Cardiff-adjacent folks: Booking is now open for this event, which is part of this year's Being Human festival (that's the research one, sadly not the 'vampires and werewolves living in Bristol' one... Saturday 14th November, The Museum of Cardiff.

Still time to sign up!

Starting next week with @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social a chance to deep-dive through the world of Queer TV, from early representation, revolutionary shows like Queer as Folk, Gay aliens in Doctor Who, and Teen shows like Heartstopper... www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

This Saturday! Fancy a deep dive into Queer Musical theatre? history, impact and what it can teach us? Join me for an online workshop with @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

Of many things I'm nerdy about in this life, RomComs are high up the list. So I was thrilled Nora Perone asked me to be on the brilliant 'When Rom Met Com' podcast to talk about the brilliant 'Fire Island' open.spotify.com/episode/6a78...

“Am I saying the right thing?” “How do I handle that comment?” If you’ve asked this as an educator, this LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Education masterclass is for you. 🎓 Tues 4 Nov 2025. Led by @emilygarside.bsky.social 👉 tinyurl.com/3rn2fyf2 🎟️Bluesky10EDU for 10% off #LGBTQInclusion #education

Having had (another) big-ish piece of work cancelled, I'm throwing my website out there again. I do educational workshops, EDI work and Creative Writing sessions. Experienced project manager, marketer, and administrator. emilygarside.com

So the Financial Times had a thing or two to say about women in hockey this past weekend. Turns out so did I... thenerdynotebook.substack.com/p/on-women-a...

LGBTQIA+ TV through the ages! How has LGBTQIA+ representation evolved on screen? from chaste kisses making headlines, to teen Queer TV going mainstream... From Queer as Folk to Heartstopper and everything in between!. www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

A Saturday morning of me yapping about gay musicals? If that sounds like fun, then Bishopsgate and I have the session for you... www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

Starting tonight with @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social 'An Introduction to LGBTQ+ Literature' come and join me for a dive into LGBTQIA+ literature past and present- from Oscar Wilde to Heartstopper and more... www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

I’m running a free online summit on LGBTQ+ stories and histories this weekend. And have designed so that if you show up live, you get lots of space to interact with our guests incl. @cjprince.bsky.social, @emilygarside.bsky.social, @tylekurner.bsky.social Register: seventh-row.com/livingoutloud

Friends, my first course back with @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social starts this week, and I'd love it if you could share details with any LGBTQ+ networks you're part of, or simply like-minded friends... thenerdynotebook.substack.com/p/back-and-b...

New 6-week online course exploring LGBTQIA+ literature with @emilygarside.bsky.social 📚 From hidden histories & the liberation era to the AIDS crisis & contemporary voices, discover the texts that shaped, and were shaped by, the queer community. 🗓️ 2 Oct - 6 Nov 💻 Book: https://bit.ly/42gQgaA

Turns out there's a fair bit to round up in my work with @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social This Autumn, so I've put it all in a handy blog post! thenerdynotebook.substack.com/p/back-and-b...

Starting next week with me and @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social Want to nerd out about Queer books? or add to your TBR pile? come and join in a ride from Oscar Wilde to And Tango Makes Three to Red White and Royal Blue... www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

Calling all TV nerds! I'm running a course with @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social on Queer TV- history, the good, the bad, the Queerbaiting...and why it matters. www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

Playwrights! one for you, tonight (and recording available if you can't attend live) An introduction to promoting yourself and your play. www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/london-pla...

Starting next week with me and @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social Want to nerd out about Queer books? or add to your TBR pile? come and join in a ride from Oscar Wilde to And Tango Makes Three to Red White and Royal Blue... www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

I’ve put together a very cool (FREE) summit on queer + trans stories & histories Oct 3-5. It’s got panels of experts but loads of audience participation too. Join me & @cjprince.bsky.social, @tylekurner.bsky.social, @emilygarside.bsky.social & more Save your seat: seventh-row.com/livingoutloud

As we're technically in 'Autumn' now, a little shout-out that I'd love to add to my work for the coming months A reminder of the things I do as a freelancer: EDI/Inclusion/LGBTQ workshops and consulting. LGBTQ+ history/culture workshops. Writing workshops. Editing (non-fiction/academic).

I'll be speaking at this fantastic (free online) event on 3rd October to discuss reclaiming queer and trans history on screen and in the archives- 7pm UK time/2pm ET. seventh-row.com/living-out-l...

Momentarily being all LinkedIn over here to say...I've been selected as part of the Equal Power Equal Voice cohort for this year. I'll be part of the Stonewall Cyrmu team, but I'm also excited to learn from the other fantastic groups involved.

Guess who is back with more playwrighting workshops? Me that's who. Join me for some around getting it ready to send into the big bad world with London Playwrights... www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/london-pla...

I just received a call rejecting me from a job I interviewed for two weeks ago, despite being told I'd hear by the following Tuesday. I knew I hadn't got it before I even left but imagine thinking you did well, and holding onto a shred of hope that you did. Do better employers.

