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Announcing The Great Substack Story Challenge

A round robin story featuring thirteen Substack fiction writers (including me!)

Mark Starlin
May 15, 2022
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I am excited to announce that I am taking part in The Great Substack Story Challenge.

Mark Starlin


Substack fiction writers taking part in The Great Substack Story Challenge will be required to write one chapter (1000-1500 words) of the story based on what came before it. Each writer will have one week from the release of the previous chapter to complete their chapter. No other rules.

I have the honor of having my opening paragraph chosen to be the basis of the first chapter. Here is a sneak peek.



Joey Hardcase was a two-bit gumshoe in a two-bit town trying to scrape out a living spying on cheating spouses. As he was debating whether to partake in the rest of a half-eaten donut he found in his desk drawer, a show-stopping beauty walked into his office. From the size of the jewels dripping off the dame, Joey knew she was from the other side of town. She had to be desperate to visit this dump.

“What can I do for you, Doll?” Joey asked.

“I need you to follow my husband.”

What kind of natural-born fool would cheat on this heartbreaker? Joey thought.

“I think he’s from the future.”



With a variety of fiction writers taking part, it should be a fun, wild ride.

Here is a schedule and listing of all the writers taking part and links to their Substacks if you would like to check them out. If you don’t want to miss a chapter you might want to subscribe to all of them. You can always unsubscribe later if you don’t care for their content.


Weekly Schedule

May 26, 2022 - Arjun Agarwal

Arjun’s Newsletter

A newsletter for people who wish to tell and read stories while running big businesses
By Arjun Agarwal

June 02, 2022 - G. M. Baker

Stories All the Way Down by G. M. Baker

Serializing an historical novel, The Wistful and the Good, and accompanying commentaries.
By Mark Baker

June 09, 2022 - Anthony Lora

Quick as a Flash

Weekly micro and flash fiction for readers looking to fit more stories in between the busy parts of their lives
By Anthony Lora

June 16, 2022 - Mark Starlin

Mark Starlin Writes!

Humor, fiction, and other creative stuff by me, delivered to you.

June 23, 2022 - Joyce Reynolds-Ward

Martiniere Stories

Short fluff fiction and rough draft serialized novels set in the Martiniere Legacy universe. Current Work in Progress: Repairing the Legacy
By Joyce Reynolds-Ward

June 30, 2022 - Jackie Dana

Story Cauldron

An eclectic brew of speculative fiction and random thoughts about storytelling
By Jackie Dana

July 7, 2022 - Thomas Bubb

Necessary Fiction

I write to share my love of adventure, timeless stories, and the written word in general.
By Thomas Bubb

July 14, 2022 - Nick Mazmanian

Typewriter Mechanic

Hand punched words and drawings by Nick Mazmanian.
By Nick Mazmanian

July 21, 2022 - Adrian Conway

Fulgurites

Striking Short Stories
By Adrian Conway

July 28, 2022 - Winston Malone

The Storyletter

Storyletter XPress Publishing is a publisher dedicated to platforming independent creators and strengthening the indie community. We publish serial fiction, short stories, and poetry.
By Winston Malone

August 04, 2022 - Alex S. Garcia

The Xen'in Universe

Free monthly Science-Fiction and Fantasy stories, and a bit about my writing process. Come and see!
By Alex S. Garcia

August 11, 2022 - Meagan Voulo

Forever Fantasy Readers

ForeverLand: A world where time and space are altered
By Meagan Voulo

August 18, 2022 - Geoffrey Golden

Adventure Snack

Turn your inbox into an adventure with interactive stories the perfect length for your lunch break.
By Geoffrey Golden

I hope you will join me for this fun adventure.

Mark

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Glenda Thompson
Writes Glenda’s Newsletter
May 17, 2022Liked by Mark Starlin

Yay! I love your round robins.

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Elle Griffin
Writes The Novelleist
May 16, 2022Liked by Mark Starlin

Wow, you were born to write opening paragraphs. I’m hooked! And this is such a cool idea!

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