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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Congratulations to our full lineup of winners! Fantastic work all around in so many styles and genres that we cannot wait to share with the world! #1kwhc

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

All entrants should receive feedback from us today via email. Thank you for sending us your writing, and we hope to see many submitters return for our next call for submissions! We can’t wait to share this eBook full of fantastic flash fiction soon.

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We strongly encourage all writers who participated to join our writing community, submit their entries elsewhere for consideration, and share any acceptances they receive! Find out how to join our writing slack here: tldrpress.org/index.php/jo...

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Join the #tldrwriters writing group on Slack!

Are you a new or emerging writer looking for a supportive, productive community of peers? #tldrwriters has a Slack group with write-ins, goal check-ins, beta swaps, and more!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Rejections can be hard to receive. We respect all authors who share their work! We loved so many stories that didn’t make the top 25. Not placing does NOT mean that a story wasn’t great in its own right. We are only a handful of fellow writers with our own biases and preferences.

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Judging a competition like this is no small feat, especially when giving each participant feedback we hope will be uplifting, helpful, & kind. We strongly encourage all who submitted to try again next year, or keep an eye out for our next contest call.

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The 25 winning entries will be released as an ebook in September to benefit Trans Lifeline, a grassroots hotline and non-profit organization giving direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We had an amazing time reading all of your entries. Thank you so much for making judging them so hard by sending us some truly fantastic writing. While we had to pick a top 25, it was the hardest call we’ve had in the history of the competition, as we had so many high scoring pieces.

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

20th The Products of Discord by Steven Patchett 21st Drowning in Your Grandma's Pool in 1998 by Rachel Ashcraft 22nd The Zeroth Law by Rachel Swabey 23rd Heavenbound Pomeranians by Jack Lennon 24th Be Kind, Rewind by Joel Shoemaker 25th Writers of Fate by Jessica Dorden #1kwhc

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

14th Am I The Asshole for Refusing to Take Over My Dad’s Business? by Becca Levitin 15th Let Fate Decide by Colette Murphy 16th They're coming for you by Madeleine Pelletier 17th Little Barker by Jane Stecyk 18th Holding On by Natalie Minaker 19th The Voices of Wilhelm Fiedler by Jo Spicer #1kwhc

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

9th Phoenix by EJ Sidle 10th The Fire Down the Street by Cristina Farinas 11th The Fix by Ren Crewell-Fuerst 12th Sky Running by Sally Curtis 13th The Annual Scottish Inter-Regional Electricians Association’s Burns Night Supper by Gavin Rankin #1kwhc

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The other excellent placing stories: 4th To Fear Red Wool by Anne Meale 5th Sophie's World by Alyssa Beatty 6th Helico-pter by Sam James 7th The Piano by Jennifer Smith 8th The Shape She Keeps for Another Man by Glen Creed #1kwhc

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Announcing the winners of the 2026 TL;DR Press 1000 Word Herd Contest! 1st place: Midnight Symphony by MM Schreier 2nd: PETE AND FISHER: Tw0 S0ns, in Three Acts by Joanna McLaughlin 3rd: Delivered by Corrie Haldane These 3 pieces floored us. We are proud to publish these brilliant works. #1kwhc

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

the 2026 1000 Word Herd contest has a winner! we'll post an announcement next week. we had so many good stories in this contest, and it was a blast reading them all. thanks to everyone who submitted their work! #1kwhc

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The judges have finished scoring, and we are deciding the short list shortly!! Winners to be announced soon.

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

...and that's a wrap for our week-long flash contest! We will get busy judging and determining our winners, who will be announced in July. Thank you so much to everyone who has submitted to us, for your support of us and of TransLifeline. Good luck to everyone! #1kwhc #tldrwriters

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

For all of those taking part in the 1000 Word Herd Contest, you've got about 6 hours left-- submissions close at 11:59 pm US-Eastern time tonight, Saturday, June 6th-- YOU GOT THIS! #1kwhc #tldrwriters

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

For all of those taking part in the 1KWHC, don’t forget, you have until 11:59 pm US-Eastern time on Saturday, June 6th to submit your stories! #1kwhc #tldrwriters