Newport locals, I'm running a couple of workshops with The Place on LGBTQ+ literature this month...no no pre-reading necessary, just come along and talk Queer stories! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti...

Hello! After a summer frantically writing books, I have the capacity actually to do…well, stuff that earns money. things I do: EDI/Inclusion workshops and consulting. LGBTQ+ history and culture workshops. Creative Writing workshops. Dramaturgy. Editing (non-fiction/academic). Transcribing.

New blog- On Book Writing. Doing my best to continue lifting the lid a little on what the process looks like. thenerdynotebook.substack.com/p/on-writing...

And that’s another book “finished” That is sent off to the publisher. A long road to finished but worth marking this milestone. This one was a big one in every sense (erm sorry about the word count and all…) but I’m proud of what it will be once it gets out there (next year sometime)

Doctor Who fans in/around Abergavenny, I'll be hosting part of this event- an interview with the brilliant John Higgs...I'll also be running my own workshop in the afternoon, talking about all things Gay Doctor Who... All of this is a fundraiser for UCAN, so do come along if you can!

This past May marked a year without a 'proper job' I wanted to mark it at the time by writing something but couldn't bring myself to. It's been an incredibly difficult year of 'accidental freelancing' Some thoughts... thenerdynotebook.substack.com/p/on-survivi...

A new blog about the TED Talk process... (spoiler I cry) thenerdynotebook.substack.com/p/on-doing-a...

My TED talk is almost up to 200 views...if you've got a spare 10 minutes and want to help get it there, or are just curious why I bang on about Gay Doctor Who so much... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcsr...

In case you missed it, my TED talk went live yesterda,y AND a man has already told me I'm not funny (I wasn't actually aiming for stand-up) To find out if I am, or more accurately for a talk on Queer culture and identity, listen here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcsr...

My TED Talk is now online! In it I talk about the absence of a culture growing up, the need for finding stories that resonate and...Leo DiCaprio's stupid hair. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcsr...

As a wonderfully busy Pride month draws to a close, and job rejections have recently been rolling in, I'm putting myself back out there as available for both training and workshops, as well as other work. I do comms work, project management, editing and more.... emilygarside.com

Two workshops this week with @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social Wednesday- History of LGBTQIA activism (in person) Saturday- Introduction to LGBTQIA musicals (online) www.bishopsgate.org.uk/whats-on/act...

Cardiff folks- join me and Chris Birch tomorrow evening at Bookspace for a chat about all things Queer Culture! A perfect start to Pride weekend! www.bookspacecardiff.co.uk/products/que...

I still have a couple of Pride Month events left with @bishopsgateinst.bsky.social Join me (In person) on Wednesday 25th June for a talk on LGBTQIA+ Activism. Or why not join me online on the 28th for a chat about all things LGBTQIA+ musicals?

Cardiff Friends! I have a bookshop event this Friday... I'll be popping into the lovely Book Space Cardiff on Crwys Road to hold a chat about all things Queer Culture. Tickets are just £4, And it's a great way to kick off Cardiff Pride weekend! www.bookspacecardiff.co.uk/products/que...

This week is the start of online talks for Pride month with Bishopsgate Institute. From the history of activism, through LGBTQIA+ Literature to Queer Musicals, through to the work of Russell T Davies, there's a Pride talk for everyone! Join me online (via zoom) across June.

Still need a Pride speaker? Get in touch! With several books on the topic- from Queer musical theatre to Doctor Who I can deliver something fun, engaging AND educational for Pride! Get in touch to book me!

Wrote about what Taylor Swift getting her music back means as a fan...and how it feels to have the soundtrack we grew up with back at last. (and yes I do include the feminism leaving my body for the real lyrics to 'Better Than Revenge' in this) thenerdynotebook.substack.com/p/when-you-t...

It's Pride month, and I'm about to be doing a lot of self-promotion about workshops and the like. While inclusion isn't just for June, it is a month to show solidarity and perhaps learn something. So here's a list of where you can find me this month: thenerdynotebook.substack.com/p/pride-talks

Tomorrow's workshop- Writing LGBTQ+ Theatre: Kick off Pride Month with a Workshop on Approaching LGBTQ+ Themes in Theatre Writing. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtq-thea...

Since everyone is talking about Russell T Davies...maybe the people who actually like him will enjoy this book of mine...a romp from Queer as Folk through to Doctor Who and more www.uwp.co.uk/book/gay-ali...

One thing about me, I was raised on M*A*S*H and I can probably still quote an unhealthy amount of it. She was a Queen at a time she was often still there as the butt of everyone's jokes, but also continually made it her own. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

A lovely article on the BBC news site about our Doctor Who documentary. This was such a labour of love, and it was a joy and privilege to hear people's stories. Give it a listen before the finale maybe? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Really excited for the @robinince.bsky.social event tonight!

Come see my hockey-buddy Abi and buy her book!