TA DAAAAAA! For the next few weeks, while judging is underway, all the wonderful writers from this month’s Whimsy will be sharing and celebrating their stories of Happy Travels in this magical, transient space. Just don’t get too cosy—the Wandering Library is always moving... whimsyfiction.com 🦙🪶

That’s a wrap on the writing window for Whimsy August. We can’t—nay, shan’t—wait to see where your Happy Travels took you! Now, there is rumour afoot that a certain librarian with certain ephemeral tendencies is wheeling his wagon through the secret passageways of space-time as we speak…

Whimsy August is upon us. But don’t get too comfy, because for our second contest we’re taking this show on the road with theme… Happy Travels! Writers have 7 days to whip together a 300-word tale of whimsy based on one of our five whims and the unique object that has appeared in their inbox.

Woke up feeling whimsical, so here’s a clue for the Whimsy August theme. 🦙🪶 Give us your best worst guesses… See you Saturday for all the fun! whimsyfiction.com

We’re over the cheddar cheese moon to share with you our first ever Whimsy Spotlight Story, Huckleberry Pie and Buried Things by @chuckschading.bsky.social. There’s so much to say about this little tale of whimsy, but Chuck’s brilliant story speaks for itself. www.whimsyfiction.com/huckleberry-...

Behold, the FIRST EVER inscription on our shrine to brilliant beginnings - the Whimsy Wall of First Lines! Sam’s opening line was a MASTERFUL example of how to paint a vivid image in a few carefully chosen words! Who’ll join Sam in first line history next month? Whimsy August starts Saturday! 🥳

The results for the first EVER Whimsy are in! 🦙🪶🥳 A big, WHIMSICAL congratulations to our Selected Stories and Honourable Mentions. These stories BLEW US AWAY for the imagination with which they captured the VAST possibilities of whimsical storytelling! www.whimsyfiction.com/contests/res...

Less than two weeks until we unveil the first ever addition to our shrine to brilliant beginnings: the Whimsy Wall of First Lines! Join us for the next one for a chance to have your name etched into the annals of Whimsy lore (www.whimsyfiction.com). 🦙🪶

We’ve been having such a whimsical time reading the WONDERFUL entries from our first contest that we forgot to mention registration is open for Whimsy August (link in bio). Early bird until 25th July - plus we’ve got the Founding Writer Pass for one last month if you’re feeling especially whimsy!

The submission window for our FIRST EVER Whimsy is now closed—and what’s this? For the next few weeks, while judging is underway, the wonderful writers in this month’s Whimsy can share and celebrate their stories in our magical, transient space: the Wandering Library. Enjoy! 🥰🦙🪶

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And the theme for the very first Whimsy is… Monster Problems. Writers have a week to whittle together a 300-word tale of whimsy based on one of our five whims and whatever unique object landed in their inbox. We can’t wait to see where your whims take you! 🦙🪶

The wait for Whimsy is almost over - and we’re delighted to announce that the wonderful folks at @scrivenerapp.bsky.social have decided to follow their whim and support our very first contest! If you’re not in yet but want to be, you’ve got until 30th June to join us. 🦙🪶 See you on the 1st!

The Sleuth Fairy wanted us to tuck a little clue under your pillows. Thought it might be more appropriate to post it here instead. Any guess what the theme of our very first Whimsy might be? Ps. Less than five days to go! whimsyfiction.com to join🦙🪶 Illustration by @stellabackmandesign

It’s just one wonderful week until our very first Whimsy! If you’re joining, early bird entry is open until 11:59pm tomorrow. See you on the 1st! 🦙🪶 whimsyfiction.com.