Shortcake Short Stories is a warm, welcoming home for writers who believe in the power of uplifting and feel-good fiction. We publish stories between 500 and 5,000 words, and selected stories are lovingly translated into Farsi for DKFARSI.
Submitting your work is simple: just email your story to sam [at] shortcake.ir or samkandej [at] gmail.com. We embrace all genres, as long as your writing carries a spirit of kindness, hope, and celebration. Think holiday magic, New Year’s renewal, or simply stories that leave the reader with a smile.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Doug Hawley, Bill Tope, Kathy Steinemann, Mitch Toews, Suzanne Mays, Charlie Fish, Laura Besley, Jen Howard, and so many other generous and gifted writers. Your encouragement and creativity mean the world to me. Thank you all! 🤎
