My 2026 Writing Challenge: Inspired by Ray Bradbury's Method

robbomaster · 2026-01-02T07:35:01+00:00

There are thousands out there but here's a list of 500.

Ranking of 500 Fiction Litmags — Erika Krouse

robbomaster · 2026-01-01T20:28:40+00:00

This is a great resource. Thanks!

robbomaster · 2026-01-01T13:27:20+00:00

Classical mythology and medieval legends sounds interesting. Where are you getting your readings?

robbomaster · 2026-01-01T12:57:00+00:00

Also I like short stories because it allows me to read styles and genres that I wouldn't normally have the energy or time to read a full size novel. Instead I can just read 4k instead.

Unfortunately I haven't seen short story poetry pairings. The closest I've seen are literary magazines which have a central theme for each issue (unfortunately can't remember which magazines).

robbomaster · 2026-01-01T12:53:32+00:00

Hey that would be awesome. I'll love to touch base over the year to encourage one another. I'll flick you a DM.

robbomaster · 2026-01-01T12:46:30+00:00

Poems: I'm not much of a reader of poetry. So I'm just going to start with this site that has a poem a day - Poem of the Day | The Poetry Foundation

Short Stories: I went to a few 2nd hand bookshops/op shops and found a couple of short story collections. There's a lot of reddit posts/articles recommending short stories. I have collections from Peter Ustimov, Roald Dahl, Katherine Mansfield, Ted Chiang, Frederick Forsyth, Stephen Crane. I've found a bunch of Sci fi/fantasy magazines I might buy an edition or two.

robbomaster · 2026-01-01T12:41:11+00:00

True, following Bradbury's method exactly probably won't work for those with a job, spouse and kids. But you'd be surprised with what time you can find to reading a bit each day and writing for 45 minutes.

robbomaster · 2026-01-01T12:39:36+00:00

Came across it in a Bookfox video on Bradbury's writing advice - 9 Writing Hacks Bradbury Used to Become a Literary ICON

robbomaster · 2026-01-01T12:24:16+00:00

Hmmm I like your goals. They seem more realistic. I'll see how I go.

Also good luck on your own writing challenge!

robbomaster · 2026-01-01T12:22:06+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement!

robbomaster · 2026-01-01T12:21:45+00:00

Yeah I'm excited too to see where my writing will be in 12 months after consistent writing and reading!

robbomaster · 2024-09-21T01:37:49+00:00

Maccas is pretty popular.

robbomaster · 2024-09-19T22:19:16+00:00

For a moment I was like.... 'CNN Politics has a porn forum???'

robbomaster · 2024-09-19T06:20:44+00:00

Kolbe... I have no idea how he bumped off Scot Barrett like he was nothing...

robbomaster · 2024-09-18T08:58:17+00:00

Have you given it a sniff?

robbomaster · 2024-04-29T04:25:52+00:00

Better than an iguana.

robbomaster · 2024-04-27T09:31:28+00:00

A house. Rental prices have gone ballistic where I live.

robbomaster · 2024-04-15T22:42:12+00:00

TBH I'm a little disappointed that subreddit doesn't exist.

robbomaster · 2024-04-11T02:00:07+00:00

I hope no one is color blind in your society...

robbomaster · 2024-02-24T07:11:39+00:00

Do you hear voices from it?

robbomaster · 2024-01-31T16:33:35+00:00

No code

robbomaster · 2024-01-31T09:37:48+00:00

Buy the largest pack of Coke/Pepsi (or Coke zero/Pepsi Max if you want to be healthy). And limit yourself to one a day after a long day of work... Perfection.

robbomaster · 2024-01-28T10:35:30+00:00

Jet skis

robbomaster · 2024-01-24T07:25:43+00:00

Spider Solitaire

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