writes fiction (latest book: ways of living @influxpress) | makes creative projects | runs @writeandshine morning writing events | @wcmtuk fellow | she/her
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I'm leaving Twitter but I'd love to keep in touch with you all!
You can find me on Instagram: instagram.com/gem_seltz
And Bluesky:
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And you can contact me via my website: gemmaseltzer.com/
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Hooray for @Influxpress! It's wonderful to see so much support for this brilliant, bold, thoughtful indie publisher on @Kickstarter.
The goal is in sight, they're close, so close! Do pledge or share the campaign if you're able.
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Hooray for @Influxpress! It's wonderful to see so much support for this brilliant, bold, thoughtful indie publisher on @Kickstarter.
The goal is in sight, they're close, so close! Do pledge or share the campaign if you're able.
kickstarter.com/projects/inf…
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✨ As always, make sure you also celebrate the translators! Han Kang was crafted into English by @videshi_beti @p_niyahmorris & Emily Yae Won ✨
BREAKING NEWS
The 2024 #NobelPrize in Literature is awarded to the South Korean author Han Kang “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.”
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@WednesdayErskin has very kindly reserved a spot at our sold out workshop tomorrow morning - for someone who otherwise might not be able to attend.
DM Wendy if you’d like to take up this generous offer!
If you are about early this Thursday morning I'm doing a little session for Write & Shine on closeness - and distance - in the city. If you kinda fancy it but maybe don't have the £ at pres DM me. booking.write-and-shine.com
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Explore the city in your writing!
Write & Shine's (@writeandshine) autumn season of early morning writing workshops is an invitation to look up and around. The programme explores the urban environment, buildings and architecture. All virtual, via Zoom! booking.write-and-shine.com/
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I have 2 free tickets to this event tomorrow which will celebrate the life & poetry of Michael Donaghy, kindly donated by someone who can no longer make it. If you would benefit from a free ticket, please drop me a DM, first come first served tinyurl.com/wd8566sb
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Explore the city in your writing!
@writeandshine's autumn season of early morning writing workshops is an invitation to look up and around. The programme explores the urban environment, buildings and architecture. All virtual, via Zoom! booking.write-and-shine.com/
ALT Illustration of buildings with people reading or writing inside them.
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Looking for inspiration? @gemseltz is back with a series of early morning #creativewriting #workshops in the @theroyalparks. Starts on 28 September (a Saturday) from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
We're excited to be back in @theroyalparks this autumn for another set of early morning creative writing workshops. It's so inspiring to write and explore the parks as the sun rises!
First up: Sat 28 September (7:30-10:30am), Kensington Gardens 🍂
royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/w…
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Great news! #YoungWritersCollective is open to sign ups until Sunday 29 September! If you're a SE London-based writer aged 16-25, do look at this free opportunity to connect with other young creatives and create work for #DeptfordLitFest!
@STWevents
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We're excited to be back in @theroyalparks this autumn for another set of early morning creative writing workshops. It's so inspiring to write and explore the parks as the sun rises!
First up: Sat 28 September (7:30-10:30am), Kensington Gardens 🍂
royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/w…
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Thanks for sharing @STWevents! Such a great opportunity to try out the inspiring @writeandshine with these nourishing taster sessions 🌻
Only a few days left of Write & Shine's Summer Festival! A feast of creativity, with a delicious programme on writing, food, memory and taste. You can try a £5 taster session this Thursday 29 Aug (7-7.30am, virtual) exploring the things that nourish us!
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We're excited to be back in @theroyalparks this autumn for another set of early morning creative writing workshops. It's so inspiring to write and explore the parks as the sun rises!
First up: Sat 28 September (7:30-10:30am), Kensington Gardens 🍂
royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/w…
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Exciting News! We have a number of awards and prizes currently open for submissions - check them out ⬇️
🏆 RSL Giles St Aubyn Awards for Non-Fiction
🏆 RSL Literature Matters Awards
🏆 V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize
For more details and how to apply: bit.ly/RSL_AwardsPrizes
ALT Text on white background with orange, yellow, and green banners. Text reads 'RSL Awards and Prizes currently open for submissions / AUG 30 RSL Giles St Aubyn Awards for Non Fiction / Sept 6 RSL Literature Matters Awards / SEPT 13 VS Pritchett Short Story Prize / link
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@TLCUK are hosting #ConsciousWritingMonth through September.
A series of workshops, readings, and talks for writers aiming to lead more conscious creative lives. Dive into weekly themes: Conscious Mind, Body, Climate & Society.
Find out more here: l.muz.kr/4LK
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We've opened up a couple of places for this event so do join us if you can!
Food with Friends,
This evening: Mon 19 (6.30pm) &
Tomorrow: Tue 20 August (7.15am, virtual)
booking.write-and-shine.com
Tomorrow, we host a two-part writing workshop with photographer Sophie Davidson on how cooking and eating together forges friendships and connections.
Food with Friends, Mon 19 (6.30pm) & Tue 20 August (7.15am, virtual) booking.write-and-shine.com/
Image by Sophie Davidson
Tomorrow! This will be lovely, I think you should come!
Tomorrow, we host a two-part writing workshop with photographer Sophie Davidson on how cooking and eating together forges friendships and connections.
Food with Friends, Mon 19 (6.30pm) & Tue 20 August (7.15am, virtual) booking.write-and-shine.com/
Image by Sophie Davidson
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If you fancy having a go at one of the brilliant @writeandshine workshops but aren't sure where to start, try one of these tasters as part of the Summer Festival which begins tomorrow! 🌞
Pals, we've introduced £5 taster sessions!
For our Summer Festival (16-30 August), you can enjoy 30-minute taster sessions inspired by poetry, cooking and all the things that nourish us.
Dates/times: 21, 27, 29 Aug, 7-7.30am, virtual via Zoom.
booking.write-and-shine.com/
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We begin our Summer Festival tomorrow with a delicious writing workshop, inspired by the foods favoured by writers. A morning of creativity and culinary possibilities with Katherine Mansfield's cream puffs!
Delicious Writing
Friday 16 August (6.15-9am)
booking.write-and-shine.com/
Just a few places remaining now!
Join photographer Sophie Davidson for a two-part writing workshop on food and friendship!
Sophie created the gorgeous culinary portrait project 'Women Cook For Me' showcasing women and the food that makes them happy.
Food with Friends
19 & 20 August
booking.write-and-shine.com/