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

📣PROMPTS ARE OUT! Check your emails, check your spam, and give us a shout if you still can't find them. 🦌GOOD LUCK WORD HERD! #1KWHC

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

That's a wrap for registration! Your prompts will be sent on Sunday, May 31, at 12:01am US-Eastern time, so that's when to check your email for your prompts and the story submission link. Good luck, Word Herd! #tldrwriters #1kwhc

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

heya writerly types-- 24 hours remaining to register for the 1000 Word Herd Contest! you get 2 prompts, 1000 words, a shot at the $200 first prize, and a chance to help out Trans Lifeline. Hope you can join in! tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WriteSky #1kwhc

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The 1000 Word Herd Competition of 2026

The 1,000 Word Herd Flash Fiction Contest is a writing competition and fundraiser for TL;DR Press. Guaranteed feedback and a $200 top prize!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

what does a trucker need with a music box? or a landscaper with a magician's top hat? or a chef with six cats? it's up to you. prompts like these await in the #1kwhc. join in! they're waiting for you to tell their story. tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WriteSky

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The 1000 Word Herd Competition of 2026

The 1,000 Word Herd Flash Fiction Contest is a writing competition and fundraiser for TL;DR Press. Guaranteed feedback and a $200 top prize!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

heya writerly types-- join us for the 1000 word herd competition! you get 2 prompts, 1000 words, a shot at the $200 first prize, and a chance to help out Trans Lifeline. registrations are open a few more days! tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WriteSky #1kwhc

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The 1000 Word Herd Competition of 2026

The 1,000 Word Herd Flash Fiction Contest is a writing competition and fundraiser for TL;DR Press. Guaranteed feedback and a $200 top prize!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

one week left to register for the 1000 Word Herd Competition! you get 2 prompts, 1000 words or less, 1 week to write, and a shot at the $200 first prize. hope you can join in! tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WriteSky #1kwhc

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The 1000 Word Herd Competition of 2026

The 1,000 Word Herd Flash Fiction Contest is a writing competition and fundraiser for TL;DR Press. Guaranteed feedback and a $200 top prize!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

registrations are open for the 1000 Word Herd Competition. you get 2 prompts, 1000 words or less, 1 week to write, and a shot at the $200 first prize. hope you can join in! tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WriteSky #1kwhc

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The 1000 Word Herd Competition of 2026

The 1,000 Word Herd Flash Fiction Contest is a writing competition and fundraiser for TL;DR Press. Guaranteed feedback and a $200 top prize!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

heya writers, just thought I'd remind you that we still have slots available for the 1000 Word Herd Competition. It's a lot of fun, you might win, and you'd help a charity. registrations are open; hope you can join in. tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WriteSky

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

heya writers! is the world today hitting you from every angle? are you jaded and drained by it all? come and join us for #1kwhc , and WRITE YOUR ENEMIES INTO YOUR STORY. their comeuppance awaits. registrations are open! tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WriteSky

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The 1000 Word Herd Competition of 2026

The 1,000 Word Herd Flash Fiction Contest is a writing competition and fundraiser for TL;DR Press. Guaranteed feedback and a $200 top prize!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

COME ONE, COME ALL WHO SCRIBBLE OR SCRAWL ...AND JOIN IN THE FUN! sign up for the 2026 TL;DR Press 1000 Word Herd Competition! registrations are open NOW! tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WriteSky

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

COME ONE, COME ALL WHO WALK OR CRAWL AND JOIN US for the 2026 TL;DR Press 1000 Word Herd Competition! registrations are open NOW! tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WriteSky

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

2 prompts 1 week 1000 words 200 dollars first prize 800 dollars in prizes 1 click to join in the #1kwhc! OK it's more like 3 clicks and some typing for your email and stuff. but you get the point. Hope you can join us! tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com

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The 1000 Word Herd Competition of 2026

