TrashCatLit **SPECIAL SUB CALL IN AUGUST**

Upcoming 2025 sub calls 🦝 August - Prompted Stories Pop-Up - Flash 500 trashcatlit.com/prompted-story… November - Winter General - Theme: WINTER - Flash 100-750 and Shorts to 2000 trashcatlit.com/winter-mood/ December - Winter Pop-Up - Theme: CATS Flash 100-1000 trashcatlit.com/call-for-cat-s…

Let's talk subs, people 🦝 We open 1st August for our prompt challenge. Blind-choose prompts, get two weeks to write up to 500 words. Submit during a 3-day window. You can have two sets of prompts and sub two stories! The Generator is almost ready... trashcatlit.com/prompted-story…

Our July newsletter is LIVE. Song title prompts, sub calls incl @claudinelitmag and @HooghlyReview Quick Reads @NBrogdonWrites @nomad_sw18 & Bobby Crace. and Trash Family newbies @JoyceBingham10, Kate Horsley & Dreama Weaver - go get to know them 💜 trashcatlit.com/2025/07/23/hel…

We're thrilled to share our Best of the Net 2025 nominations. Wish we could have picked more! Congratulations @10kandalatte and Stephanie - we wish your stellar work luck in the selection process 🌟 Read the nominated stories here: trashcatlit.com/in-the-fullnes… trashcatlit.com/smoking-a-ciga…

Trash Cat is off to @FlashFicFest this weekend and will be absent from the socials while, hopefully, something kicks their writing slump up its ass. On TC's return to t'bin, we'll be chitchatting August subs and revealing the contributors for the upcoming print anthology! 🦝

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved Alison's @lilysslave onslaught of nostalgia and the recognisable feisty assuredness of the teen MC. A piece that builds and builds, ending with a killer last line. Read and listen to Alison's story, read by her, here: trashcatlit.com/1985-2/

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved the tension in this stellar piece and the way animal facts enhanced the narrative. A powerful, emotionally charged story from @Madeleine_write. trashcatlit.com/coiled/ Madeleine also got stuck into a Q&A - read that here: trashcatlit.com/2025/07/17/q-a…

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved the use of structure in @lmbayley's visceral piece - it adds tension and intensity - and the last few lines are like a gut punch that leaves you reeling. Read and listen to Linda's story, read by her, here: trashcatlit.com/mother-perfect/

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved Lisa's relatable MC as they tackle a messy babysitting job. We particularly loved how Rosalee contemplates what she is old enough for - and her brother is a wonderfully drawn character. Read and listen here: trashcatlit.com/child-care/

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved Dan's two submissions for their unique voice and very human humour. Read and listen to @MatGost excitedly talk about septic tanks: trashcatlit.com/chime-3-volume… trashcatlit.com/last-year-i-go… Dan also answered Trash Cat's questions: trashcatlit.com/2025/07/14/q-a…

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved how Beth @bsherm36 used the surrealness of the zebra to write about the craft of writing. The voice is dry and witty and keeps us immersed until the fabulous freedom of the end. Read Beth's fun flash here: trashcatlit.com/the-prompt-say…

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved how this piece is packed with story, and has such a compelling voice to tell it. With each read, you glean a little more about the complex characters. Read and listen to Mike's story here: trashcatlit.com/the-year-of-de…

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved the setting we were plunged into, the instant tension and confusion. Then @ColemanBigelow's MC taking time to reflect and regret and ultimately reveal himself was a rollercoaster. Read and listen to the story here: trashcatlit.com/divine-inter...

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved @angela_joynes feisty, rebellious footling breech girl and the impeccable voice of this piece. You can read and listen to Angela read her amazing story here. Go join Astoria in the dock. trashcatlit.com/in-defense-of-…

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved the layers in this gritty flash from Stephanie. There is a well of emotion and torment hidden under the superb, scathing voice. Read and listen to Stephanie read this in her Scots accent for an authentic story. trashcatlit.com/smoking-a-ciga…

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved @MEProctor3's introspective MC as he questions his career choices. A sublime voice that holds you right to the end. Read and listen to the story here: trashcatlit.com/mirror-on-the-… M.E. also gave us an insightful interview: trashcatlit.com/2025/07/10/q-a…

From our latest issue 🦝 We loved this surreal piece that opens with a beautiful exchange between parents and establishes the most exquisite voice. At once gentle and unwaveringly raw, read and listen to Coda's flash here: trashcatlit.com/my-life-as-a-b…