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That’s excellent! Congratulations, John and Elle.

Thanks @katemachon and @raine.

I have no idea when the shortlist will be announced. I didn’t even know the longlist was out until I saw someone twitting about it! There are so many great and experienced writers on that list I’m really chuffed I made it that far.

Congrats @johnalty and @elle – that’s great news and I’ll keep fingers crossed for teh next stage – when is the short list announced?

Congratulations John and Elle.

Congrats @johnalty

Turns out I’m on the Longlist too.

I do too. I’m really annoyed with myself for not entering the last one. I had an idea and half the words down but I ran out of time…

Thanks, @JaneShuff

Congratulations @Johnalty. Lovely news!

I made the long list for the Ink Tears Short Story Competition 2018.

Nice… my kind of prompt.

Oh, wow, Philippa! What a journey! And you are still standing – and your book is going to be in the world. It’s so brilliant to read all of this – the lows and the highs. Thank you so much for posting. And a great big huge Well done! You did it!

Thanks so much, guys. Good advice @bren on the pacing! SO important.

I’ll let you know how the next phase goes…..

Thank you @johnalty and well deserved Jonathan @jd73. As Daeds said, a tour de force. I really enjoyed both your piece and his.

Brilliant – thanks John and well done Jonathan, a tour-de-force of purple prose

I’m buzzing for you. What a ride! And thank you so much for taking the time to tell us honestly what it is actually like.

Philippa, huge congratulations. I was riding the roller coaster with you. I know it was a long journey and a heck of a ride but to read it…not sure I could do it. Maybe thirty years ago.
I agree with you, writing can be damn terrifying. I often wonder why I put myself through it.
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The results are in!

Jonathan: A really clever piece of writing, wry observation. Excellent.

Libby: A pleasing little tale, well written and with a message. Good job.

Daedalus: Hugely enjoyable and accomplished description of life with a new puppy and the utter contentment that comes with its unreserved adoration. Liked it a lot.

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I look forward to reading that a Denizen wins the comp!
Sad I missed it.