Alyson Hilbourne
@abbk1.bsky.social
Travel writer and short story writer. Winner of Sophie King Prize 2014. Published by Bridge House, Woman's Weekly, My Weekly, People's Friend, Prima, Yours, the Oldie and anthologies. Author of three pocket novels with DC Thomson.
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@bookpromos.bsky.social My romantic murder mystery, Acting Like A Killer, is currently on sale for 99p / 99c - dead cheap!
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February 5, 2026 at 8:17 AM
@bookpromos.bsky.social My romantic murder mystery, Acting Like A Killer, is currently on sale for 99p / 99c - dead cheap!
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mybook.to/ALAK
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Calling all short story writers! Wrekin Writers has launched their 2026 Doris Gooderson Short Story competition. Details: 1200 words, any theme, £5 entry fee, 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £50. Closing date 12th July 2026. Full details here:
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The Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition
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February 4, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Calling all short story writers! Wrekin Writers has launched their 2026 Doris Gooderson Short Story competition. Details: 1200 words, any theme, £5 entry fee, 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £50. Closing date 12th July 2026. Full details here:
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Free entry short story competition and publication opportunity.
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Blue sky thinking
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January 31, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Free entry short story competition and publication opportunity.
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Another free entry writing competition. That's four from me this week!
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And another one
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January 24, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Another free entry writing competition. That's four from me this week!
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Fiction on the Web is accepting submissions for stories of 1,000-10,000 words in the following genres: humour, horror, fantasy, sci-fi, crime, literary. And anything that doesn't fit into a genre niche is welcome too! www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/p/submission...
Submissions
Short stories hand-picked from authors around the world. Submissions accepted. Humour, crime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and everyday life.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Fiction on the Web is accepting submissions for stories of 1,000-10,000 words in the following genres: humour, horror, fantasy, sci-fi, crime, literary. And anything that doesn't fit into a genre niche is welcome too! www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/p/submission...
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Free entry writing competitions.
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Scottish selection
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January 20, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Free entry writing competitions.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Check out some climate-themed reading matter for the holidays.
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Top climate books to look out for in 2026 – recommended by experts
From dinosaur extinctions to a Himalyan memoir, climate science and creative writing experts review some of the best new and upcoming titles to look out for in 2026.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Check out some climate-themed reading matter for the holidays.
theconversation.com/top-climate-.... Next year, 'The Philosopher and the Assassin' will hopefully be on the list - it was published just too late for this one!
theconversation.com/top-climate-.... Next year, 'The Philosopher and the Assassin' will hopefully be on the list - it was published just too late for this one!
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Publication opportunities and free to enter writing competitions.
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More publication opportunities and free competitions
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January 10, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Publication opportunities and free to enter writing competitions.
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Free entry writing competition, publication opportunities and a party invitation. #writingcommunity
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You are invited!
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December 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Free entry writing competition, publication opportunities and a party invitation. #writingcommunity
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Finally, it's here! Book 3 in the Marquess of Mortiforde Mysteries. It's called Flaming Murder, and writing it was flaming murder, but it was worth it! simonwhaley.co.uk/flaming-murd...
November 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Finally, it's here! Book 3 in the Marquess of Mortiforde Mysteries. It's called Flaming Murder, and writing it was flaming murder, but it was worth it! simonwhaley.co.uk/flaming-murd...
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Every week the blog features at least one free to enter writing competition. There's a database of guidelines for submitting to magazines, other opportunities and news for writers, and writing prompts - usually in the form of photos.
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Womag and other writing
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November 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Every week the blog features at least one free to enter writing competition. There's a database of guidelines for submitting to magazines, other opportunities and news for writers, and writing prompts - usually in the form of photos.
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ALCS pays money for visual contributions to magazines and articles, and this amount continues to grow year on year. Make sure you claim before 31 December to be included in next year's payments.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
ALCS pays money for visual contributions to magazines and articles, and this amount continues to grow year on year. Make sure you claim before 31 December to be included in next year's payments.
Find out more here: www.alcs.co.uk/how-it-works...
Find out more here: www.alcs.co.uk/how-it-works...
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Free entry writing competitions, and other opportunities for writers.
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With a little help from my friends
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November 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Free entry writing competitions, and other opportunities for writers.
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I'm updating my magazine submissions database. If you have anything to add, or amend, please let me know.
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Submission guidelines database
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November 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I'm updating my magazine submissions database. If you have anything to add, or amend, please let me know.
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Last night was spectacular!
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Last night was spectacular!
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Do you enter writing competitions?
If so, you might like to take a look at my blog – I post details of at least one free to enter competition each week.
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If so, you might like to take a look at my blog – I post details of at least one free to enter competition each week.
#writers #writingcommunity
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Womag and other writing
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November 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Do you enter writing competitions?
If so, you might like to take a look at my blog – I post details of at least one free to enter competition each week.
#writers #writingcommunity
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If so, you might like to take a look at my blog – I post details of at least one free to enter competition each week.
#writers #writingcommunity
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November 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Free entry writing competition and calls for submission.
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More from Scotland
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November 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Free entry writing competition and calls for submission.
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Woohoo 🎉🎉. Very happy writer here! 😁
UPDATE: We are delighted to announce that @writerkcampbell.bsky.social’s ‘beautiful, uplifting’ THIS BRIGHT LIFE has advanced to the shortlist for the 2025 Scotland’s National Book Awards!
Congratulations Karen!
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Congratulations Karen!
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October 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Woohoo 🎉🎉. Very happy writer here! 😁
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September 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Free entry writing competition womagwriter.blogspot.com/2025/09/gone...
Gone adventuring
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September 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Free entry writing competition womagwriter.blogspot.com/2025/09/gone...