Scratch A4 short story competition is open for two more weeks!
More info here:
www.scratch-books.co.uk/scratcha4com...

A full house at the shop this evening to hear Claire-Louise Bennett and Ben Pester discussing MAGIC & MECHANICS, just out from @scratchbooks.bsky.social ,with the book's editor Tom Conaghan

www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/stock/magic-...

Out today! Get yours in all good bookshops - or our online shop below…

Celebrating indie publishing at the Southbank last night with @scratchbooks.bsky.social and @elfodongo.bsky.social

The Scratch Mechanic is IN…
Come and get advice from Camilla Grudova, Harriet Armstrong, Rowe Irvin and Amber Medland!
10-2pm March 14th, @Foyles Charing Cross Road

www.foyles.co.uk/events/the-s...

@scratchbooks.bsky.social is an indie publisher seeking to broaden the readership of the short story, cheerleading the form and helping it get the recognition it deserves! 🙌

Short story writers, get ready to pitch your work to them at our Indie Extravaganza, 23 Feb in the Salon!

Hi Tracy, this was last year’s competition. Well launch a new one in a month or so!

“I’ll compare them to the stories in Jesus’ Son. They’re that good.”

Woah! Thank you Drew!

Magic & Mechanics | Scratch Books Featuring stories and interviews from:George SaundersClaire-Louise BennettMark HaddonCamilla GrudovaAmber MedlandColin BarrettSix of the best recent short stories, disassembled by their authors. Magic...

Announcing Magic & Mechanics! Out on 12th March - featuring [prepare yourself] George Saunders, Claire-Louise Bennett, Colin Barrett, Mark Haddon, Camilla Grudova and Amber Medland!

Preorder yours here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...

Wow! Great selection, Dan!

Auspicious signs

Announcing The Scratch Winter Sale!
For two weeks before our festive break buy all our titles with 25% off.
For all the readers and writers in your life!

www.scratch-books.co.uk/shop

Some scenes from the brilliant winter Scratch A4 last night!

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“You know, after humans are gone, all our last traces are going to be, like, twenty-six inches of glittery stuff at the bottom of the sea.

"All of human history, every century, every war, every landfill, just a little glitter, then a scatter, then gone.”

From Celtic fringe to Bible belt | John Self | The Critic Magazine When is a short story not a short story? Last month, one chapter of a novel won the BBC National Short Story Award, as a stand-alone work of fiction

Yeah for sure @elfodongo.bsky.social is a good pal of mine. But/And his collection Saints is terrific. Check out this @john-self.bsky.social review. @scratchbooks.bsky.social

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+1 for Will Wiles
Also Tim MacGabhann SAINTS from @scratchbooks.bsky.social

Tickets on sale now to the Scratch Winter Party!
Upstairs at Star & Garter, Poland st. Sat 6th December. There are only 40 places so get yours early!

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Read this brilliant interview here!

We are delighted to present the Dublin launch of SAINTS by Tim MacGabhann, who will be in conversation with Declan Toohey at 6.30pm on Friday 7 Nov. Admission is free and all are welcome. Space is limited so reserve a seat to avoid disappointment ➡️ linktr.ee/booksupstairs
@scratchbooks.bsky.social

Front cover of Saints, a short story collection by Tim MacGabhann, published by Scratch Books. Image shows an ancient statue of a man or god

Another exciting piece of #bookpost - Tim MacGabhann's collection of stories published by @scratchbooks.bsky.social. Very much looking forward to reading these

SAINTS LAUNCHING TODAY!
Get it in all good bookshops…

As an Irish writer living near Guadalajara, Mexico, I'm extra excited about this collection of stories coming out on Thursday Oct. 23.

Edited by publisher and writer Tom Conaghan, @scratchbooks.bsky.social is a small London press dedicated to the craft of the short story, publishing anthologies & collections, and organising competitions & events. You can find them at #smallpublishersfair25, London, Fri 24 / Sat 25 October

PRE-ORDER SALE!

To celebrate the launch of SAINTS this Thursday 23rd October, get 25% off your pre-ordered copy!
Just type Saints2310 at the checkout on or before 23rd October...

www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...

This will be ace! Catch us all at Pearse st on 29th Nov!

Ten days to go…!

This superb collection is out in just three weeks! Preorder your copy here!

www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...

Come and have a coffee with me this Sunday morning as I settle down to answer some of your questions! Including:

Latest reads with books from @dauntbookspub.bsky.social @scratchbooks.bsky.social @fitzcarraldoeds.bsky.social

What’s my favourite bookshop?

More here:

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We’re one of an elite publishing menagerie coming to Bath on 8th November. Finish your TBRs, smash your piggy banks, bring your big tote bag…