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Online courses | workshops | writing retreats | community | tea | biscuits | swearing | gold stars ⭐️
Introducing the TWO new CEOs at Writers' HQ.
After the tragic and untimely loss of Willow the Anti-work Cat earlier this year, it was not possible to find a single feline capable of filling the position and so after interviewing many cat-idates, we agreed on a job share.
After the tragic and untimely loss of Willow the Anti-work Cat earlier this year, it was not possible to find a single feline capable of filling the position and so after interviewing many cat-idates, we agreed on a job share.
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Introducing the TWO new CEOs at Writers' HQ.
After the tragic and untimely loss of Willow the Anti-work Cat earlier this year, it was not possible to find a single feline capable of filling the position and so after interviewing many cat-idates, we agreed on a job share.
After the tragic and untimely loss of Willow the Anti-work Cat earlier this year, it was not possible to find a single feline capable of filling the position and so after interviewing many cat-idates, we agreed on a job share.
It's newsletter day and we've got a little gift for you. Go check your inbox and then drop us a gif right here!
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It's newsletter day and we've got a little gift for you. Go check your inbox and then drop us a gif right here!
The science is in! Tag yourself on the graph of mercurial confidence.
Also sign up for Five Days of Writemas and we'll keep you at the top of the graph for longer.
writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...
Also sign up for Five Days of Writemas and we'll keep you at the top of the graph for longer.
writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...
November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The science is in! Tag yourself on the graph of mercurial confidence.
Also sign up for Five Days of Writemas and we'll keep you at the top of the graph for longer.
writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...
Also sign up for Five Days of Writemas and we'll keep you at the top of the graph for longer.
writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...
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I had a great session at @writershq.bsky.social yesterday and got myself two gold stars!
If I have to give myself stickers and snacks to write my PhD work then so be it.
Chufty badges all round!
If I have to give myself stickers and snacks to write my PhD work then so be it.
Chufty badges all round!
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I had a great session at @writershq.bsky.social yesterday and got myself two gold stars!
If I have to give myself stickers and snacks to write my PhD work then so be it.
Chufty badges all round!
If I have to give myself stickers and snacks to write my PhD work then so be it.
Chufty badges all round!
Reposted by Writers’ HQ
Received some lovely book mail yesterday! Thank you to Joanne and Derek for sending the latest issue of The Waxed Lemon and for publishing my wee flash 'Genesis' 🍎 Also thank you to @smokelong.bsky.social where this story started and @writershq.bsky.social for all the amazing feedback!
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Received some lovely book mail yesterday! Thank you to Joanne and Derek for sending the latest issue of The Waxed Lemon and for publishing my wee flash 'Genesis' 🍎 Also thank you to @smokelong.bsky.social where this story started and @writershq.bsky.social for all the amazing feedback!
Super excited to run the Writing for Neurospicies workshop at Tameside Library tonight. Even more excited that it's sold out! 😍🌶️
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Super excited to run the Writing for Neurospicies workshop at Tameside Library tonight. Even more excited that it's sold out! 😍🌶️
BREAKING NEWS: This just in from the South Pole.
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
BREAKING NEWS: This just in from the South Pole.
Okay team. It's newsletter day. We await your gif with not insignificant trepidation...
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Okay team. It's newsletter day. We await your gif with not insignificant trepidation...
Here's our pick of the best writing comps and subs for November. Join the WHQ slubbers club and send your stories into the world. Go go go!
writershq.co.uk/5-competitio...
writershq.co.uk/5-competitio...
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Here's our pick of the best writing comps and subs for November. Join the WHQ slubbers club and send your stories into the world. Go go go!
writershq.co.uk/5-competitio...
writershq.co.uk/5-competitio...
Absolutely appalled to report that it's time to sign up for Five Days of Write-mas already.
We know you don’t have time to do the full 24 day shebang, so we’re packing it all into five.
writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...
We know you don’t have time to do the full 24 day shebang, so we’re packing it all into five.
writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Absolutely appalled to report that it's time to sign up for Five Days of Write-mas already.
We know you don’t have time to do the full 24 day shebang, so we’re packing it all into five.
writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...
