person ever
Tawana K Watson
I am a certified peer counselor, minority mental health advocate, and African American women’s advocate.
E.M Pauling (brb, currently writing a book)
Biochemist by day, amateur/avid dabbler in all things creative: film photography, writing, dancing, sewing, cooking, reading... renaissance millennial 🇰🇪🇺🇸
Mary McGrath
Top writer in humor, short stories, writing, advice and poetry. She’s written for Newsweek, Wall St. Journal, Good Housekeeping, and Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Dan Leicht
Writes Romance and Sci-Fi. The Centennial Series (Romance Trilogy) available on Kindle Unlimited. Weekly Substack Newsletter: https://danleicht.substack.com/
Jazz Ramsy
A Washington Native, Jazz Ramsy loves to visit museums, tourist attractions, hiking trails, big cities and small towns, and discover hidden history
Shwe
Exploring my world one day at a time with joy & passion — via words, books, paints & travel. Making sense of what life means to me on this journey
Stevie Adler
Writer of Microfiction/Flash Fiction. Teller of Tales. Editor. Creator of Informative Articles and Opinionated Blogs.
Matt Jones Ruiz
Hi I'm Matt and I write about language, culture, entertainment, music and a bunch of other things. Expect some fiction too.
DAYTON TRUITT
Dayton Truitt is a visual artist from the Detroit area. Co-Founder of Truitt House. Instagram is @daytontruitt www.truitthouse.com
Catherine Delia
Vagabond Librarian and Educator. Writing poetry, fiction and other thoughts of the world.
Catrina Daimon Lee
Your worst nightmare. We are legion against the state, capitalism, racism, sexism, ableism, speciesism, and religion
Annelise Lords
Helping you is Healing me! Let's heal each other through our inspirational power of words. thisisanneliselords@mediumauthor.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/Artist
Dr. David Martin
I write about leadership, tech, education, current affairs and life in general from Seoul, South Korea (poetry, too!). Email me at davidpmartin@mediumauthor.com
Chirag
A creative neuro-scientist, fascinated by the world of fiction and ageing neuroscience. Email @ Wordpottery@gmail.com
Rae ☀️
global citizen who loves empowering human-centred, *nonlinear* lifestyles // productivity & personal dev // polyglot, creator, coach & chronic illness warrior
Mike Johnson
A multilingual language enthusiast. A fresh mind, impassioned by writing; making up for lost time. I write Short Fiction, Poetry, and the Occasional Opinion.
Mitul Bhat
A father, husband, friend, designer, writer, beer and tea lover in exactly the same order! Based out of the San Francisco Bay Area. www.mitulbhat.com
Leslie Ylinen
Writer in San Francisco. Work in McSweeney’s, The Bold Italic, Slackjaw, The Belladonna, and Points in Case.
Judy McLain
Shit Creek survivor. Storyteller. Feminist liberal. Southern without the accent. Chihuahuaist.
Venessa Tai Yeh
Software engineer who accidentally minored in philosophy. Likes to write code and poetry. Follow me on Instagram: @momopo.etry
Mary Daurio
I’m old and have since Adam was dust enjoyed writing. Poetic licence? But I do have the wrinkles to back it up, almost.
Anne Chisom
Writing on whatever strikes my mood, from politics to humor (or a combination of the two), to spirituality, or whatever else shows up. Retired, not in retreat.
Tracy Stengel
Writer and freelance fiction editor. Find me curled up w/ a blanket of metaphors or at www.tracystengel.com. You can buy me ☕️ at https://ko-fi.com/tracystengel
Chuck J Douros
I spend entirely too much time writing for work. Medium gives me a chance to read and write for pleasure, so here I am! Enjoy, and be enjoyed. Be well!
Shreya V
Engineer| Curious learner| Technology, Psychology, Animal & Nature lover| Writer| Blogger| Not a Muggle :)| Your Friend|
Susanne Helgesen
Random musings on life and living from an introverted human inviting you to break the rules to remember who you are and reconnect to soul
Rosilene Gatson
I write Poetry, Spoken Word, Mental Health & Addiction & Recovery content. I am an author & write short stories too! Twitter: @hersphere IG: @mindbodysoulfoodie
Srinath
Tired of a normal life. Afraid of a different one. I’ve taken refuge in Poetry and dreams. Aspiring Aspirer.
