Michael “Woody” Wood writes short stories and flash fiction, with a particular interest in comedy, drama and darker themes. Writing to competition prompts has taken him across a wide range of genres.

His fiction has appeared in Flash Phantoms and The Rio Review. His story “The Last Laugh” placed sixth overall in NYC Midnight’s 2026 100-word Microfiction Challenge, which attracted more than 3,800 writers worldwide.

He trained in journalism at Highbury College, Portsmouth, on an NCTJ-accredited course before working for Solent News Agency. His reporting appeared in British national newspapers including The Guardian, the Daily Mail, the Daily Express and The Sun. His magazine work includes Dogs Today and Runner’s World.