Latest #writingworkshop info over at my place:

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Imagine Creative Writing #creativewriting #fun #daytimeclasses

Picture shows details for the Exeter Writers short story competition

Most publishers (there are always exceptions) decide whether or not to buy a second book (or a third etc) based on how the previous book did. So when you pirate a book in most cases it’s less about the money you just stole from both author and publisher it’s about the future book you just killed.

I'm planning to set up a food delivery business, but don't want to pay the people who make the food. If they won't give me free food, they'll kill my business.

Publishers say 'mindset around short stories shifting’ as readers embrace slim fiction

ICYMI: Publishers are noting a shift in industry mindset around short stories as readers embrace shorter works, with a number feeling like “something is slowly shifting” and that “there’s a real excitement around stories again” 👇 #BookSky

Have just discovered that my lovely son has hacked my phone to turn ’wine’ into ‘Magical Chicken Nuggets of God’ whenever I type it into my phone.
I need Magical Chicken Nuggets of God to cope with this!

Aaargh!! I only just discovered that you’re in the country and Bath is the closest you’ll get 😭. (If anyone suggests you visit Exeter, please say yes) (But also just enjoy the unique experience that is British rail 🤣)

First-prize-winning story now available to read on the Exeter Writers website www.exeterwriters.org.uk/2025/06/read.... Congratulations, Jillian Grant Shoichet!

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We have the winners! 🥳 This year's bumper crop of stories has finally been whittled down to a top three. Congratulations to our winners - three brilliant stories - and thank you to everyone else who entered. Our judges this year were spoilt for choice.

A librarian reading a book out loud in a library, plus the words: "Library partners estimated that 70% of families returned to the library after their initial BookTrust Storytime visit"

On #NationalLibrarianDay, we're thanking all of the library staff who work so hard to support families in their communities.

We created #BookTrustStorytime to encourage families to visit the library - but it's wonderful librarians who bring it to life ❤️

Adding some hashtags for discoverability #Authorsky #Publishing #Booksky #KidLitUK

Huge rabbit hole about hippos.

So, uh, got a call from my editor a little while ago…

SWORDHEART hit the New York Times Bestseller List.

…at number FIVE.

I just…I…my brain does not know what to do with itself.

Did the dog eat your homework?

Aww thank you 🥰

Well done Abby 👏

Competition EW SSC header page

@exeterwriters.bsky.social
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The submissions window for places on our annual talent development programme, #WordSpace, is now open.

Download the info pack to find out more, and apply by 31st January 2025.

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There’s mostly just cheese and Christmas cake left in the kitchen now. But that covers most of the major food groups, right?

Well, as a small child I never looked at it and thought ’egg’ 🤷‍♀️

I grew up with play school and he definitely wasn’t an egg in that

The 2024 Exeter Novel Prize is open for submissions until January 1st. 📖📚

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I’ve been here for ages but barely used it, I’ll have to up my game!

Jeez, I liked twitter but it’s just a bat-shit crazy dumpster fire isn’t it 😔