Robert Scott (penname)
@robertscottwriter.bsky.social
Edinburgh, UK
Writer-currently querying a debut novel & writing another one.
Formerly 'RD Scott' on the old birdie thing back in the day. Finally made my way over here!
Some of my short fiction:
https://robertscottwriter.wixsite.com/website
Writer-currently querying a debut novel & writing another one.
Formerly 'RD Scott' on the old birdie thing back in the day. Finally made my way over here!
Some of my short fiction:
https://robertscottwriter.wixsite.com/website
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There's a cool new writers' site in town! Founded by Autumn Watts (fiction editor, Guernica) & Steve Chang (fiction editor, Okay Donkey), @litmatchcollective.com I have a code for a FREE Basic Annual Membership. First one to respond gets it! Check it out here: www.litmatchcollective.com
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September 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
There's a cool new writers' site in town! Founded by Autumn Watts (fiction editor, Guernica) & Steve Chang (fiction editor, Okay Donkey), @litmatchcollective.com I have a code for a FREE Basic Annual Membership. First one to respond gets it! Check it out here: www.litmatchcollective.com
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New exhibition celebrates Scottish portraiture
At the City Art Centre a new exhibition celebrating Scottish portraiture opens on Saturday. Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture showcases a rich selection of historic and contemporary portraits from the City Art Centre’s Scottish art collection.…
At the City Art Centre a new exhibition celebrating Scottish portraiture opens on Saturday. Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture showcases a rich selection of historic and contemporary portraits from the City Art Centre’s Scottish art collection.…
New exhibition celebrates Scottish portraiture
At the City Art Centre a new exhibition celebrating Scottish portraiture opens on Saturday. Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture showcases a rich selection of historic and contemporary portraits from the City Art Centre’s Scottish art collection. The work of more than 30 different artists will feature in the exhibition, including: FCB Cadell, Victoria Crowe, Pat Douthwaite, Joan Eardley, David Eustace, George Jamesone, Dorothy Johnstone, John Kay, Sekai Machache, James Pittendrigh MacGillivray, Flannery O’kafka, Henry Raeburn, Allan Ramsay and Maud Sulter.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
New exhibition celebrates Scottish portraiture
At the City Art Centre a new exhibition celebrating Scottish portraiture opens on Saturday. Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture showcases a rich selection of historic and contemporary portraits from the City Art Centre’s Scottish art collection.…
At the City Art Centre a new exhibition celebrating Scottish portraiture opens on Saturday. Unmasked: Exploring Scottish Portraiture showcases a rich selection of historic and contemporary portraits from the City Art Centre’s Scottish art collection.…
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We are now accepting submissions for our 2025 Short Fiction Contest!
#WritingCommunity #WritingContest #LitMag #CallForSubmissions #WritersLift #AmWriting #LiteraryJournal #LiteraryMagazine #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #Horror #Romance #Mystery #LiteraryFiction
#WritingCommunity #WritingContest #LitMag #CallForSubmissions #WritersLift #AmWriting #LiteraryJournal #LiteraryMagazine #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #Horror #Romance #Mystery #LiteraryFiction
September 12, 2025 at 6:21 AM
We are now accepting submissions for our 2025 Short Fiction Contest!
#WritingCommunity #WritingContest #LitMag #CallForSubmissions #WritersLift #AmWriting #LiteraryJournal #LiteraryMagazine #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #Horror #Romance #Mystery #LiteraryFiction
#WritingCommunity #WritingContest #LitMag #CallForSubmissions #WritersLift #AmWriting #LiteraryJournal #LiteraryMagazine #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #Horror #Romance #Mystery #LiteraryFiction
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Can anyone recommend a craft book that focuses solely on short fiction like "Creating Short Fiction" by Damon Knight does? If the book has a #specfic bent, all the better.
#writingcommunity #writesky
#writingcommunity #writesky
August 18, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Can anyone recommend a craft book that focuses solely on short fiction like "Creating Short Fiction" by Damon Knight does? If the book has a #specfic bent, all the better.
#writingcommunity #writesky
#writingcommunity #writesky
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A great question from Anna here. I don't have any useful answers, I'm afraid. Perhaps someone out there does?
Can anyone recommend a craft book that focuses solely on short fiction like "Creating Short Fiction" by Damon Knight does? If the book has a #specfic bent, all the better.
#writingcommunity #writesky
#writingcommunity #writesky
September 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A great question from Anna here. I don't have any useful answers, I'm afraid. Perhaps someone out there does?
A great question from Anna here. I don't have any useful answers, I'm afraid. Perhaps someone out there does?
Can anyone recommend a craft book that focuses solely on short fiction like "Creating Short Fiction" by Damon Knight does? If the book has a #specfic bent, all the better.
#writingcommunity #writesky
#writingcommunity #writesky
September 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A great question from Anna here. I don't have any useful answers, I'm afraid. Perhaps someone out there does?
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Check out what's happening at The Sunlight Press and find out who is judging our Fall Flash Fiction contest!
bit.ly/3JE7Ejb
bit.ly/3JE7Ejb
September 1, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Check out what's happening at The Sunlight Press and find out who is judging our Fall Flash Fiction contest!
bit.ly/3JE7Ejb
bit.ly/3JE7Ejb
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Call for collaborative stories👇
Open for general subs through September 13th (which is also our dear @terrilinndavis.bsky.social’s bday so give her something good to read)!
www.icebreakerslit.com/submissions
www.icebreakerslit.com/submissions
September 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Call for collaborative stories👇
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📬 Writers, we’re reading! Free submissions, fast responses, and we pay $25 per accepted piece. What are you waiting for?
Submit here: buff.ly/3OYTRme
Submit here: buff.ly/3OYTRme
September 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
📬 Writers, we’re reading! Free submissions, fast responses, and we pay $25 per accepted piece. What are you waiting for?
Submit here: buff.ly/3OYTRme
Submit here: buff.ly/3OYTRme
Got my first full MS request yesterday after six years of writing. Very grateful, whatever happens next! #writingcommunity
September 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Got my first full MS request yesterday after six years of writing. Very grateful, whatever happens next! #writingcommunity
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As a starting point, here is a selection of the UK literary agents who represent fiction I've found thus far here. I'll update with anyone I've missed or who joins in the future.
go.bsky.app/HdLHW7X
go.bsky.app/HdLHW7X
November 21, 2024 at 1:23 PM