Scratch Books
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A small press dedicated to the short story. Claustrophiles…
This looks fabulous @scratchbooks.bsky.social A great roster indeed! 😍
Ian Critchley@iancritchley.bsky.social · 4w agoTop #bookpost just arrived: the latest addition to @scratchbooks.bsky.social's brilliant Reverse Engineering series in which writers discuss their own #shortstories. And what a great roster of contributors!
NEW PODCAST: In MAGIC AND MECHANICS, the latest in @scratchbooks.bsky.social ‘Reverse Engineering’ series, six writers present and disassemble one of their recent short stories. To celebrate its launch, Claire-Louise Bennett was in conversation with Ben Pester. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/c...
Top #bookpost just arrived: the latest addition to @scratchbooks.bsky.social's brilliant Reverse Engineering series in which writers discuss their own #shortstories. And what a great roster of contributors!
Really love this format - short stories accompanied by interviews with the authors about how they write @scratchbooks.bsky.social
Scratch Books@scratchbooks.bsky.social · 7mo agoAnnouncing Magic & Mechanics! Out on 12th March - featuring [prepare yourself] George Saunders, Claire-Louise Bennett, Colin Barrett, Mark Haddon, Camilla Grudova and Amber Medland! Preorder yours here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Are you looking for the magic to bring your stories together? Or should you really be looking into the mechanics of your writing? That’s a what the title of an anthology from @scratchbooks.bsky.social asks, and I’m speaking to Amber Medland about what she thinks
Scratch A4 short story competition is open for two more weeks! More info here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/scratcha4com...
A full house at the shop this evening to hear Claire-Louise Bennett and Ben Pester discussing MAGIC & MECHANICS, just out from @scratchbooks.bsky.social ,with the book's editor Tom Conaghan www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/stock/magic-...
Out today! Get yours in all good bookshops - or our online shop below…
Scratch Books@scratchbooks.bsky.social · 7mo agoAnnouncing Magic & Mechanics! Out on 12th March - featuring [prepare yourself] George Saunders, Claire-Louise Bennett, Colin Barrett, Mark Haddon, Camilla Grudova and Amber Medland! Preorder yours here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Celebrating indie publishing at the Southbank last night with @scratchbooks.bsky.social and @elfodongo.bsky.social
The Scratch Mechanic is IN… Come and get advice from Camilla Grudova, Harriet Armstrong, Rowe Irvin and Amber Medland! 10-2pm March 14th, @Foyles Charing Cross Road www.foyles.co.uk/events/the-s...
@scratchbooks.bsky.social is an indie publisher seeking to broaden the readership of the short story, cheerleading the form and helping it get the recognition it deserves! 🙌 Short story writers, get ready to pitch your work to them at our Indie Extravaganza, 23 Feb in the Salon!
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“I’ll compare them to the stories in Jesus’ Son. They’re that good.” Woah! Thank you Drew!
Drew Gummerson@drewgum.bsky.social · 7mo agoI wrote about Christmas. Or rather not. Featuring Saints by Tim MacGabhann @scratchbooks.bsky.social Marty Supreme, Saltburn royalties, a new story, and nothing about Christmas. open.substack.com/pub/drewgumm...
Announcing Magic & Mechanics! Out on 12th March - featuring [prepare yourself] George Saunders, Claire-Louise Bennett, Colin Barrett, Mark Haddon, Camilla Grudova and Amber Medland! Preorder yours here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Magic & Mechanics | Scratch Books
Featuring stories and interviews from:George SaundersClaire-Louise BennettMark HaddonCamilla GrudovaAmber MedlandColin BarrettSix of the best recent short stories, disassembled by their authors. Magic...
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Announcing The Scratch Winter Sale! For two weeks before our festive break buy all our titles with 25% off. For all the readers and writers in your life! www.scratch-books.co.uk/shop
“You know, after humans are gone, all our last traces are going to be, like, twenty-six inches of glittery stuff at the bottom of the sea. "All of human history, every century, every war, every landfill, just a little glitter, then a scatter, then gone.”
Wendy Erskine@wednesdayerskin.bsky.social · 9mo agoYeah for sure @elfodongo.bsky.social is a good pal of mine. But/And his collection Saints is terrific. Check out this @john-self.bsky.social review. @scratchbooks.bsky.social thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
Yeah for sure @elfodongo.bsky.social is a good pal of mine. But/And his collection Saints is terrific. Check out this @john-self.bsky.social review. @scratchbooks.bsky.social thecritic.co.uk/issues/novem...
From Celtic fringe to Bible belt | John Self | The Critic Magazine
When is a short story not a short story? Last month, one chapter of a novel won the BBC National Short Story Award, as a stand-alone work of fiction
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+1 for Will Wiles Also Tim MacGabhann SAINTS from @scratchbooks.bsky.social
Tickets on sale now to the Scratch Winter Party! Upstairs at Star & Garter, Poland st. Sat 6th December. There are only 40 places so get yours early! www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Read this brilliant interview here!
The London Magazine@thelondonmagazine.bsky.social · 9mo ago'Sometimes I wish I was pigeonholed more as an Irish writer, because then I’d make more money…' Joseph Williams speaks to Tim MacGabhann about his new book, Saints (@scratchbooks.bsky.social). Read the interview here: thelondonmagazine.org/interview-ti...
We are delighted to present the Dublin launch of SAINTS by Tim MacGabhann, who will be in conversation with Declan Toohey at 6.30pm on Friday 7 Nov. Admission is free and all are welcome. Space is limited so reserve a seat to avoid disappointment ➡️ linktr.ee/booksupstairs @scratchbooks.bsky.social
Another exciting piece of #bookpost - Tim MacGabhann's collection of stories published by @scratchbooks.bsky.social. Very much looking forward to reading these
SAINTS LAUNCHING TODAY! Get it in all good bookshops…
As an Irish writer living near Guadalajara, Mexico, I'm extra excited about this collection of stories coming out on Thursday Oct. 23.
Scratch Books@scratchbooks.bsky.social · 11mo agoNew title: Saints by Tim MacGabhann! Nine breathtaking tales shot through with the hallowed light of the miraculous, written in MacGabhann’s pyrotechnic exhilarating prose. Out 23rd October! Pre-order here: www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
Edited by publisher and writer Tom Conaghan, @scratchbooks.bsky.social is a small London press dedicated to the craft of the short story, publishing anthologies & collections, and organising competitions & events. You can find them at #smallpublishersfair25, London, Fri 24 / Sat 25 October
PRE-ORDER SALE! To celebrate the launch of SAINTS this Thursday 23rd October, get 25% off your pre-ordered copy! Just type Saints2310 at the checkout on or before 23rd October... www.scratch-books.co.uk/product-page...
This will be ace! Catch us all at Pearse st on 29th Nov!
Tim Groenland@groenbot.bsky.social · 10mo agoThe inaugural Dublin Small Press Fair is happening at the end of November! 30+ presses, events, readings, and more. Organised by me and @eireannmor.bsky.social. More information coming very soon - follow @dublinsmpressfair.bsky.social for updates
