Just over a year ago we reported on our collaboration with Manchester-based writer and editor of the Shortstops UK website and twitter, Tania Hershman, on her anthology of short stories entitled FUEL, in aid of fuel poverty organisations. It was published in February, and by May this year Tania had made the first donation from … Continue reading FUEL anthology donates another £750 to charity

Yes, it's true. After a break of almost a year, and after a number of requests and enquiries, WE HAVE ONCE AGAIN OPENED UP our Short Story and Flash Fiction Competitions. We've missed reading and publishing your stories, so after a bit of a break (during which time our EIC Paul got married to his … Continue reading Our competitions are OPEN!

We're delighted to be collaborating with Manchester-based writer and editor of the Shortstops UK website and twitter, Tania Hershman. Tania contacted us recently, with a proposal for a charity project she had in mind. "I was listening to the news the other day," she said, "about BP's record profits and how dire the situation is … Continue reading Our collaboration on a charity anthology for fuel poverty organisations

We're delighted to announce: Our '4 for 3' offer now applies to ALL of our writing competitions... ...and will continue to run throughout 2022. Entry fees for just 1 or 2 stories stay the same, but if you pay the £10 entry fee you can enter FOUR stories instead of the usual three. All the … Continue reading 4 for 3 special offer now applies to ALL our competitions

For this new quarter, we have extended our special offer of FOUR ENTRIES FOR THE PRICE OF THREE to our new prompt competition. Entry fees for just 1 or 2 stories stay the same, but if you pay the £10 entry fee you can enter FOUR stories instead of the usual three. All the details … Continue reading Writing Prompt competition – special offer!