Winston Bribach
Published fiction writer and scholar of Asian American Literature and Culture. When I’m not reading or writing, you’ll find me playing with my camera.
Trivikram Prasad
A late entrant to singing, technologist, runner, avid reader, and writer(?). Blog at www.trivikramprasad.com. Seek humor in every situation.
Onoceans
Solarpunk, ecological economist🪐 Rethinking culture, future, equality, science, climate 🌍 Big Picture& Brand Naming📧 For projects: ono@onoceans.com
Francisco M. Gómez
Spanish vet surgeon with home in Britain. Opinion blogs in a personal capacity only.
Josie ElBiry
3x Top Writer “This Happened to Me”. Creative nonfiction, short fiction and poetry. Thank you for reading.
John Tinney
Writer of the novel ‘Bootleg Karma’ - coming soon from Razur Cuts Books @razurcutsmag. Short stories in Razur Cuts Mag, 404INK Magazine, Every Day Fiction …
Sarene B. Arias
Hands-on healer and author of Compassionate Divorce. Support me by being a paid member: sarene.medium.com/membership 👋🏼 sarene.arias@gmail.com
Re'al Bakhit
Creative Writing MA student at Bathspa university. Published in Better Humans and The Ascent.
Priyanka Srivastava
Editor of Literary Impulse, Writer when I am free, Artist when my words are silent and reader when there are books which I love to read.
Edris Quinn C.
Tea-drinker and surreal dreamer. My habitat is a blanket fort. I create nonstop, so here’s your ticket to the rabbithole, Alice! IG and Twitter @edrisquinnc
Carmen Fong, MD
Writer, artist, surgeon NYC>> ATL. LGBTQ+ Asian. Doximity Op Med Fellow ‘22-’23. www.carmenfong.com, https://linktr.ee/Hongkongfong
Harmin Malzo
Spanish teacher going English writer. No awards or public recognition. Thanks for reading!
Robert Bush
Want to read about slippers and baths, farting in a spaceship and ageing ungracefully? Read on, you've come to the right place. 4 x top writer, 10 x boosted.
Keno Ogbo
A stochastic writer, delving into life, tech and fiction. Writing from her West African background, she tackles old issues with a fresh perspective.
msminibookreview
Short story, memoir, and book review. All the big questions and all the little details. Chicago based. East Coast bred.
ElisePax ☕️
Medical editor, part-time writer, mom to one human and two pets. Passionate reader. Compulsive clapper. Coffee is my spirit drink.
Marilyn Flower
Writer, sacred fool, improviser, avid reader, novel forthcoming, soul collage facilitator, prayer warrior and did I say writer? https://linktr.ee/marilynflower
Tonia Nem
Absurdism. Humor. Fiction. Satire. Poetry. Anti-speciesism. Big water. Colors. Watermelons. Freedom. Me. https://www.instagram.com/idiomattic_by_tonia/
Amy Usherwood
Christian of the reformed variety. Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Singer-Songwriter based in Ottawa, ON.
A.B. - Mindful Words To Inspire
English Teacher, Meditation Enthusiast, Writer, Lover of Inspiring Stories and Flashfiction. Visit her blog at https://mindfulwordstoinspire.wordpress.com/
Typewriter
Just another tale-teller. Writes short fiction about slice of life. Writer at Few Words, ILLUMINATION, Tempest in Under 1000 and Inspired Writer and others.
Danielle Baldock - Writer
…Small writings… Short stories… Microfiction… Flash fiction… Poetry… Wild writing…
Stefan Venken
Former developer turned marketeer. I freelance consult about growth through marketing and business process change. Former CMO of Napoleon S&C & Veepee
Siddharth Murali
Research student and wanna-be writer. I write fiction, haikus, poems and occasionally, a philosophical piece.
Lovely Daye
Mom | Woman of Substance | Creative Writer. I have an imaginative side that craves and appreciates the freedom to create, and express.
