Fantasy, scifi, and horror writing prompts
Get creative with fantasy, science fiction, and horror writing prompts inspired by stories in Banksia Journal.
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Lauren and Brittany chat about speculative fiction, and what’s new with Banksia Journal.
Meet our newest team member, Megan
Megan Rani is a post graduate student majoring in Creative Writing and Editing. She’s also a curious writer, reader, researcher and a coffee enthusiast.
Who is reading Banksia Journal?
Banksia Journal’s readers are predominantly people from Australia and the USA using Windows computers. Many are on Facebook.
FWD: RE: epistolary fiction
“Epistolary fiction” means a fictional narrative pieced together from letters, diary entries, newspaper clippings and maybe even photographs.
What makes Banksia Journal a magazine?
Banksia Journal claims to be a magazine. But, as may be evident from your screen, it is not a booklet at a newsstand. So, what makes a magazine?
The year of the horse is almost out the gate
We are about to enter the year of the horse. To mark the occasion, we’re sharing some thoughts on this beautiful animal.
The shape of Albany: isolation, history and healing through fiction
Exploring my hometown’s fictional presence through Tim Winton’s Lockie Leonard, Amanda Curtin’s The Sinking, and Zac & Mia by A. J. Betts.
Re-reading some of our favourite stories
To celebrate our second anniversary, Lauren would like to briefly highlight some of her favourite stories from the past 12 months.
What have we published in 2025?
What has been published in Banksia Journal over the last twelve months? We’ve provided a timeline.
A word from Taya
I am going to have to step away from my responsibilities as Social Media Manager. But don’t worry! Banksia Journal can’t get rid of me that easily!
Imagine travelling to your favourite fantasy world
I’m sure wishing to be whisked away into the world of a favourite story is a familiar feeling for many readers.
Banksia Journal Quarterly Two: Ebook available now!
Banksia Journal Quarterly Two—the next in our series of mini ebooks—is on sale now! This volume collects stories published from April to June 2024.