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Your summer writing companion is here. Issue 110 is out now, and it's packed with expert craft advice, new fiction and poetry, and interviews with women writers that you won't find anywhere else.

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Mslexia Magazine

'Inspired, inspiring, invaluable' - Sarah Waters

Mslexia magazine is full of creative inspiration, practical advice and original poetry, fiction and memoir – as well as writing competitions, submission opportunities, online workshops, courses and events.

In this issue

The indie press crisis Is independent publishing on the brink? Maxine Davies investigates the future of the literary world, and what it means for your writing career

Exclusive interview Award-winning poet Gillian Allnutt speaks to Kris Johnson about what it really takes to build a lasting literary life

Craft masterclass Discover how to unlock the surreal in everyday life with Lucy Rose, and learn the techniques that transform ordinary observations into extraordinary fiction

Move your writing forward Helen Jane Campbell makes a compelling case for how freeing your body can unlock your imagination, silence your inner critic and send you back to the page with fresh new ideas

Build your writing career Thinking about editing or mentoring on the side? Aliya Ali-Afzal shares everything you need to know before you start

PLUS: Read Emily Hasler's chosen stories and poems on the theme of 'maps'. We also reveal the Novel Competition 2025 winner and the Poetry Pamphlet Competition 2025 winner, alongside dozens of submission opportunities, upcoming competitions and events handpicked to propel your writing career forward in 2026.

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Mslexia Magazine - Issue 110

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