Valerie Kittell
Slightly grumpy New Englander. Opinion and essays here on Medium, my short stories can be read at https://storypassport.substack.com without any subscription
Pratik Routray
poet,writer and haiku addict,my goal:to leave behind a collection of memories through my various works, which will endure long after I have vanished from earth!
Steven G
Military veteran and an aspiring author of flash fiction, historical fiction and non-fiction, and inspiring stories.
Emme Beckett
I’m Emme, like the letter. Find me at www.emmebeckett.com or email at emmebeckett@gmail.com
Charles H. Roast
The “real” me, released into the wild, unashamedly blunt, politically incorrect, brutally honest(in a nice way), funny, and still lovable. And still anonymous.
Anna da Silva
Ex war reporter turned aid worker then environmentalist. Wife, mum & stepmum. Joining dots with story-telling, poetry, memoir & fiction. @hogglespiking
Megan Duhr-Vannelli
Writer. Am a/Have a Wife. Hermit. Introvert. Napper. Inelegant. Fuck shame. "Sometimes I feel a little like a nose being lectured by a fart." -Hannah Gadsby
Anangsha Alammyan
Writer. Entrepreneur. Cybersecurity Advocate. Pole Dancer. DM: anangsha@baos.pub. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnangshaAlammyan/
T. Mark Mangum
For the serious reader. Short, compelling fiction for the serious reader. I use Imagination, wonder, and surprise to create my tales. Please Enjoy reading them.
Stefani Vader
Lover of reading and writing. Hater of retail work. Small fish in a big pond, learning as I go.
Stephanie Husted
I am a single mother to 4 children. Born in Alaska, I grew up in Anchorage and Perryville. I am half Alutiiq and half Irish. I am a new writer.
Shoreditchpoet
Local poet/writer. ‘There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.’ E. Hemingway. All ©️DMM
Vivek Mohan
One life, many roles. Father, husband, geek, immigrant, corporate exec, startup guy, political and spiritual seeker. LetsMakeCAWork.com and The Motorcycle Monk.
Anne Davis
Writer, educator, mom, coffee lover. I write memoir and creative nonfiction about psychology and mental health. Twitter @running_shadows IG @s_annewriter
Parul Sharma
Dentist || Numerologist || Fiction Writer 📜 Believes in "quod tandem usque in sempiternum"
Rachel Presser
Game dev, writer, small biz & tax consultant to indie devs. That loud socialist Frog Slut from The Bronx, now in Angel City. https://linktr.ee/sonictoad
Gita Das
When words jump around, I give them steps to dance to the tunes of life, people and emotions. For any freelance copy, write me at geetadas1005@gmail.com
Christina M. Ward
✨WEBSITE: https://fiddleheadsnfloss.com/ ➡️ Bylines: LA Weekly | OK! Mag | Village Voice | Men's Journal | Vegamour | THS 📖Books available on Amazon
Thanasis Karavasilis
I am an editorial professional and geek culture storyteller who believes in our power to cut through the bullshit, consume less, and create more.
Franco Amati
Speculative fiction writer from New York. Editor of Scuzzbucket. For published work visit francoamatiwrites.com or buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/francoamati
عبد الله
I like to hit the pause button in life and smell the roses. That alone is worth it. That is why we survive.
Bill Adler
An American writer in Japan, editor of The Binge-Watching Cure books, author of the bestselling book, Outwitting Squirrels. Occasional pilot, 24/7 cat owner.
Jme Lee Fuller
Anthropology grad student exploring the crossroads of our expansive virtual mobility and the reemergence of the border in bounding spaces of imagined community
Udit Gupta
Medical student | Future doctor | Writer for ILLUMINATION | Passionate about writing | I want to make the world a better place.
James Taylor Foreman
Essays bridging mythic meaning and the modern world. Click here to have them appear in your inbox some Saturday mornings --> https://www.taylorforeman.com/
Nasa
My heart spills words in her finery and my fingers move in tune to the song it makes, creating a picture for you to see and be whole. I am Nasa and I write
