Gill James
@gillj.bsky.social
Writer, publisher, book and story lover. Love how I'm allowed to spend my working day. Surprise fact: I sing tenor in a choir.
Writers, will you have a go at writing a story for our annual anthology? www.bridgehousepublishing.co.uk/index.php/ca...
Our Annual Anthology
Independent publishing house that specialises in fiction which is a little bit different
www.bridgehousepublishing.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Writers, will you have a go at writing a story for our annual anthology? www.bridgehousepublishing.co.uk/index.php/ca...
What's her taste in music? What's on her mind? Why is she in a poppy field on her own? Tell the story #writingprompt
January 6, 2026 at 1:28 PM
What's her taste in music? What's on her mind? Why is she in a poppy field on her own? Tell the story #writingprompt
“I don’t write because I think I have something to say. I write because if I don’t, everything feels even worse.”
― Lily King, Writers & Lovers
― Lily King, Writers & Lovers
January 6, 2026 at 11:23 AM
“I don’t write because I think I have something to say. I write because if I don’t, everything feels even worse.”
― Lily King, Writers & Lovers
― Lily King, Writers & Lovers
Writers, is this residency for you? www.fairsubmissions.co.uk/2026/01/conj...
Conjunctions Residency
Full details We are delighted to announce that Conjunctions ’ Submittable window for THE CONJUNCTIONS RESIDENCY 2026 is now open...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Writers, is this residency for you? www.fairsubmissions.co.uk/2026/01/conj...
Reposted by Gill James
Still time to put forward a story for the Flame Tree horror anthology "Black Horror, Then & Next": deadline Jan 14 2026. Flame Tree's monthly newsletter gives advance info on submission windows. Guidelines and info here: blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...
Black Horror | Call for Submissions
We are very excited to announce a new call for submissions which is now open!
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January 5, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Still time to put forward a story for the Flame Tree horror anthology "Black Horror, Then & Next": deadline Jan 14 2026. Flame Tree's monthly newsletter gives advance info on submission windows. Guidelines and info here: blog.flametreepublishing.com/fantasy-goth...
Why are some statements from some of the big companies as clear as mud? Apparently I have sold one book via Apple. Not in December 2025 and not in January 2026 and there is soothing to say which book!
January 5, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Why are some statements from some of the big companies as clear as mud? Apparently I have sold one book via Apple. Not in December 2025 and not in January 2026 and there is soothing to say which book!
Writers, is this the place for your romantic novel? www.fairsubmissions.co.uk/2025/12/pain...
and find over 900 other opportunities on our site.
and find over 900 other opportunities on our site.
Painted Hearts Publishing
Full details We are a publisher of romance. We believe our authors are artists and their talent shouldn’t be censored, so our authors p...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Writers, is this the place for your romantic novel? www.fairsubmissions.co.uk/2025/12/pain...
and find over 900 other opportunities on our site.
and find over 900 other opportunities on our site.
I love the short story form. A couple of thousand words can say as much as full novel. And the story can then stay with you for hours, days, week months or even years.
January 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
I love the short story form. A couple of thousand words can say as much as full novel. And the story can then stay with you for hours, days, week months or even years.
Good to be gettign back into writing routines after the break. I'm glad I don't have to go out today - it's freezing!
January 5, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Good to be gettign back into writing routines after the break. I'm glad I don't have to go out today - it's freezing!
I love this time of year - but then I usually like whichever season I'm in. I'm not so keen on those darker and colder days in January and February when it's still quite dark and pretty miserable out of doors but I can already see my bulbs coming up in th garden.
January 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM
I love this time of year - but then I usually like whichever season I'm in. I'm not so keen on those darker and colder days in January and February when it's still quite dark and pretty miserable out of doors but I can already see my bulbs coming up in th garden.
The Daleks are creeping into my WIP: www.thehouseonschellbergstreet.com/2025/12/nazi...
Nazi Germany and the Daleks
Some may find it surprising that Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator was released in 1940. In the film that Chaplin also directed, he ...
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January 4, 2026 at 1:29 PM
The Daleks are creeping into my WIP: www.thehouseonschellbergstreet.com/2025/12/nazi...
Writers, might this be the press for you work? www.fairsubmissions.co.uk/2025/12/sile...
and find over 900 other opportunities on our site.
and find over 900 other opportunities on our site.
Silent Clamor Press
Full details Submissions Editorial Philosophy We do not chase trends. We publish enduring works—c...
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January 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Writers, might this be the press for you work? www.fairsubmissions.co.uk/2025/12/sile...
and find over 900 other opportunities on our site.
and find over 900 other opportunities on our site.
Writers, will you submit too our annual anthology?
January 3, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Writers, will you submit too our annual anthology?
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Book bundle- all annual anthologies for £15.00 including shipping
Books for everyone. Friday bargains.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Take a look at our latest charity book: www.scribblersbooksbooksbooks.co.uk/2026/01/our-...
Our latest charity book : Making Lemonade
Books for everyone. Friday bargains.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Take a look at our latest charity book: www.scribblersbooksbooksbooks.co.uk/2026/01/our-...
Reviews are so important for writers: apublishersperspective.blogspot.com/2025/12/revi...
Reviews are So Important
The more reviews a book has the more visible it becomes on-line. It may surprise you that even a one star review helps. Most peopl...
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January 3, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Reviews are so important for writers: apublishersperspective.blogspot.com/2025/12/revi...
Of interest for your book club? www.gilljameswriter.com/2025/12/book...
Book Club Guide for The Best of CaféLit 5
This is definitely a book for dipping into, rather than reading from cover to cover. Turn to page 112 and pick a drink you'd like right ...
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January 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Who is this? What has happened to them? What do they need to do now? Tell the story. #writingprompt
January 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Who is this? What has happened to them? What do they need to do now? Tell the story. #writingprompt
Reposted by Gill James
Looking to start your career in publishing? We are looking to recruit an Editorial Assistant for the Faber Children’s team to support the Publisher and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
www.faber.co.uk/careers/edit...
www.faber.co.uk/careers/edit...
January 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Looking to start your career in publishing? We are looking to recruit an Editorial Assistant for the Faber Children’s team to support the Publisher and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
www.faber.co.uk/careers/edit...
www.faber.co.uk/careers/edit...
“In order to write the book you want to write, in the end you have to become the person you need to become to write that book.”
― Junot Diaz
― Junot Diaz
January 2, 2026 at 12:59 PM
“In order to write the book you want to write, in the end you have to become the person you need to become to write that book.”
― Junot Diaz
― Junot Diaz
Cold but sunny and bright here. What's it like where you are?
January 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Cold but sunny and bright here. What's it like where you are?
I really love the diversity we get in the single auhtor collections that are submitted to us: www.bridgehousepublishing.co.uk/index.php/si...
Single Author Collections
Independent publishing house that specialises in fiction which is a little bit different
www.bridgehousepublishing.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I really love the diversity we get in the single auhtor collections that are submitted to us: www.bridgehousepublishing.co.uk/index.php/si...