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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

@mslexia.bsky.social I can’t see the link in the Salon for today’s Write-in?

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Kathy Hoyle @kathyhoyle.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

This Friday at 8 pm I'll be hosting the annual Writers' HQ Festive Flash Face Off! It's all Free - live festive readings and a dash of absolute madness! Come and join us! All the Deets are here 👇👇👇🎄🎄🎄 writershq.co.uk/whq-event/fl...

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Flash Face Off Live: Festive End Of Year Wrap Up New Year Look Ahead Special Edition Kind Of Situation (with Kathy Hoyle) - Writers' HQ

An evening of awesome stories, thoughtful feedback, slightly unhinged celebration and general merriment, WHQ-style.

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Finally started on major rewrite of my novel. Excited to dive back in, especially with this view for the next few days and a few relaxing dips in the hot tub!

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Dreich weather in Edinburgh is not stopping these amazing writers at today’s @writershq.bsky.social Retreat from getting the words down. There’s also plenty of caffeine and snacks to keep them going until 4pm.

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

The Edinburgh @writershq.bsky.social Retreat is in full swing with an amazing bunch of writers! Loving the soothing tap-tap-tap sound of fingers on keyboards.

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

There are only two more Writers’ HQ Edinburgh Retreats left in 2025! There are a few tickets left for this Sunday or get your place for November (or come to both!). @writershq.bsky.social writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ed...

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Edinburgh Writers’ Retreat - Writers' HQ

No distractions. No excuses. Just writing.

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Writers’ HQ @writershq.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Looking to get your words into the world but completely overwhelmed by a billionty-hundred-squundred competitions and submission listings? WELL LOOK NO FURTHER. We have distilled a whole bunch of literary opportunities for your glorious self. writershq.co.uk/5-competitio...

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Chuffed to have hit the submit button with still an hour to go! @bathflashaward.bsky.social

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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

There are only 24hrs left until the deadline klaxon sounds for our New Writers Awards 2026. Get in touch with any questions or queries you might have! ✒️

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Apply for the New Writers Awards

Applications for the New Writers Awards are now open!

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The Portobello Bookshop @portybooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Portobello Book Festival begins at the end of next week, running from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th October! 📚🥳 We’ll be along at Portobello Library with a book stall and you can check out the festival’s programme here: portobellobookfestival.com/2025/09/05/t... @portybookfest.bsky.social

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Inspire the Mind ✍️🧠 @inspirethemind.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

📣ANNOUNCEMENT: We are currently accepting #ShortStory pitches for our digital magazine. Please note that the pitch should indicate that the story includes an aspect of #MentalHealth. Submit a pitch via the form on our homepage. #JournoRequest inspirethemind.org

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Matt Kendrick @mattkendrick.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Also, very lacking in editing work (and this always makes me happy!) so if you're got a piece of flash or a short story you'd like me to look at, I'll give you 10% off if you get in touch by the end of the day: www.mattkendrick.co.uk/short-fictio...

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Short Fiction Editing | MattKendrick.co.uk

Want an expert eye on a short story or flash fiction you are currently working on? Are you struggling to get to the heart of the story? Does the writing need a final polish at sentence level? I offer ...

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

The Edinburgh @writershq.bsky.social Retreat is in full swing! As always, an amazing bunch of writers. Just had lunch in the lovely garden at Tribe Porty. If fancy a day of writing, along with caffeine, snacks and lunch, you can get your ticket for next month here: writershq.co.uk/edinburgh-wr...

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

If you want to escape the Fringe for a day to focus on your own creative musings and write, there are still a few spaces left at this Sunday’s Writers’ HQ retreat at Tribe Porty. Book your ticket here: writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ed...

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 11/07/2025

My first proper post on Substack. All about judging The Women's Prize this year.

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

The next @writershq.bsky.social Edinburgh Retreat is this Sunday! What better way to kick off June with a day of uninterrupted writing. There will be plenty of caffeine, snacks and lunch is provided too. Book your place here: writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ed...

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Busy couple of cultural weeks with music as a through-line: A film by a musician. Music by a musician. A stage musical based on a film. Ceramics by a musician. #jackwhite #glasgowfilmfestival #nickcave #wildrose

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Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 24/02/2025

The deadline for filling out the Government consultation on AI and copyright is 25 Feb. I very much recommend! It's kind of intimidating at first glance, but @alcs-uk.bsky.social have created a handy guide & you don't have to fill in every question! ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta...

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Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence - Intellectual Property Office - Citizen Space

Find and participate in activities run by Intelluctual Property Office

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Wonderful bunch of writers at today’s Edinburgh @writershq.bsky.social Retreat. It’s gone very quiet except for the soothing tap-tap-tap sound as everyone is busy working on their projects.

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Ross Maclean @rossmaclean.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I’m Alan Partridge as Best Picture Nominees #Oscars2025 A thread:

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Anika Carpenter @stillsquirrel.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Some brilliant writerly folk have signed up for Sunday's Art & Flash, a repeat of Mon's session. Come join us if you can. There will be a badass chef, floating heads, and an uncanny garden, all for your delectation and inspiration. #ekphrastic #writingworkshop www.anikacarpenter.com/ekphrastic-w...

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Amazing group of writers at the first Edinburgh @writershq.bsky.social retreat of 2025! Projects discussed, goals set and plenty of caffeine and snacks to keep us going until lunch.

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National Flash Fiction Day @natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

For those of you who may have a micro or two going spare, don’t forget that our micro comp is open till the 15 Feb: www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/co...

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 18/12/2024

Bristol Short Story Prize now open for stories of up to 4000 words, judged by prize-winning novelists and a literary agent. Also winning stories published. Link below Please share. bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk

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Bristol Short Story Prize

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MatGost @matgost.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Earlier this year, I floated the idea of editing a "Quiet Horror" anthology. People seemed to love the idea. Well, it's happening... We open for submissions in the new year. I can't wait to read your stories. More details: matgost.substack.com/p/submission... Please share far and wide!!!

The Whispering Gallery
An Anthology of Quiet Horrors
Open call for submissions
We want your slow burners, your creeping dread, your atmospheric hauntings, your weird and your unsettling.
Mood over gore. Chills over spatter.
500-2,500 words

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National Flash Fiction Day @natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Submissions to our anthology on the theme of SEASONS (up to 500 words) and entries to our Micro Fiction Competition (no theme, up to 100 words) are now open. For more details pls click on the link: nationalflashfictionday.co.uk

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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

If you think the typewriter image in my banner is a bit basic and boring, please know that it’s the actual, screen-used ‘All work and no play…’ prop from The Shining, which was exciting to see at the Kubrick exhibition at the Design Museum.

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