Discussion

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Our Discussion features come from academics, journalists, editors, writers and readers alike.

The Short Form: Features discussing and debating the merits and pitfalls of the short story form.

Writing Stories: Pieces focusing on the writing of short stories, from the art of the form to the technical details.

On Submitting: Everything from tips on submitting your work to journals and magazines, to other writers’ struggles and successes.

We welcome submissions to all three areas of discussion. You can find full details on how to submit here.

Featured Publication:

THE DARK BLUE WINTER OVERCOAT AND OTHER STORIES FROM THE NORTH

ed. Sjon and Ted Hodgkinson

This exquisite anthology collects together the very best fiction from across the Nordic region. Travelling from cosmopolitan Stockholm to the remote Faroe Islands, and from Denmark to Greenland, this unique and compelling volume displays the thrilling diversity of writing from these northern nations.

Selected and introduced by Sjon, The Dark Blue Winter Overcoat includes both notable authors and exciting new discoveries. As well as an essential selection of the best contemporary storytelling from the Nordic countries, it’s also a fascinating portrait of contemporary life across the region.

Contributors include:

Naja Marie Aidt — Per Olov Enquist — Dorthe Nors — Linda Boström Knausgård — Madame Nielsen — Rosa Liksom — Johan Bargum — Kristín Ómarsdóttir — Kjell Askildsen — Ulla-Lena Lundberg — Hassan Blasim — Sørine Steenholdt — Guðbergur Bergsson — Sólrún Michelsen — Frode Grytten — Carl Jóhan Jensen — Niviaq Korneliussen

Website:
www.pushkinpress.com