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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · 24d

The shortlist and winners of our FINAL short story writing prize are announced today on the website.

Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all those who entered.

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#shortstory #amwriting #writingcompetition

June 2025 Short Story Prize – Short List and Winners

The stories have been read and re-read, the judging has taken place and final decisions made, and today we’re delighted to announce the short list and winners of our final ever Short Story Wr…

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Aug 3

We'll be at #EdFringe2025 from tomorrow.
Hit us up with any recommendations - especially new writing stuff! #theatre #newwriting

Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Jul 16

The longlist for our May25 Flash Fiction Prize is announced on the website today.
congratulations to all those authors featured there! crankedanvil.co.uk

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · May 28

It's your LAST CHANCE to enter the Cranked Anvil International Flash Fiction Prize.

(The current round of submissions will be our last ever flash writing competition.)

The deadline has been extended to midnight UK time on Sunday 1st June 2025.

Enter via the website: www.crankedanvil.co.uk

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · May 28

It's your LAST CHANCE to enter the Cranked Anvil International Flash Fiction Prize.

(The current round of submissions will be our last ever flash writing competition.)

The deadline has been extended to midnight UK time on Sunday 1st June 2025.

Enter via the website: www.crankedanvil.co.uk

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Apr 25

The short list and winners of our Feb25 Flash Fiction Prize have been announced on the website. Congratulations to all the writers, and thanks to all who entered - we LOVE reading your work.

The next Writing Prizes (Flash and Short) are currently open!

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February 2025 – Flash shortlist and winners

The judges have announced the shortlist and winners for our Feb25 Flash Fiction Prize, and we’re pleased to announce it here today. But before we do… NEW SHORT STORY PRIZE! Our Internat…

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Juno Baker @junobaker.bsky.social · Apr 22

Looking for a short story to ease you back into work after the long bank holiday? Just read a brilliant one on the @crankedanvil.bsky.social website. Here's 'Observation' by EJ Taylor: crankedanvil.co.uk/2024/07/16/o...

OBSERVATION by E J Taylor (1st place, Apr24)

A pigeon nestles, invisible, on a steel branch behind three security cameras, each angled towards the road. A whirring too slight to disturb the bird emits from the cameras when their data transfer…

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Apr 16

Our Feb25 #flashfiction Writing Prize LONG LIST is announced on the website today!
Congratulations to all the authors featured there...

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February 2025 – Flash Long List

Congratulations to the following authors, who have made it onto the long list of our February Flash Fiction Writing Prize: Joyce BinghamMara BlazicSharon BoyleJude Luttrell BradleyLesley BungayAnne…

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Mar 16

Our #flashfiction and #shortstory competitions are open for submissions.

~Cash Prizes
~Publication
~Any theme/genre

www.crankedanvil.co.uk

##amwriting #writingcommunity #writer #wip #writerslife

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Mar 28

A new #microfiction published today on the website.

GOLDFISH FUNERAL by Neil James

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#amwriting #writingcommunity #flashfiction #wip #shortstory #writerslift #writersofbluesky

GOLDFISH FUNERAL by Neil James

I’m telling the goldfish funeral story, so Natasha stays the night. Lamplight low, we’re fully clothed on the bed. It’s a funny story at one a.m. and I miss the sound of laughter in this place. “My…

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Mar 16

Our #flashfiction and #shortstory competitions are open for submissions.

~Cash Prizes
~Publication
~Any theme/genre

www.crankedanvil.co.uk

##amwriting #writingcommunity #writer #wip #writerslife

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 27

Just over 24 hours left to enter our #FlashFiction Prize.
Details on the website: crankedanvil.co.uk/flashcomp/

#amwriting #WritingCommunity #writersofbluesky

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 20

Shhh Holly, nobody noticed! ;)

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 20

We've published a new double-bill of #microfiction on the website today.

THE SHIPPING FORECAST by Rachel Parker
BAD ATHEIST by Ian Davis & Fiona H Evans

#writingcommunity #amwriting #amreading #flashfiction #wip #shortstory

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MICRO DOUBLE-BILL #2

We have another little micro-treat for you today – a double-bill of superb microfiction. We hope you enjoy… But before you do… We’ve set up a small ‘Donations’ p…

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 20

Just over a week left to submit to our Flash Fiction Prize.

500 words. Deadline 28th Feb.

