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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 1d

I'd love to write for you after #TV success with Waffle's After School Club (BBC) & Hollyoaks (Channel 4)! Jack Thorne called me "a tremendous talent". I've written for @BAFTA winners, developed my own shows with major #ProductionCompanies, + am commissioned to adapt a classic Penguin Books novel. ✍️

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Scholastic UK @scholasticuk.bsky.social · 9d

Today's the day! Huge congratulations to @billwood.bsky.social on the publication of Be Right Back.

Amber, Jonesy, Cam and Buffy have officially split up for college... until Sanera calls them home.

Be Right Back is out now 🔍

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Simon James Green @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social · 12d

Banned Books Week… so here’s LLAMA GLAMARAMA by me and Garry Parsons - banned in some places in the US because it *checks notes* “promotes a social justice agenda.”

It’s about a llama who likes dancing.

Me, holding up a copy of Llama Glamarama, a picture book featuring a gold foil cover with Larry the llama on the front, and the word ‘banned’ overlaying it.

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Index on Censorship @indexoncensorship.org · 9d

Award-winning author @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social was cancelled from #UK school visits & faced online abuse for his books. For #BannedBookWeekUK, he reminds us of the importance of books in offering young people a window into the diverse world we live in: www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw...

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 8d

Tonight??

Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 9d

Is anyone going tomorrow night?? @ Picturehouse Central

www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...

Knives Out + Glass Onion with Rian Johnson Q&A | Showtimes and Tickets

We're thrilled to welcome writer & director Rian Johnson for a very special Q&A screening, hosted by filmmaker Nia DaCosta. Part of A Rian Johnson Retrospective at Picturehouse Central.  ...

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · Sep 2

WAFFLE'S AFTER SCHOOL CLUB is now available on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer!!! It has been such a joy to write for this wonderful show, and work alongside all the series' incredible Writers, Producers, Cast & Crew!!! 🐶

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

CBeebies - Waffle's After School Club

Sitcom fun with Waffle the Wonder Dog at after-school club.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 9d

Is anyone going tomorrow night?? @ Picturehouse Central

www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...

Knives Out + Glass Onion with Rian Johnson Q&A | Showtimes and Tickets

We're thrilled to welcome writer & director Rian Johnson for a very special Q&A screening, hosted by filmmaker Nia DaCosta. Part of A Rian Johnson Retrospective at Picturehouse Central.  ...

www.picturehouses.com

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DHH Literary Agency @dhhlitagency.bsky.social · 9d

Happy publication to @paulwaters.bsky.social - a streetwise nun and a hotelier take on murder and mayhem in this brand new mystery, MURDER IN MOONLIT SQUARE, out today!

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 17d

Need a #Writer? I've written for BAFTA winners, BBC & Channel 4 tentpoles, mega-successful #Franchises, developed own TV shows with major #ProductionCompanies, amidst adapting a Penguin Books novel.

Maybe we can overcome the hurdles together?

#Screenwriter #Screenwriting #Scriptwriter #Playwright

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 13d

P.S. If it helps to know work-wise, @janicehallett.bsky.social - I've had my own TV series in optioned development with the former head of ITV Drama's production company, and another original show (detective) with BAFTA-winning Expectation Entertainment.

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 13d

Please may we still connect? It would just be nice to continue chatting in general, but I would love to - if you're interested - find a way we might work together?

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 13d

Thank YOU so much for coming and your time, Janice!! You are a terrific speaker, and so fascinating to listen to! I love the way your mind seems to work.

Great to chat with you!! I may have blathered and spoken at the speed of light, but I'd just been so looking forward to speaking with you.

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 13d

INCRIMINATING, even!! 😬

Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 13d

WELL DONE, Robert!!!

I loved hearing you speak about the women in your life at Chiltern this year - one of my highlights. They would be so, so proud of you! Maybe a tad annoyed about sharing one or two embarrassing details? 😅 😊

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 13d

I am sad that I didn't get to catch up with @janecasey.bsky.social or @robthor.bsky.social this year, though. 😔

Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 13d

Plus I got to meet @richardcoles.bsky.social (photographic proof above!) AND chat with @janicehallett.bsky.social - YES, win!!!

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 13d

THANK YOU SO MUCH,
@paulwaters.bsky.social @tonykentwrites.bsky.social & all, for another ACE @chilternkills.bsky.social!!! Your 3rd year, already you feel like the best writing fest out there (for me - no shade to anyone else)! The atmosphere & people are SO nice - considering the subject matter.

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 13d

I took a picture of this for you in the bar today: 'The Marlow Brewery' on the beer tap, and (not pictured because I failed my photo composition) the pint glasses also! @robthor.bsky.social

Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 13d

@robthor.bsky.social Hello Robert,

How are you? 😊

I don't know if you remember, but we met and spoke last year while you were signing at Chiltern (you and Jane Casey were both so lovely to me). I enjoyed your talk so much today, but sadly did not get the chance to salute you with greetings.

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Robert Thorogood @robthor.bsky.social · 16d

Another week on the USA Today Bestseller list! It's so very, very thrilling to know that so many Americans want to spend time with Judith (and therefore, by proxy, my Grandma Betty, Great Aunt Jess, and all of my other dotty female relatives who are in Judith's DNA). Go Team Marlow!

Some text that says USA today best seller to the left of the cover of the murder on the Marlow Ball novel by Robert Thorogood

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 13d

What a fantastic day @chilternkills.bsky.social! Though sad I had to leave before karaoke. 😔😪

So much fun catching up with friends new & old, witnessing GREAT speakers, partaking of delicious books!

Thank you so much for being brilliant, everyone!

And look who I met!!! 👇 @richardcoles.bsky.social

Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 17d

Need a #Writer? I've written for BAFTA winners, BBC & Channel 4 tentpoles, mega-successful #Franchises, developed own TV shows with major #ProductionCompanies, amidst adapting a Penguin Books novel.

Maybe we can overcome the hurdles together?

#Screenwriter #Screenwriting #Scriptwriter #Playwright

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 19d

Need a #Writer? I've written for BAFTA winners, BBC & Channel 4 tentpoles, developed own TV shows with major #ProductionCompanies, amidst adapting a Penguin Books novel.

Maybe we can overcome the obstacles together?

#Screenwriter #Screenwriting #Scriptwriter #Scriptwriting

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 19d

Need a #Writer? I've written for BAFTA winners, BBC & Channel 4 tentpoles, developed own TV shows with major #ProductionCompanies, amidst adapting a Penguin Books novel.

Maybe we can overcome the obstacles together?

#Screenwriter #Screenwriting #Scriptwriter #Scriptwriting

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Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 24d

EXTRA keen to discuss #Adaptation with #Children's and #YoungAdult #Authors, #Agents, #Producers, particularly if dealing with dark(er) subject matter!

Right now I am adapting a Penguin #Kids novel for a #ProductionCompany; another has me slated to co-adapt a Penguin #Book for the 6-12 audience!

Josh Merritt #autistic #dyspraxic #ADHD #disabled @joshmerritt.bsky.social · 25d

#AUTHORS & #PRODUCERS / #PRODUCTIONCOMPANIES: I'm a #Screenwriter who'd love to work with you! In this instance, my keenness is adapting source material (#Novels, #Podcasts...) Can I help? Would it interest you to collaborate together? Are you assembling a #Writers' room? (1/3)

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