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Supporting new writing. Run by Hobeck Books. A new competition every quarter with the chance of winning publication and £200. PLUS our bespoke critique service. www.henshawpress.co.uk

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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 22h
The September competition has closed and the first reader has selected 40 stories to go to the second reader, who is now reading eagerly to choose the final 20 stories for our judging panel. Good luck to everyone who entered!! www.henshawpress.co.uk @presshenshaw.bsky.social #writing
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Final day! Final day! Writers, you have until midnight tonight GMT - and then the Henshaw Press submission window is officially closed for autumn 2026! Let the last minute flurry begin! #writing
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Two days to go! We close tomorrow!!! Get those stories in there! #writing
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Our submission pile is looking fabulous and autumnal - and our judges can't wait to jump in and get reading! Make sure yours is there! Only FIVE days to go...! #writing #autumn #competition
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
One more week! In one week, our current competition will be CLOSED. There's still time to send us your stories - but not much!! Quick! 2k words is all we ask! Prizes and publication to be won... #writing
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One More Week
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
'Surely it is a magical thing for a handful of words, artfully arranged, to stop time.' What a quote from Lahiri! We can't wait to see what kind of time-stopping stories are in our submission pile. You don't have long! Our competition closes on 30th Sept - send us your work! #writing
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#amwriting #writersky #authorsky #writingcommunity #writingfeedback
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Three weeks to go, writers! Three weeks until we close our current competition, and our readers get reading - they're already champing at the bit! Send us your stories of 2k words... You have until the end of September! #writing #WriteSky
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Little weekend reminder for you to send us your stories! Our submission window is open until Sept 30th. Winning stories will receive prizes - and PUBLICATION with the brilliant @hobeckbooks.bsky.social Get those stories in! #writing #WriteSky
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Because we believe that writers should be rewarded for their amazing work ❤️ Our current competition is open - send us your stories! Under 2k words please and thank you. We can't wait to read your submissions, and pick our next winning podium!!! You have until September 30th...! #writing #weekend
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
'I'm finding your system better than any workshop I've been on...' We LOVE supporting writers. That's why we offer our Bespoke Critique Service to any writer who is looking for clear, objective feedback on their work. Our experts are ready to help. Check the website for how to apply! #writing
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We love our new logo!!! Look at it - it's so pretty! If anyone wants to write a story which includes the colour purple, then our September competition is open for business! Send us your stories by September 30th - purple or not!! 💜 #writing #purple
Fancy new logo for Henshaw Press. It's a capital letter H over the words Henshaw Press. The colour is a gorgeous rich purple - quite a tropical purple - the colour, we think, of allium flowers. We love it!
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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Here's the new logo! What do you think? www.henshawpress.co.uk The September competition is now open - do you have a story in you? Why not enter now - you never know! Someone has to win #writingcommunity #shortstory #logo #competitions #writingcompetition @presshenshaw.bsky.social
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Writers, take note - our next competition is open! Prizes and publication to be won... We can't wait to read your work! #writing
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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Get writing, folks! The Henshaw Press Short Story competition for September is OPEN! www.henshawpress.co.uk #writingcompetitions #writingcommunity #writing #authors #shortstory #shortstories
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
And the winners are... We're so happy to announce our winning writers for Summer 2026! 🏆 Huge congrats to all of them! Prizes will be on their way to you shortly - and, meanwhile, we strongly advise everyone to look out for their fantastic winning work in our next anthology!!! #winning #writing
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First Prize: Kilmacolm, One Last Time by Katharine Thomson, Exeter, UK.
Second Prize: Báthory, Marcin Ostasz, Spain.
Third Prize: Fluoxetine by Shuvayon Mukherjee, Sydney, Australia.
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Final winners announced tomorrow... Eek! We're excited! #writing #WriteSky @hobeckbooks.bsky.social
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
So pleased to announce our shortlisted writers for Summer 2026! Congratulations to you all - amazing work! The judges loved all of your stories! Winning announcement this time next week 🫣 #writing #congratulations #competition
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A miracle at Totterbridge, by Stan Riley, Brampton, UK.
Báthory, by Marcin Ostasz, Spain.
Excavation, by Philippa Leah, Haslemere, UK.
Fluoxetine by Shuvayon Mukherjee, Sydney, Australia.
Hammered Home, by Jacqui Cooper, Bradford, UK.
Kilmalcolm, One Last Time by Katharine Thomson, Exeter, UK.'
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Peeking at the shortlist - and getting so excited to post it tomorrow!!! It's gonna be a good one...! 🫣😀 #writing #WriteSky #competition @hobeckbooks.bsky.social
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We're so excited to announce our longlist! Congratulations to all the writers who have been selected for our summer longlist 2026 - check them out on the website now! Shortlist will be coming in ONE WEEK'S TIME... 😮 #WatchThisSpace #writing
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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
CALLING ALL WRITERS! Bloomsbury have kindly allowed me to offer the new edition of the Yearbook at a generous discount to Hobeck subscribers - I will email the discount tomorrow! So subscribe NOW to get the code tomorrow! @presshenshaw.bsky.social #writingcommunity www.hobeck.net
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
When was the last time you did this👇🏼 #BookSky
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Melanie Jackson @mjjaxn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
“He loved books, those undemanding but faithful friends.” ― Victor Hugo
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Final day! Final day! Our summer competition closes at midnight GMT tonight. Last chance saloon, writers! Send us those brilliant stories! #writing #WritingCommunity
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Action stations! The Henshaw Press competition ends TOMORROW 😲 You have less than 48 hours to polish your amazing stories and send them in. We can't wait to get reading - don't run out of time! #writing #WriteSky #writers #ThisIsNotADrill
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Dr Rachel Sargeant / Rae Starling Author @drrachelsargeant.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
If it's too hot to go out this weekend, why not stay in the shade and write a short story? Closing date 30 June. Henshaw Story Competitions are for short stories on any topic. Prizes for first, second and third of £100, £50 and £25. #heatwave #shortstory #amwriting henshawpress.co.uk
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Henshaw Story Competitions
Henshaw's creative writing competition for short stories on any topic. A four times a year writing competition with prizes for first, second and third of £100, £50 and £25 in each competition.