We know you don’t have time to do the full 24 day shebang, so we’re packing it all into five.
writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...
A moment of silence please for the hard work and dedication of all those who work tirelessly to keep writers fully stocked with existential pain
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A moment of silence please for the hard work and dedication of all those who work tirelessly to keep writers fully stocked with existential pain
In case you were wondering how serious we are about Write November, @fictionalsarah.substack.com is missing a K-Pop Demon Hunters sing-along to run the Set Yourself Up for Write November workshop at 1pm. It's THAT serious.
November 1, 2025 at 12:24 PM
In case you were wondering how serious we are about Write November, @fictionalsarah.substack.com is missing a K-Pop Demon Hunters sing-along to run the Set Yourself Up for Write November workshop at 1pm. It's THAT serious.
Write November starts TODAY!
Plus! Also! Too! As well! Here's all the lovely writing events coming up at WHQ this month.
Remember, there are no writing retreats in December so get your writerly fix in now.
Come hang with the cool kids (that's us. We're the cool kids. Look how cool we are: 67!).
Plus! Also! Too! As well! Here's all the lovely writing events coming up at WHQ this month.
Remember, there are no writing retreats in December so get your writerly fix in now.
Come hang with the cool kids (that's us. We're the cool kids. Look how cool we are: 67!).
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Write November starts TODAY!
Plus! Also! Too! As well! Here's all the lovely writing events coming up at WHQ this month.
Remember, there are no writing retreats in December so get your writerly fix in now.
Come hang with the cool kids (that's us. We're the cool kids. Look how cool we are: 67!).
Plus! Also! Too! As well! Here's all the lovely writing events coming up at WHQ this month.
Remember, there are no writing retreats in December so get your writerly fix in now.
Come hang with the cool kids (that's us. We're the cool kids. Look how cool we are: 67!).
It's that time! How's your writing month been? Tell us your writerly tricks and treats and pick your star ⭐️
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's that time! How's your writing month been? Tell us your writerly tricks and treats and pick your star ⭐️
Newsletter day, baby! Are you feeling GOOD? Fuck yeah! Let's gooooooo. Wang us yer gif right here in this spot.
And remember, Write November starts TOMORROW!
Sign your glorious butt up right here writershq.co.uk/write-november/
And remember, Write November starts TOMORROW!
Sign your glorious butt up right here writershq.co.uk/write-november/
October 31, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Newsletter day, baby! Are you feeling GOOD? Fuck yeah! Let's gooooooo. Wang us yer gif right here in this spot.
And remember, Write November starts TOMORROW!
Sign your glorious butt up right here writershq.co.uk/write-november/
And remember, Write November starts TOMORROW!
Sign your glorious butt up right here writershq.co.uk/write-november/
YESSS! We're going to write so hard we vibrate. Join us, yeah?
⚡️Grow a sustainable, joyful writing practice
⚡️Flexible goals that work for you
⚡️Smash said goals with SEVEN awesome workshops
⚡️Expert guidance and the best community
Sign up now writershq.co.uk/write-november/
⚡️Grow a sustainable, joyful writing practice
⚡️Flexible goals that work for you
⚡️Smash said goals with SEVEN awesome workshops
⚡️Expert guidance and the best community
Sign up now writershq.co.uk/write-november/
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
YESSS! We're going to write so hard we vibrate. Join us, yeah?
⚡️Grow a sustainable, joyful writing practice
⚡️Flexible goals that work for you
⚡️Smash said goals with SEVEN awesome workshops
⚡️Expert guidance and the best community
Sign up now writershq.co.uk/write-november/
⚡️Grow a sustainable, joyful writing practice
⚡️Flexible goals that work for you
⚡️Smash said goals with SEVEN awesome workshops
⚡️Expert guidance and the best community
Sign up now writershq.co.uk/write-november/
Name all the WHQers in their Halloween get-up and win an extra gold star ⭐️🦇
October 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Name all the WHQers in their Halloween get-up and win an extra gold star ⭐️🦇
It's that time! Got the newsletter? Read the newsletter? Fire under butt duly lit? Wang us your gif right here!
October 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It's that time! Got the newsletter? Read the newsletter? Fire under butt duly lit? Wang us your gif right here!
