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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 22h

Aww yay! You can do this ✊

a man in a cowboy hat says you can do it in front of a crowd of people

ALT: a man in a cowboy hat says you can do it in front of a crowd of people

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 22h

As predicted downthread, @fictionalsarah.substack.com literally just did this

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 1d

Lol it's very unclear but definitely the latter

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 1d

Today's a fiction day for @fictionalsarah.substack.com so we're expecting exactly that any minute now...

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 1d

Live scenes

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 1d

😍😍😍

Ben @seldomseenben.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s email from @writershq.bsky.social today is an absolute doozy. Just the best call-to-arms for us creative writing types.

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 1d

Aww thank you! <3

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 1d

EXACTLY THAT

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 1d

Got the newsletter? Ready to say your writing matters? Send us your rage gif right here!

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The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 1d

⏰ There’s still plenty o time to enter our £500 flash fiction contest! In assoc’ with @scrivenerapp.bsky.social
300 words
Theme: “a lie”
Head of judgery the amazing @fictionalsarah.SubStack.com from @writershq.bsky.social
£4 entry fee
Deadline midday Fri Oct 24
Info here: failingwriterspodcast.com

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 1d

Sad about the demise of NaNoWriMo? Do not be afeared! Like most other writing orgs, we've jumped into the vacuum and created our own November writerly thing: Write November.

Join us for 30 days of non-stop writerly joy. Complete with a no AI guarantee!

writershq.co.uk/write-november/

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 3d

Why are we like this tho

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 5d

In our defence, @fictionalsarah.substack.com does not compile this list and clearly did not communicate anything with the person who does...

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 5d

OH MY GOD WHAT

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 5d

Looking to get your words into the world but completely overwhelmed by a billionty-hundred-squundred competitions and submission listings? WELL LOOK NO FURTHER. We have distilled a whole bunch of literary opportunities for your glorious self.

writershq.co.uk/5-competitio...

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 7d

good luck!

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 7d

WAIT! It was definitely socks when I scheduled it.

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 7d

LOL!

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 7d

It's a test of my editing 🤦‍♀️

Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 8d

Hey hey newsletter peeps. It's time for your gif-based check in. Read it? Got it? Send us your socks!

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 9d

Retreats in November. Not in December!

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 10d

October means two things:

1. 👻
2. Only two more real life writing retreats left in 2025

PLUS!

A workshop on dealing with rejection and the Flash Face Off Halloween Special with the mysterious Madame Morte.

Click here for writerly events of joy and wonder: writershq.co.uk/events-calen...

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 10d

GBP = Great Big Pants

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 10d

Just for clarity: you won't win 500 of Sarah's knickers.

The Failing Writers Podcast @failingwriters.bsky.social · 12d

And awaaay! Our 300 word flash FICTION competition is officially go. With the marvellous Sarah Lewis from @writershq.bsky.social taking the gavel. Have a squizz at the latest episode for the FACTS about how to get your grubby mitts on that 500 knicker

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The Failing Writers Podcast: S5 Ep16: FLASH FICTION COMPETITION!

Finally.I know, I know.It's that time of year we all look forward to.The leaves begin to loosen their grip. The sky is pregnant with it's autumnal offerings.Jon gets poetic.But aside from all that ...

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