Sarah Scribbles
I’ve written in a range of genres, styles and formats. Hey, it keeps the writing life more interesting! In general I like to write about the things that I am passionate about like equality, gender, nature and the general absurdity that is the human race. I also like to give a voice to the issues and people that are sidelined or silenced by the mainstream.
Here are some highlights of my work, competition wins and news of upcoming publications.
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October 2021
3rd Place – Bristol Short Story Prize
My surreal story of early motherhood was described as "Brilliant...hit me in the gut."
1st June 2021
Published - Mslexia
Described as 'quite extraordinary' by Mimi Khalvati, this short story was chosen to be part of the 'Portrait' theme for Issue 90 of Mslexia.
7th March 2021
Published in Litro Magazine
I found a home for my story Chicken Bones in Litro magazine. This one felt extra special seeing as I wrote the first version of it years ago.
4th January 2021
Competition Longlist - Laxfield Literary Agency
The manuscript of my first novel was one of seventeen chosen for the longlist when they launched their new agency.
January 2021
Published in Quince Magazine
I wrote this when I was on the cusp of turning 40 and all of the questions about my life were looming.
21st January 2021
Published in Hecate Journal
Hecate magazine is for womxn and witches. My short story The Waves Are Calling was in the first ever online edition.
November 2020
Competition Short List - Retreat West Flash Fiction
My flash fiction on the theme of 'Glass' reached the shortlist.
August 2020
Competition Longlist – Primadonna Prize
This entry was inspired by parenting in lockdown and got me on the longlist.
3rd May 2020
Competition Semi-final - MacQueens Ekphrastic Competition
This was a first for me – a prose poem inspired by a piece of art.
April 2020
Competition Winner - Spread The Word/Boukouture
I was one of six underrepresented writers to receive a full professional edit on the manuscript of my first novel.
April 2020
Published in Dear Damsels
Where is Home? explored finding a slice of nature in the city which felt very important during lockdown.
19th November 2018
Competition Win - Byte the Book Showcase
This dark tale was inspired by the chaos of Black Friday.
October 2018
Published in 'The Cabinet Of Heed'
An anecdote from my stepdad at the barbers led to this quirky tale.
Multiple
Published in 'The Huffington Post'
My favourites are Wearing Makeup Isn’t Empowering and Why Aren’t Classrooms Gender Neutral?
Multiple
Published in 'The F-Word'
You can read my reviews for Flesh of the Peach by Helen McClory, Aurabel by Laura Dockrill and Fever Dream by Samantha Schweblin.
March 2017
Pubished in 'Pennyzine'
The artist Sophie Page created this gorgeous piece to go with my story.
25th November 2015
Published in 'Wander' Magazine
A story about an invisible friend - only available in print, I'm afraid!
25th November 2015
Published in 'Wander Magazine
Exploring a lost opportunity in this short story - also only available in print.
April 2016
Highly Commended in Aurora Short Fiction Competition
My story Woven in Place is a modern retelling of the myth of Arachne set in a child labour factory.
January 2016
Published in Centum Press 100 Voices Vol. 2
This story showed the difficult relationship between a daughter and her mother. Only available in print.
2015-2016
Competition Winner – Creative Ink Writing Competition
This was a great opportunity to try out flash pieces inspired by images and get feedback. You can see their courses and competitions using the link.
October 2015
Shortlisted – Cro Magnon Short Story Competition
This was a really interesting one because it was the closest to sci-fi I've ever been with my writing.
August 2015
Winner – Segora International Short Story Competition
Inspired by this image of a metal rose, this piece charts the difficulty of motherhood for an autistic woman.
September 2013
Published – Running Out Of Ink Online Journal
This was special in two ways. It was my first ever publication, and the magazine's last ever edition.