October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Writing, tea, friends, joy. Bliss 😍
Let's do this one last time in 2025...
Birmingham, 26 Oct & 16 Nov
Bradford, 2 Nov
Brighton, 1 Nov & 22 Nov
Chichester, 9 Nov
Edinburgh, 9 Nov
Leeds, 8 Nov
Walthamstow, 15 Nov SOLD OUT
Book now writershq.co.uk/creative-wri...
Let's do this one last time in 2025...
Birmingham, 26 Oct & 16 Nov
Bradford, 2 Nov
Brighton, 1 Nov & 22 Nov
Chichester, 9 Nov
Edinburgh, 9 Nov
Leeds, 8 Nov
Walthamstow, 15 Nov SOLD OUT
Book now writershq.co.uk/creative-wri...
October 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Writing, tea, friends, joy. Bliss 😍
Let's do this one last time in 2025...
Birmingham, 26 Oct & 16 Nov
Bradford, 2 Nov
Brighton, 1 Nov & 22 Nov
Chichester, 9 Nov
Edinburgh, 9 Nov
Leeds, 8 Nov
Walthamstow, 15 Nov SOLD OUT
Book now writershq.co.uk/creative-wri...
Let's do this one last time in 2025...
Birmingham, 26 Oct & 16 Nov
Bradford, 2 Nov
Brighton, 1 Nov & 22 Nov
Chichester, 9 Nov
Edinburgh, 9 Nov
Leeds, 8 Nov
Walthamstow, 15 Nov SOLD OUT
Book now writershq.co.uk/creative-wri...
The in-house 10 year old redesigned the Writers' HQ logo.
Should we make it official?
Disclaimer: We do not condone 10 year olds swearing in this manner.
Follow up disclaimer: Although we do find it mildly amusing.
Should we make it official?
Disclaimer: We do not condone 10 year olds swearing in this manner.
Follow up disclaimer: Although we do find it mildly amusing.
October 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The in-house 10 year old redesigned the Writers' HQ logo.
Should we make it official?
Disclaimer: We do not condone 10 year olds swearing in this manner.
Follow up disclaimer: Although we do find it mildly amusing.
Should we make it official?
Disclaimer: We do not condone 10 year olds swearing in this manner.
Follow up disclaimer: Although we do find it mildly amusing.
Read the newsletter? Sacred writing mantra on your forehead? Wang us yer gif!
October 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Read the newsletter? Sacred writing mantra on your forehead? Wang us yer gif!
Hey do you remember when Kathy tried to resign to focus on her PhD and we wouldn't let her... 😅
writershq.co.uk/whq-event/fl...
October 31st at 8pm! On All Hallows Eve I'll be hosting the annual Flash Face Off open mic night over @writershq.bsky.social alongside renowned Victorian Spiritualist ,Madame Morte! Invitations in the link. join us! It's free and all who dare are welcome!💀
October 31st at 8pm! On All Hallows Eve I'll be hosting the annual Flash Face Off open mic night over @writershq.bsky.social alongside renowned Victorian Spiritualist ,Madame Morte! Invitations in the link. join us! It's free and all who dare are welcome!💀
Flash Face Off Live: Halloween Special with Kathy Hoyle - Writers' HQ
You are cordially invited to an evening of spiritual communion at the Flash Face Off Live Halloween Special 👻
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October 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Hey do you remember when Kathy tried to resign to focus on her PhD and we wouldn't let her... 😅
It's true. And you are doing a great fucking job. Yes you are.
You've got this ✊
You've got this ✊
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It's true. And you are doing a great fucking job. Yes you are.
You've got this ✊
You've got this ✊
Unpopular opinion but you need to do what the image says...
(And join the WHQ Guide to Productivity, which is FREE, because we like you. Yes we do. writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...)
(And join the WHQ Guide to Productivity, which is FREE, because we like you. Yes we do. writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...)
October 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Unpopular opinion but you need to do what the image says...
(And join the WHQ Guide to Productivity, which is FREE, because we like you. Yes we do. writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...)
(And join the WHQ Guide to Productivity, which is FREE, because we like you. Yes we do. writershq.co.uk/the-writers-...)