All the details on our website: crankedanvil.co.uk/flashcomp/

#writingcommunity #amwriting #flashfiction #competition #writing #writer #wip #shortstory #prize #amquerying #writersofbluesky

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 16

Another Success Story: Past Cranked Anvil Prize Winner Publishes Short Story Collection.

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Congratulations Hannah Retallick!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #flashfiction #shortstory #wip

Another Success Story – Past Cranked Anvil Prize Winner Publishes Short Story Collection

We’re delighted to report on the success of another of our former writing prize winners. In November 2024, Hannah Retallick released her debut collection of literary short stories, called Som…

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 15

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 14

Just over a fortnight left to enter our current #FlashFiction Prize.

Deadline midnight UK time 28th February.

All the deets on our website: crankedanvil.co.uk/flashcomp/

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writers #shortstory

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 13

A new piece of #microfiction published on our website today.

ALMOST by Fiona Dignan.

Please Read. Enjoy. Share.

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#WritingCommunity #amwriting #flashfiction

ALMOST by Fiona Dignan

I buried you beneath the barren snag. I think I’ve trapped you inside the tree; there’s a delicious irony in thinking of you as Daphne. I’m the one who remains, even my bruises have faded to an alm…

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 10

Our #flashfiction and #shortstory Prizes are now open Internationally for submissions.
Go to the website for all the details and to enter.
www.crankedanvil.co.uk

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 12

Thinking of submitting to our Writing Prizes? Read how we helped one of our past entrants go on to get an agent and a book deal!

Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 10

NEWS: Past Cranked Anvil Prize Winner Lands Agent and Book Deal.

Congrats @rjhooton.bsky.social

Read all about it here: crankedanvil.co.uk/2025/02/10/p...

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amquerying

Past Cranked Anvil Prize Winner Lands Agent And Book Deal

One of our former prize winners, Richard Hooton, is to have his debut novel The Margaret Code published on 10 April by Sphere, an imprint of Little Brown. The voice-led whodunnit follows eighty-nin…

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 10

Our #flashfiction and #shortstory Prizes are now open Internationally for submissions.
Go to the website for all the details and to enter.
www.crankedanvil.co.uk

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Gary Finnegan - writer @finnegag.bsky.social · Feb 10

First time entering @crankedanvil.bsky.social - very happy to be shortlisted

Congratulations to Chris & Laura - two worthy winners (both of whom have helped bring my own flash writing along over the past year or so)

Read their pieces!

@chriscottom.bsky.social @laurabesley.bsky.social

Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 8

* SHORTLIST & WINNERS *

The list for our Nov24 #flashfiction Prize is now online.

Congratulations to the winners and shortlisted entries, and huge thanks to everyone who submitted.

(Next deadline midnight UK time, Feb 28th)

#WritingCommunity #amwriting

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November 2024 – Flash shortlist and winners

The judges have announced the shortlist and winners for our Nov24 Flash Fiction Prize, and we’re pleased to announce it here today. But before we do… NEW SHORT STORY PRIZE! We’re …

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Richard Hooton @rjhooton.bsky.social · Feb 10

Many thanks to @crankedanvil.bsky.social for their support of #TheMargaretCode.

I've been fortunate to do well in their competitions & would encourage writers to take part - it's well worth a shot!

Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 10

NEWS: Past Cranked Anvil Prize Winner Lands Agent and Book Deal.

Congrats @rjhooton.bsky.social

Read all about it here: crankedanvil.co.uk/2025/02/10/p...

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amquerying

Past Cranked Anvil Prize Winner Lands Agent And Book Deal

One of our former prize winners, Richard Hooton, is to have his debut novel The Margaret Code published on 10 April by Sphere, an imprint of Little Brown. The voice-led whodunnit follows eighty-nin…

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Cranked Anvil @crankedanvil.bsky.social · Feb 10

NEWS: Past Cranked Anvil Prize Winner Lands Agent and Book Deal.

Congrats @rjhooton.bsky.social

Read all about it here: crankedanvil.co.uk/2025/02/10/p...

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amquerying

Past Cranked Anvil Prize Winner Lands Agent And Book Deal

One of our former prize winners, Richard Hooton, is to have his debut novel The Margaret Code published on 10 April by Sphere, an imprint of Little Brown. The voice-led whodunnit follows eighty-nin…

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