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Dylan Spicer

Dylan Spicer graduated from Brighton Film School before earning an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University. His diverse projects include an audio drama that uncovers a hidden story within Homer’s Odyssey and a mixed-media exploration of the goddess Sulis Minerva. Currently, he is developing The Butter Mouse, an innovative flash fiction blog that weaves together writing, video, photography, cocktail recipes, and more to tell an ongoing story.

 

 

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Attending The Twisted50 Awards For The First Time by Dylan Spicer

Entering the Twisted50 awards brought a series of exciting firsts. This was the first time I had submitted a piece of work to the Twisted website to receive feedback from the community. It was the first time I have had a story selected for publication in a physical book. And best of all it was the first time I attended a writing award ceremony in person.

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Embracing The Seasons: How Seasonal Writing Can Help You Create Better Stories

I always search for horror short story competitions when the summer ends. This is a logical step with Halloween getting close. But the changing of the seasons kicks my brain into horror mode in a way that is beyond mere ghosts and demons. This is a desire to harness the characteristics of a specific time of year. Gripping spooky stories can of course take place at any point in the calendar. But my annual search has made me consider quite how effective seasonal writing can be. By looking for inspiration in Autumn itself, you can create some brilliant fiction. 

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