Many years ago Lily Allen said in an interview that music was just a job that she didn't even really like and that she could just change and the entitlement enraged me so anything involving her is off the cards.

Top lad.

The Lonely Crowd will feature a new short story by a different author each month throughout 2026. For June, we are delighted to publish a new piece, ‘The Brutality of Fairy Tales’ by Conor Griffin. thelonelycrowd.org/2026/06/14/s...

Just heard that sales are a bit slow for this, which does sometimes happen with events but I want it to go ahead, so if you know anyone in the Oswestry area do tell them that some guy is coming to their town and he's quite funny and people seem to like what he does. 💪 #booksky

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 661: If you’ve decided to donate your services for free (eg: to a charity, or a cause you support), consider doing this. Send them a voided invoice showing your usual fee. That way, you’re donating to the cause, not giving out the message that your time is worthless.

Had a lovely night chatting to Claire Fuller about her latest novel Hunger & Thirst. @forumbooks.bsky.social Filled my cup to be back in the room with book lovers. More of this please 🙏

If you're coming along to see Astell & Woolf tomorrow Sat 23 May or just passing along the Quayside, pop in for the Feminist Book Fair hosted by Forum Books between 1 - 10pm. Find out more at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/ast...

So let’s review the last two days: -The Commonwealth prize winner likely used AI to compose their short story -The Nobel Prize-winner admits to using AI to come up with ideas -An author of a book about truth and AI has now admitted to using AI to concoct fake quotes. Why bother with anything at all

Come and take up space with me as a woman in the landscape. New zoom memoir course starting in August. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/finding-yo...

The 💥NEW💥 @tariqashkanani.bsky.social is ‘all killer, no filler’!! We’re more than thrilled he’s coming to us & would love to see you there 🗓️ May 19, 7pm 📍 the bound, Whitley Bay 🎟️ www.ticketsource.com/forumbooks/t... @viperbooks.bsky.social @thecrackmagazine.bsky.social @baytales.bsky.social

A public service announcement for writers: please be wary of scams. Canongate editors use @canongate.co.uk email addresses and will not email you from other accounts. We’ve recently heard several accounts of people who have been contacted by malicious actors claiming to be real Canongate editors.

Wicked...not on my radar or wheelhouse, tried it and only lasted 7 minutes.

the artemis crew tucking into a well-earned nando’s

60 days to go. Whether you’re drafting, editing, or almost ready to submit — now is the time. The Bridport Prize closes 31 May 23:59pm UK time. Poetry. Short Story. Flash Fiction. Novel. Enter now: www.bridportprize.org.uk #BridportPrize #WritingCompetition #AmWriting #WritersCommunity

Today's news: Someone's dead Someone's bin wasn't collected Someone's sorry you were hurt by what they said Someone made money Someone has no money Someone is going to the moon

Happy @alcs.co.uk day, also known as Sarah gets new shoes day, to all who celebrate 🥳

We’re hiring! 📣 Two weeks left to apply. The stinging Fly is looking for a part-time General Manager to support us in the areas of governance, financial management, operations and overall organisational effectiveness. 🔗https://stingingfly.org/news/general-manager/ 🗓️Deadline: 5pm, 31st March

Writing tip: be born into immense privilege.

Wondering what we're up to this Spring? 🌼 Here are some key dates to add to your calendar 🗓️ More details on the applications for our Summer School & submissions window for our magazine cover artwork will be shared via newsletter 🎨 Sign up to our newsletter for updates🔗 stingingfly.org/newsletter/

coming to Newcastle soon!!!!!! www.ncl.ac.uk/ncla/events/...

The paperback of my latest book is out on Thursday, so I'm sharing the meme again. #booksky harpercollins.co.uk/products/bro...

Board of Peace - Season 1

Hotel breakfast buffets are the best. We're eating bacon and fruit and little muffins and cheese and have orange juice, coffee and smoothies on the go. Anything goes. Give me this over any other dining experience.

Have eaten like a queen today. Eggs Benedict on soda bread for breakfast. M&S Lasagna for dinner. Coffee and carrot cake for writing chat break. Hotel burger and chips with a cheeky glass of wine for tea. Also wrote some words. Success.

SCHOOLS! Would you like £500 of FREE books?! I do a thing called "The Big Green Books 500 Club" Lovely people donate £1 each week & when I get £500, I send a school a load of books. We're close to £500, so if you'd like some books, get in touch! www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-bo...

Beyond excited that the world’s best bookstore, No Alibis is offering a special edition signed copy of #FewAndFarBetween with fancy endpapers, an extra essay and a bespoke print of the Lough Neagh archipelago. Pre-order the hell out of these beauties, when they’re gone, they’re gone.

Writing pals, I'm in #Belfast Mon-Thurs next week for a little writing retreat. Will be working mainly out of Crescent Arts Centre and would love to have a cuppa and chat writing with anyone who's around 😀

Writing pals, I'm in #Belfast Mon-Thurs next week for a little writing retreat. Will be working mainly out of Crescent Arts Centre and would love to have a cuppa and chat writing with anyone who's around 😀

Sitting up in bed because my nose is so blocked from latest lurgy kind of night. Doubt sleep will happen so time to start on this one. Obsessed with this series.

Please accept a late entry in the shape of my Indian runner duck tattoo. #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 6: Real agents don't seek out authors to represent. Real publishers don't seek out authors to publish. Neither agents nor publishers should ask authors for money. Publishers pay authors an advance plus royalties: agents take their cut from the deals they make for you.

Twas the night before Christmas, and throughout the land The sleeping arrangements were carefully planned Down in the kitchen, a picturesque scene A mattress, a pillow, a washing machine

David Walliams dropped by publisher over alleged inappropriate behaviour

Well. Unexpected.

Over 150 calls for literary competitions and submissions including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, art, photography, and more - contests, literary journals, residencies, bursaries etc - open or with deadlines in December 2025. Please share & best of luck! www.thisiswordbox.com/wordbox-blog...

First the Guides and now the WI - two institutions with a history of welcoming trans folk. Each of them forced to now exclude people they have welcomed. This is bullying, pure and simple. Well-funded, systematic and relentless bullying. It is disgusting. Who is next?

Washing says 20 minutes left. HMRC say 20 minutes wait on phone. Who will buckle first...

Saw a bloke on the West Road with what I thought was a nice scarf but was actually a magnificent beard blowing in the wind.

✍️ We’re hiring! Link to apply in our stories and the link in our bio. For the first time in over two years we are looking for an individual (maybe you!) to join our team as a bookseller and social media manager. Apply: forms.gle/UUKUjuis1ZSum9gT7 (1/3)

Final few hours of our short story competition! You can still enter here: www.galleybeggar.co.uk/prize

First ever sighting of my writing in an actual bookshop. Absolute scenes.

I'm excited to share my debut novel Communion will be released in April 2026 via @atlanticbooks.bsky.social.

First ever sighting of my writing in an actual bookshop. Absolute scenes.

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

[putting up halloween decorations] spider who lives is my hallway: THIS IS GENTRIFICATION

Spook Night in town and some very....interesting hosting from a local dignitary. Scenes straight out of Alan Partridge. Wholesome family fun 🫠

If the onset of winter gets you down, take solace in the fact that it’s just 15,000,000 seconds* till the swifts get back. *give or take