The 1,000 Word Herd Flash Fiction Contest is a writing competition and fundraiser for TL;DR Press. Guaranteed feedback and a $200 top prize!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

heya writerly types-- come and join us for the 1000 word herd competition! you get 2 prompts, 1 thousand words, a shot at the $200 first prize, and a chance to help out Trans Lifeline. registrations are open now! #1kwhc tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

what does a skydiver have in common with an untrainable poodle? how about a nurse and a pair of ballet shoes? or an accountant and a sudden rainstorm? it's up to you. prompts like these await in the #1kwhc. join in! they're waiting for you to tell their story. tldrpress-1kwhc-2026.eventbrite.com

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The 1000 Word Herd Competition of 2026

The 1,000 Word Herd Flash Fiction Contest is a writing competition and fundraiser for TL;DR Press. Guaranteed feedback and a $200 top prize!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Registration closes at 11:59 pm, May 27th. The competition will begin at 12:01 am (eastern) on Sunday 31 May... ...and ends at 11.59 pm on Saturday, 06. You can find all of our rules and regulations here. tldrpress.org/index.php/1k...

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Rules and Entrant’s Agreement: The 1,000 Word Herd Flash Fiction Competition - TL;DR Press

Rules and Entrant’s Agreement: The 1,000 Word Herd Flash Fiction Competition The 1,000 Word Herd Flash Fiction Competition is a

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The top 25 stories will also be included in an e-book collection; proceeds will go to Trans LIfeline, a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

We offer each entrant feedback on their story from their assigned judges. Offering writers a chance for feedback is one of TL;DR Press’s core missions. This means we have to limit the spots available, so only 300 are available. First come, first serve!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Each entrant will receive 2 individual prompts at the beginning of the competition: a character and an object/situation. There are no genre restrictions. Each entrant must create a 1000-word original flash fiction story by the end of the competition and submit.

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Sign up through Eventbrite to participate in this week-long flash fiction competition, with a $200 top prize and a total prize pool of $800 for the top 25 placing stories! Registration costs $7 USD (£5.16 GBP) to register + eventbrite fees.

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We can hardly wait to see what stories you come up with! Keep an eye on our socials for further updates-- registration opens this saturday!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The top 25 stories will be published in an e-book collection. Proceeds from the competition will go to Trans Lifeline, a grassroots hotline and microgrants non-profit, offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

One week. Two prompts. One thousand words. Show us what you've got! Guaranteed feedback, and a chance at the $200 top prize, with a total of over $800 in prizes!

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

IT'S TIME! TL;DR Press's 1000 Word Herd Competition is almost here! Registrations will be open from May 2, 2026 through May 27, 2026. The contest itself will run 7 days, starting one minute after midnight (00:01) Sunday May 31, and ending one minute before midnight (23:59) Saturday June 6.

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Darren is a fuck up who can’t stop making mistakes. That is, until he swallows a stress toy and his world changes. Read the bizarre, EXECUTIVE FUNCTION by Gavin Rankin, one of the 25 winning stories featured in Peeling Back the Skin. Available now! a.co/d/00q2jAzU

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Amber is missing and no one from the graduating class of 2025 will give Caleb a straight answer in, In The Pines by Ash Egan. One of the brilliant 25 winning stories included in Peeling Back the Skin. Available now! a.co/d/00q2jAzU

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

In Improviser by Charlie Rogers, a medium at a small gathering of friends brings dangerous secrets to light. Read this and 24 other amazing stories in Peeling Back the Skin, available now! a.co/d/00q2jAzU

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

In The Collection by Jay Remmick, Eleanor feels her life slipping through her fingers until Arthur offers her someone else's. Read this and 24 other amazing stories in Peeling Back the Skin, available now! a.co/d/00q2jAzU

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

A Star That Bites Back by Heather Santo asks, what would you do to be the best you? Would you surrender yourself to the stars? Read this excellent story in Peeling Back the Skin. Available now! a.co/d/00q2jAzU

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Find out what's killing the patients in the beautiful and haunting, B Ward by Alyssa Beatty. One of the 25 winning stories featured in Peeling Back the Skin. Available now! a.co/d/00q2jAzU

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TL;DR Press @tldrpress.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

What terrible cosmic truth awaits at the end of the spiral staircase? Find out in the brilliant, Space Junk by Sam Logan, one of the 25 winning stories featured in Peeling Back the Skin. Available now! a.co/d/00q2jAzU

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