Northern writer of ‘You Made Me Forget Myself’ (fiction) ✍️WriteNow2020 ✍️ (She/her)
Lincolnshire, England
Joined October 2019
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Couldn’t believe my luck when I was chosen for this! 🙌
Was a bit nervous ahead of my session but @kirstylogan was really easy to talk to and her insight/guidance was invaluable. ☺️
So appreciative to her for giving up her time and expertise to help me. ❤️
#WritingCommunity
I’m offering a free mentoring/editing session (worth £200) to an aspiring writer who is also a parent and primary carer to their child. It's a short application. Deadline is midnight, Sun 13 Feb: forms.gle/GY2xbcjQhdeV339u5
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I’m incredibly proud to have written and published ‘The Professional Face Painter’.
A book about confidence, boundaries, professionalism and the realities of managing a small business, told through the world of face painting.
Available on Amazon now
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Serious Educating Rita vibes as I head into London for my first evening class with @cbcreative ✍️📚
Looking forward to meeting my fellow course newbies!
Hearing Ela Lee read from her debut novel on the @PrimadonnaFest stage gave me chills…then I began binge-listening on audible and couldn’t stop! Thoroughly neglected my work, friends and family and finished in record time 😅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ audible.co.uk/pd/B0CB45BFJ3?…
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Is it Time to stop calling it “domestic abuse” or “violence against women & girls”?
It’s MALE VIOLENCE
When we identify the perpetrator rather than just the victim, we have a chance of eliminating it because we focus on the cause & not only it’s effect
Ad in The Metro yesterday claimed ‘Success is… making the school run, the morning run and your first meeting by 9am.’
The images were of a woman; a gorgeous woman who had also, presumably, found time to shower and do her hair/full make-up before 9am. 1/5
05:45: Wake
06:00: Morning run (leaving supportive partner with the kids)
07:00: Shower, hair, make-up, dress (leaving the supportive partner to continue taking care of the kids)
08:00: Meeting (still leaving the supportive partner to care for the kids)
08:30: School run 4/5
OFFICIALLY start work: 09:00 🫠
Listen, I love how flexible working has widened employment options for mums (and a big YAY for supportive partners! 🥳) But I’ve had mornings like this. They aren’t my definition of success.
Yet the messaging is insidious.
#EverydaySexism 5/5
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Today marks 7 years since the Grenfell Tower fire, so we remember all those who lost their lives and stand by those impacted by that tragic night. Our Support Line remains open on 0800 389 8820 should any members of the fire services community across the UK feel the need to talk.
I don’t know whether to shout or cry… either way, I’m despairing 🤬😭
“It’s an energy that we’re talking about, not just a social status. It’s been tough if you’re from a working-class area. You grow up with a different understanding of the world than if you’ve never struggled with money. That energy is so powerful. theguardian.com/tv-and-radio…
Securing a place on #WriteNow (2020) kickstarted my writing adventure. 😊
At last count, @PenguinUKBooks has published 20 debut authors through this scheme… and many more of the alumni have found publication success elsewhere.
What have you got to lose? 🤷🏻♀️
Good luck! 🍀
#WriteNow is back! 🥳 Our programme to give writers from under-represented backgrounds in publishing the tools, information and access needed to navigate the book industry. Find out more and apply by Sunday 16 June 👉 bit.ly/4aCF8qJ
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Not a football person but wow, this is powerful, important, and deserves 2 mins of your time. Please watch - to the end. #WorldMentalHealthDay
𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁.
Check in on those around you.
#WorldMentalHealthDay | #YouAreNotAlone | @samaritans
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GLORIOUS!!!!!
Support your library!!!!
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Our social media librarian finally saw #Barbie over the weekend 🤷♂️
Yesterday, I had my best @PrimadonnaFest moment yet - basking in the reflected glory of @preetikdhillon (from the #WriteNow 2020 gang) as she took centre stage to talk about her brilliant debut 😍
The book’s out in September! 👍
Back @PrimadonnaFest for another fab weekend of inspiration and bookish fun!
Really enjoyed this workshop from @writingaroundt1 - thank you Anna Jefferson for adding some excellent exercises to my writing toolbox 🤩
Was privileged to be one of the early readers for this and can’t wait to read the final version! Lucy’s writing is insanely good, and she could not be better placed to deliver on this intriguing and inspiring subject matter 🔥
Six weeks today until you can hold The Exiled in your hands - and here's its beautiful cover! I'm so pleased to have been able to use a colour photo, rather than a black and white one, which can make our recent history feel further away. More here! hachette.co.uk/titles/lucy-f…
⬇️ Brilliant Writing Around The Kids episode with @Mrssmithmunday - insightful chat, and Nikki’s reading gave me goosebumps! 😱
Went on to buy *Look What You Made Me Do* on Audible and couldn’t stop listening… Was properly gripped, loved it! ❤️
Brilliant new episode of the WATK podcast dropping tomorrow (Friday) at 7am. This week’s chat is with the fab @Mrssmithmunday including a reading from her novel, Look What You Made Me Do 🎧 #podcast #writing #reading #booktwitter #authorlife
This PAID summer internship with @PenguinUKBooks is only open to those from less privileged socioeconomic backgrounds.👏
Good luck to everyone applying! 🍀
#WritingCommunity
Applications for our 2023 paid summer internship close THIS Friday! Apply today: bit.ly/40OE39Q
In the late 2000s, whenever I could, I’d spend the weekend at my parents’ to escape my unhappy marriage.
The 5 hour drive back to London on Sunday evening, knowing what I was heading back to, was made that bit more bearable by Paul and Malcolm on BBC Radio 2. #RIPPaulOGrady 💔
Rest in peace Paul O’Grady.
You will be forever loved, always missed and never forgotten.
Sending love to your family, friends and fans.
#PaulOGrady
