For Writers Who Feel the Pull of the Moon
A creative sanctuary for weird fiction and genre-bending storytellers—especially those building creative lives in the margins
The Lunar Circle: Our Membership Community
Monthly support for your creative practice—starting at $5/month (or free)!
What Is The Lunar Circle?
The Lunar Circle is our Patreon community, the beating heart of Full Moon Fiction. It's where you'll find weekly prompts, monthly workshops, writing sprints, and writers who understand the struggle and the magic of this creative life.
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We have three paid tiers and one free tier. Yes, really free, not a temporary trial. Everyone deserves access to creative community. Come by ours. We'll make sure you feel at home.
The Tiers
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Starlight
FREE
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Access to free events, a monthly newsletter, and blog posts. Forever free.
Quarter Moon
$5
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Weekly writing prompts delivered every Monday - one-word sparks, image prompts, and full scenario starters to keep your creative momentum going
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Access to the Lunar Circle Discord (March 2026) - a cozy corner of the internet for horror and weird fiction writers to share work, celebrate wins, and support each other through creative blocks
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Monthly "Dark Hour" writing sprint - a scheduled, low-pressure Zoom session where we all just... write. Cameras optional. (1st Thursday of every month, 4pm ET)
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Early access to blog posts & free resources - get the good stuff before it goes public
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The Full Moon Forecast - a monthly newsletter with craft tips, community highlights, and upcoming events
Full Moon
$15
Everything in Quarter Moon, plus:
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Bi-Monthly exclusive workshop - a 20-30 minute pre-recorded craft lesson on topics like building dread, writing visceral horror, plotting weird fiction, character voice, or working through creative burnout. (New workshop every other month)
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10% off all paid FMF events - virtual retreats, courses, the Full Moon Challenge companion guide, and more
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Voting rights - help choose anthology themes, workshop topics, and community direction. Your voice shapes what we build.
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Extended Dark Hour sprints - Full Moon members get access to bi-weekly sprints, not just monthly (every other Thursday, 4pm ET)
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Full Moon Challenge perks - when October rolls around, you get the Companion Guide free + bonus challenge content
Eclipse
$50
Everything in Full Moon, plus:
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Quarterly 30-minute 1:1 session with K.E. Koontz - talk craft, brainstorm your project, navigate writing with chronic illness or limited time, or just get encouragement from someone who gets it. Your call. (Scheduled via Calendly, 4x per year)
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First access to limited spots - virtual retreats, in-person events (when they launch), beta programs, and collaborations. You get the invite before anyone else.
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Free entry to ALL virtual events - workshops, retreats, special sessions. If FMF hosts it virtually, you're in.
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Named in the annual thank-you - your name (or pen name) on the FMF website and in any community zines or anthologies we publish. You're building this with us.
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Behind-the-scenes access - monthly voice notes or updates on what's coming next, how things are growing, and where FMF is headed. You're not just a member; you're part of the vision.
FAQ Section
Q: Do I have to pay to be part of FMF? A: No. We have a free tier (Starlight) that gives you access to monthly newsletters, free event invites, and blog posts. You're part of the community whether you pay or not.
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Q: Can I cancel anytime? A: Yes. Patreon memberships are month-to-month. Cancel whenever you need to.
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Q: What if I can't afford $5/month right now? A: Join the free tier. When your situation changes, we'll be here.
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Q: What if I don't write horror? A: You're still welcome. While FMF has a horror/weird fiction focus, we support writers in all genres. The craft principles apply across the board.
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Q: How is this different from other writing communities? A: We're explicitly built with accessibility in mind—recognizing that not everyone has the same energy, time, or resources. We work with your creative cycles, not against them.