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Five days to go! We're in the final countdown now... Get those stories ready, and send them in! You could be one of our winning writers - and win up to £200 plus publication! 😍 Let's go!! #writing #competition
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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
PLEASE share - we are really low on entries which means everyone has a greater chance so we need more stories! It all goes to charity, if we make a profit, so PLEASE SHARE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN! Enter now - closes 30 June www.henshawpress.co.uk #writingcommunity
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
One week to go! One week until our current competition closes! Quick - send us those amazing stories. You might see them published with the brilliant @hobeckbooks.bsky.social #writing
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
It's a scorching day here at Henshaw Towers! We hope to see some sunshine stories in our next competition. If you're writing sunshine - or any kind of heat - send it our way... Prizes and publication to be won! Deadline 30th June! #writing #WriteSky #heatwave
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Two weeks to go! There are only two weeks left until we close our summer competition! Get those pens on that paper - those hands on that keyboard - and send us something amazing. Winning stories will be published in our next brilliant anthology with @hobeckbooks.bsky.social #writing
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
'There is no great writing. Only great RE-writing.' We love this quote. If you're at the stage of re-writing, then you might benefit from our Bespoke Critique service. We offer professional feedback on your work - an expert pair of fresh eyes! Check our website for more details. 👀 #writing
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
What a fabulous description! #BookSky
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Morning writers! Just a little reminder that our current competition is OPEN - and our inbox is already seeing some very exciting-looking entries! Send us yours for a chance to win prizes - and see your work PUBLISHED with Hobeck Press 🤩 2k words please! Any theme! You have until 30th June!
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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Get writing, people! www.henshawpress.co.uk #writingcommunity #writingcompetition #shortstories #shortstory #weekend #saturday #amauthor #amwriter #amwriting
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Sounds like a plan. #BookSky
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
'I wander around the house and write in bed, at the kitchen table, by the window, in the yard...' Sarah Hall's writing routine sounds dreamy to us! It's a sunny bank holiday here at Henshaw Towers - perfect for writing! Our summer writing competition is open - we'd love to see your work. #writers
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Writers! Call for submissions! Because our next competition - summer 2026 - is officially OPEN!!! Send us your stories of 2k words for a chance to win prizes - and PUBLICATION with @hobeckbooks.bsky.social 🤩 We can't wait to see your work! #writing #WriteSky
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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The June competition is open! The June competition is open! Send us your stories! www.henshawpress.co.uk #writingcommunity #shortstories #shortstorycompetitions #writing
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
We're overjoyed to announce our winning writers for Spring 2026! It's been a busy competition, with double the usual amount of entries - and some technical difficulties at the last minute - but we got there! And the winning stories are so good - so it was absolutely worth it!!! Congrats to all! 🏆
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
And here it is! The shortlist has landed everybody!!! Check it out on the website - and join us in congratulating our shortlisted writers 🥂 Winners coming tomorrow...! #writing #excited #winning
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We're so pleased to finally announce our longlisted writers for Spring 2026. Huge congratulations to all - we've never had so many entries so you should all be really proud!!!! Check them out on the website! And keep those eyes peeled because the shortlist is coming very soon! #writing #WriteSky
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Hobeck Books @hobeckbooks.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
We are a bit late announcing this but... THE JUNE COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN! See website for details and go forth and get creative and send us your stories, folks! @presshenshaw.bsky.social #writingcommunity www.henshawpress.co.uk
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Don't worry everyone - the judging of our latest competition is still happening - we're just running behind because we had double the amount of entries! But the judges are now on their final round of reading - so not long to wait now! #writing #competition #Writers
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Our judges are very busy immersing themselves in all your brilliant work... 🚿 But it's not long to wait now until they start choosing their next winner! Keep those eyes peeled! 👀 #writing #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
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Sam Thielmonster @samthielman.com · 20/04/2026
From “The Simpsons” house genius John Swartzwelder, interviewed in The New Yorker by Mike Sacks
It's the only way I know how to write, darn it. But I do have a trick that makes things easier for me. Since writing is very hard and rewriting is comparatively easy and rather fun, I always write my scripts all the way through as fast as I can, the first day, if possible, putting in crap jokes and pattern dialogue-
"Homer, I don't want you to do that."
"Then I won't do it."Then the next day, when I get up, the script's been written.
It's lousy, but it's a script. The hard part is done. It's like a crappy little elf has snuck into my office and badly done all my work for me, and then left with a tip of his crappy hat. All I have to do from that point on is fix it. So I've taken a very hard job, writing, and turned it into an easy one, rewriting, overnight. I advise all writers to do their scripts and other writing this way. And be sure to send me a small royalty every time you do it.
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Double the amount of entries!!!! Amazing work, writers! We love seeing your work making our submission pile overflow!!! #writing
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Final day! Final day everyone! We close our current competition at midnight GMT - get those stories in! Let the countdown begin...! ⏲️ #writing #WritingCommunity
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Two days to go... Our submission pile is already looking amazing - make sure yours is there! We close tomorrow! #writing #WriteSky
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Henshaw Press @presshenshaw.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Four days to go! We close our current competition on March 31st at midnight GMT - there's still time to send us your stories! Winning entries will receive up to £200 and see their stories published with the fabulous @hobeckbooks.bsky.social Quick! #writing
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