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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.
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 👏
@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.
literatureworks.org.uk/applications...
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. 📖📚
www.creativewritingmatters.co.uk
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 😔