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Supporting new writing. Run by Hobeck Books. A new competition every quarter with the chance of winning publication and £200. PLUS our bespoke critique service. www.henshawpress.co.uk
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · Aug 23
We run a writing competition every quarter - and all our winners are published in one of our fabulous anthologies. Here's our latest one, published by the brilliant Hobeck Books 😍

Twenty-two of our prize-winning writers are published inside. Check it out to see their awesome winning work!
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Little weekend reminder that our current competition is OPEN!

Send us your best 2k words for a chance to win prizes... AND publication with the brilliant @hobeckbooks.bsky.social 😍

Feedback from our experts also available.

#writing #WriteSky
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November 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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'A stunning range of stories in this anthology' - a fab review from the lovely Rachel of our latest brilliant Henshaw anthology ❤️

We are so proud to publish our competition-winning writers in our anthologies. There's a reason why our judges love their stories!

#writing #WritingCommunity #winning
November 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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'This collection of gems...'

We love this review of our latest anthology of winning writers. Their winning work is shining bright! 🤩

#writing #WritingCommunity #BookSky
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Thank you to the Amazon reviewer who reviewed the Henshaw Six! We are big fans of short stories at Hobeck Towers. If you think 'I don't like short stories', why not give this a go? Make our day and raise money for books for schools.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Remember, remember, the fifth of November.
Gunpowder, treason and plot...

We'd love to see some stories about treason and plot in our new competition - which has just opened!

Send us your best 2k words for a chance to WIN! 🎆

Closing deadline: 31st December
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November 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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The January Henshaw Press Short Story Competition is now open!! Check out the website for details - get creative, people! www.henshawpress.co.uk #writingcommunity #shortstory #amwriting #writing #stories #writingcompetition
November 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Congratulations to our winning writers for Autumn 2025!

Prizes are already on their way - and their brilliant winning work can be seen on our website now.

Definitely check it out!

#writing #winning #congrats
First Prize: Other People's Hands by Stuart Rathe, Prenton, UK. Second Prize: All The People I Almost Loved by Jessica Merrick, Lakeland, Florida, USA. Third Prize: The Scarlet Slipper, by Gillian Brown, Peyriac de Mer, France.
November 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Winning announcement!!!

We're so pleased to start the weekend by announcing our winning writers for Autumn 2025.

Congratulations to all three - amazing work!!

henshawpress.co.uk/september-2025-results/

#writing #winning
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November 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Shortlist announcement!

We're so pleased to announce our shortlisted writers for Autumn 2025. Huge congrats to all - such an amazing achievement!

Check them out on the website: henshawpress.co.uk/september-2025-results/

#writing #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
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October 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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The longlist is finally here!

We're so pleased to announce our longlisted writers for Autumn 2025!!!

Congrats to all!

Shortlist coming soon... 😀 #WatchThisSpace
Longlist The Woman in the Courtyard by Ali Nicholson, Wokingham, UK. The Scarlet Slipper, by Gillian Brown, Peyriac de Mer, France. The Last Straw by Glyn Matthews, Congleton, UK. The Burning by Elizabeth Gorman-Tysoe, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK. Other People's Hands by Stuart Rathe, Prenton, UK. Jordan Falls for Carly by Richard Smith, Newcastle, Staffordshire, UK. In the Book Shop by Judith English, Wallingford, Oxon, UK. Greek Tragedy in Queens by Michael Thompson, Amble, Northumberland, UK. FedEx Delivery by Rebecca Hurst, Bristol, UK. Death Gets Dead Miffed by Sheila Gove, Sidmouth, UK. All The People I Almost Loved by Jessica Merrick, Lakeland, Florida, USA.
October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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We're nearly there...!

Hold onto your hats, everyone!

#excited #WritingCommunity
October 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Look at this beauty!

Our latest anthology, stuffed with amazing work from our winning writers, published right now with the brilliant @hobeckbooks.bsky.social

We just love it so much! 😍

Get your hands on a copy NOW - you won't regret it!
hobeckbooks.bsky.social Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · Oct 21
NOT A CRIME BOOK! Published today! Published today! All profits buy books for Walton High School in Stafford (where the Beck discovered a love for books):
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October 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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NOT A CRIME BOOK! Published today! Published today! All profits buy books for Walton High School in Stafford (where the Beck discovered a love for books):
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMC3MPJQ
www.hobeck.net/product-page...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Our judges have nearly finished their discussions. Longlist coming soon...

We're excited!

#writing
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October 21, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Exciting news at Henshaw Towers - the shortlist is on its way...!

Keep your eyes peeled, writers! 👀
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October 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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The judges are judging! Good luck, everyone! @presshenshaw.bsky.social #writingcommunity #shortstory #competition #judging #win #amwriting
October 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. "
- Albert Einstein 🤔💭❤️✨️
October 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Exciting developments for Henshaw writers...!

#CantWait
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The first reader has selected 40 stories! The second reader is reading - good luck to everyone who entered the September 25 Henshaw Short Story comp @presshenshaw.bsky.social #shortstory #writingcommunity
October 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Don't forget, people, the latest anthology is out soon!
Amazon UK:
amazon.co.uk/Henshaw-Six-...
Amazon US:
amazon.com/dp/B0FMC3MPJQ/
Hobeck: hobeck.net/product-page...
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October 1, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Happy October! The September Henshaw Competition has now finished. Good luck to everyone who entered - your stories are now being read by our lovely first reader.
Our last entry arrived at 11.56pm - so we wish a special good luck to that person! @presshenshaw.bsky.social #WritingCommmunity
October 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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And we're closed!

Thank you to everyone who entered our competition this time around - our submission pile is looking glorious! 😍

We'll find out our winners at the end of the month. Until then, keep writing!

#WritingCommunity #writers #ThankYou
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October 1, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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It's Deadline Day, people!

You have until midnight tonight (GMT) to send us your most dazzling stories. Our judges are already raring to get reading...

Quick!

#writing #reading #WritingCommunity
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September 30, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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We're getting close now...!

The Henshaw Press Writing Competition closes at midnight TOMORROW.

Now is the time to send us your most brilliant 2k-word stories - we can't wait to read them!

#writing #WritingCommunity
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September 29, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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Four days to go!

We're counting down to the last day of our current competition...

Get those stories in!

#writing #Booksky #Writesky
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September 27, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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I’ve a short story in this anthology by @hobeckbooks.bsky.social of winning stories from competitions run by @presshenshaw.bsky.social.

Available for pre-order now: www.hobeck.net/product-page...

Proceeds go towards buying books for schools.
September 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Five days to go!

Our current competition closes on 30th September. Writers, there's not long left...!

#writing #WritingCommunity #deadline
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September 26, 2025 at 6:55 AM