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We are Fatal Flaw, an international online magazine publishing unexpected, topical writing and visual art that considers the world through a cracked lens. What can you expect to find here? Work that reveals the fatal flaw and the beauty inherent within it.

What's new at fatal flaw?

announcing our poetry contest winners!

Selected by guest judge Carla Sofia Ferreira, we are thrilled to announce our 1st place winner K. Mobley and our 2nd place winner Susan Page Deutsch!

Learn more about them and their winning poems on our contests page. And look out for their work in our upcoming issue!

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SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN FOR VOL. 12

For our upcoming issue, we invite poetry, fiction, flash, nonfiction, and visual art that explores the theme of ARRIVAL in all its forms. Send us your speculative, your bold, your introspective, your uncanny. Transport us into experiences that are personal, universal, or uncharted.

Wherever you plan to take us, we can’t wait to experience it.

Learn more here.

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Creative Spaces: The Visual Artists of Vol. 11

We asked the visual artists from our Paradox issue questions about the creative spaces that make their art possible. They then answered those questions, delving into their ideal conditions for creation, creative rituals, and inspiring musical and literary works. Read on to learn more about Derrick Beasley, Kate Kelleher, Jefferson Liu, Mollye Bendell, David Goodrum, and Tatjana Krilova.

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Creative Spaces: The Poetry Authors of Vol. 11, Part II

We asked the poetry writers from our Paradox issue questions about the creative spaces that make their writing possible. They then answered those questions, delving into their ideal writing conditions, creative rituals, and inspiring musical and literary works. Read on to learn more about Cristian Ramirez Rodriguez, author of “U,” Sam Moe, author of “Erase,” Liam Strong, author of “Literature Review of Simpler Times,” and Morrow Dowdle, author of “If you Love Me, You Love Everything About Me.”

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Creative Spaces: The Poetry Authors of Vol. 11, Part I

We asked the poetry writers from our Paradox issue questions about the creative spaces that make their writing possible. They then answered those questions, delving into their ideal writing conditions, creative rituals, and inspiring musical and literary works. Read on to learn more about Kelly R. Samuels, author of “Harbinger I,” Olive Lambert, author of “[Memoriam],” and Harrison Hamm, author of “Numbskull.”

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Creative Spaces: The Nonfiction Authors of Vol. 11

We asked the nonfiction writers from our Paradox issue questions about the creative spaces that make their writing possible. A few then answered those questions, delving into their ideal writing conditions, creative rituals, and inspiring musical and literary works. Read on to learn more about E.M. Liddick, author of “An Effigy of Memories,” J.G.P. MacAdam, author of “Dead and Dumb,” and Tim Walker, author of “The Lost Summer.”

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SUPPORT THE FATAL FLAW COMMUNITY

Fatal Flaw is officially a 501(c)3 nonprofit literary organization!

We rely on the support of readers and advocates like you to help our inclusive, oddball community grow and thrive. Please consider donating a one-time or recurring gift to help us continue to support our artists and their work. All donations are tax deductible!

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