The Illustrated Magazine of New Writing
Popshot is a beautifully illustrated magazine that publishes short stories, flash fiction and poetry from the literary new blood.
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THE ARCTIC TERN
This short story by Natalie Wolf is about a childish wish to grow wings that […]
June 30th 2021
SHAKEDOWN
Barry O’Farrell’s flash fiction examines lockdown in a prison setting, and a curious escape. Illustration […]
June 4th 2021
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LAURA BESLEY ON THE MAGIC OF 100-WORD STORIES
100neHundred, Laura Besley’s collection of 100 stories of 100 words, is published tomorrow. It opens […]
May 26th 2021
THE GROWTH ISSUE IS HERE!
The 32nd issue of Popshot Quarterly is now on sale featuring a poem by guest […]
May 6th 2021
JOSEPH ELLIOTT: THE GOOD HAWK AUTHOR ON THRIVING ON DEADLINES AND EARLY STARTS
The Shadow Skye author and children’s television actor talks to Popshot about publishing books during […]
May 5th 2021
WRITE FOR POPSHOT: SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE AUTUMN ISSUE
Submit work for the next issue between today and Monday 31 May. Details of the […]
April 30th 2021
HOW POETRY HAS HELPED PARENTS THROUGH LOCKDOWN
Lucy Beckley explores how mothers have turned to poetry for solace and inspiration during the […]
March 31st 2021
HUMANS
This poem by James McDermott features in the Intimacy Issue of Popshot and is about […]
March 29th 2021
MY FLATMATE, HER NEW BOYFRIEND AND MY EMOTIONAL AVAILABILITY
This piece of flash fiction by Ellie Brundrett was inspired by the different kinds of […]
February 12th 2021
DAISY JOHNSON: ‘WRITERS CAN BE VERY UNFORGIVING TO THEMSELVES’
The Booker-shortlisted author, Daisy Johnson, talks to Popshot about her success, writing life and the […]
February 4th 2021
INTIMACY: SNEAK A PEAK AT DAISY JOHNSON’S SHORT STORY ‘MARLA’
This short story by the Booker shortlisted author features exclusively in The Intimacy Issue of […]
February 4th 2021
THE INTIMACY ISSUE IS HERE!
The 31st issue of Popshot Quarterly is now on sale featuring a short story by […]
February 4th 2021
WRITE FOR THE SUMMER ISSUE OF POPSHOT QUARTERLY
Submit work for the next issue between today and Monday 1 March. Details of the […]
February 1st 2021
I’M GRADUALLY STEALING ALL THE PENS FROM RUPERT’S DESK
Jesse Little’s poem is about an irritating work colleague is based on a real-life Rupert, […]