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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 46m

Absolutely perfect. 10/10. No notes.

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

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 1d

The Edinburgh @writershq.bsky.social Retreat is in full swing with an amazing bunch of writers! Loving the soothing tap-tap-tap sound of fingers on keyboards.

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

But what if the soft animal of my body loves thinking about writing more than it loves actually writing?

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

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 · 3d

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

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

Lol it's very unclear but definitely the latter

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

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

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

Live scenes

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

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Ben @seldomseenben.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 3d

Aww thank you! <3

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

EXACTLY THAT

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

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 · 4d

⏰ 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 · 4d

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 · 5d

Why are we like this tho

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

Thank you!

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

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 · 7d

OH MY GOD WHAT

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

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...