@HelenBleck

Freelance editor/proofreader and recent graduate of the UofG Fantasy MLitt. https://xitter.cf/t.co/CD1sbI6ayk. Also tweets @BleckBooks.

 East Lothian, Scotland
Joined November 2008
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If you're a #freelancer in the creative sector in Scotland, you might find this an interesting survey to complete, esp if considering making changes this year but would appreciate some support doing that. I did, anyway (though whether it will make a difference, who knows).
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@culturescotgov13 Jan 2025
Culture Secretary @AngusRobertson has confirmed Dame Sue Bruce will chair the independent review of @CreativeScots. A new survey to help inform the scope of the review has also been launched today. More ▶️ ow.ly/EQ0150UFaJ6
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.@LittleBrownUK is looking for someone passionate in literary fiction and non-fiction to be their Publicity Assistant to bring books to a wider audience. Apply: rebrand.ly/v3zq945
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.@HodderEd3to11 @HodderEd11to19 is looking for a Sales Support Assistant to support the work of the busy UK Sales team. This is a highly varied role at the heart of our UK team. Apply now: rebrand.ly/f55b46
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Come and explore our excellent Special Collections! Funded fellowships - deadline January 6th.
UofGlasgowASC@UofGlasgowASC22 Nov 2024
📢Visiting Research Fellowships @uofglibrary are now open for applications! We’re delighted to invite scholars from across the globe to apply to work with our unique research collections #UofGLibraryFellows Apply here: gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/library/… 🗓️Closing date: 6th January 2025
Postcard style image showing a researcher at a desk with a laptop and magnifying glass with a plate supported on a rest showing an image of a building. Bookshelves and other researchers viewing volumes on book cushion supports can be seen in the background. A text box on the left contains the following text: Supported by the Friends of Glasgow University Library and the William Lind Foundation, the University of Glasgow Library is pleased to announce our annual Visiting Research Fellowships to support scholars from across academic disciplines to come to Glasgow to work on our unique research collections managed by Archives & Special Collections. Apply online by 6th January 2025 https://www.gla.ac.uk/library/researchfellows/.

ALT Postcard style image showing a researcher at a desk with a laptop and magnifying glass with a plate supported on a rest showing an image of a building. Bookshelves and other researchers viewing volumes on book cushion supports can be seen in the background. A text box on the left contains the following text: Supported by the Friends of Glasgow University Library and the William Lind Foundation, the University of Glasgow Library is pleased to announce our annual Visiting Research Fellowships to support scholars from across academic disciplines to come to Glasgow to work on our unique research collections managed by Archives & Special Collections. Apply online by 6th January 2025 https://www.gla.ac.uk/library/researchfellows/.

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Booktokers, bloggers, media folks etc - you can request proofs via @DoubledayUK here: penguinrandomhouse.eu.resear…
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An excellent opportunity for the right person jobs.ac.uk/job/DJT402/lectur… Please RT @WritersofColour @canongatebooks @liambell_writes @lancaster_words @OUScotland @scotlit @StrathclydeCW @forum_writers @CovePark @edbookfest @AyeWrite
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Exciting to see my forthcoming #Cymera workshop here! Looking forward to delivering this in person. If you plan to do this and have any questions in advance, DM me 🙂 I promise editors are not as scary as you might think!
Cymera Festival@CymeraF22 Apr 2024
📝 Workshop: Working with an Editor - Why? What? How? 📅 Saturday, 1 June at 10am Book your spot now: cymerafestival.co.uk/cymera2…
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This is a really fun thing to do - I did it a few years ago, and as a bonus got to see some amazing speakers I might well have missed otherwise. Check it out ...
Cymera Festival@CymeraF11 Apr 2024
We are now looking for volunteers to help us over the festival weekend (Friday 31st May until Sunday 2nd June 2024) 📣 If you are interested in volunteering during #Cymera2024, please fill out our Volunteer Sign-Up form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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A round-up of all the in-person and digital panels happening at #Cymera2024 on Sunday, 2 June ⬇️ On Sunday we also have SEVEN workshops, agent one-to-ones, an open mic, live performances and more! View the full #Cymera2024 programme: cymerafestival.co.uk/cymera2…
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🎉 Early Booking for #Cymera2024 is NOW OPEN! 🎉 Early booking access is available to Weekend Pass holders and Cymera members from 10am TODAY (Monday 8 April). Don't have a Weekend Pass yet? You can still get one: cymerafestival.co.uk/weekend…
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Hey there writers! It's the end of another week, the sun is (briefly) shining, and it's time for another #FiveThingsFriday! 5 #writing opportunities you can apply for over the coming weekend. Keyboards at the ready? Let's do this: 🧵
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💞📚 SAVE THE DATE! 💞📚 Happy Valentine's Day We're delighted to announce that our 2024 festival will be taking place on FRIDAY 27TH AND SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 📍Morningside United Church, EH10 4DH WATCH THIS SPACE for event and workshop details coming soon!
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You have two opportunities this Saturday (17th) to find out about women’s history in Edinburgh with me you lucky things! 😁 10am 2hrs New Town 2pm 1hr heart of the old town ruthboreham.com/tours
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An exciting online event from @moniackmhor with guest @leoneross reading from her short fiction and in conversation with writer Yan Ge. All welcome!
Leone Ross@leoneross30 Jan 2024
I think you should come listen to the astonishing writer Yan Ge and I talk all things short stories! Link below. Would be good to see you 😊
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A little news from us: we're going on hiatus, for one calendar year. Don’t be alarmed; we’re not closing down. But we are taking a break, for reasons of sanity. Let us tell you why, here: extrateeth.co.uk/news/going-…
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At last, this week, after so much work and pressure, @Scotparl might just legislate to tackle Scotland's disgrace: raptor persecution. Let's do it.
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We're running a competition for a double pass to our awards next week! Simply go to our Instagram @creativeedinburgh to find out more
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Less than 2 weeks now till the Cymera Writers' Conference! I'll be doing an online session on Working with an Editor - lots of tips! And questions answered 🙂
Cymera Festival@CymeraF4 Nov 2023
TWO WEEKS TO GO! Our inaugural Writers' Conference is just around the corner, with talks and workshops for genre (and non-genre) writers at all stages of their writing career. Join us in person or online!
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Nice writing residency opportunity for crime writers based in Scotland covepark.org/announcing-loch… (application deadline 6pm on 4 Dec)
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The finalists of this year's @CreativeEdin Awards have been announced and the event at The Biscuit Factory on Friday 17 November will showcase the finalists and winners of 10 categories - as well as toasting to 12 years of Creative Edinburgh. whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/new…

Find out the finalists of the 2023 Creative Edinburgh Awards | News | What's On Edinburgh

Recognising and celebrating outstanding contributions to the industry, the ceremony at The Biscuit Factory on Friday 17 November will showcase the finalists and winners.

whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk
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