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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 3h

Networking is a necessary part of a writer's life + in our next free online workshop, TV screenwriter Amanda Graham looks at how to find new contacts + develop long-term industry networks

WGGB members only, 12-2pm, 30 October, Zoom

Register🔽

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 13h

Um. There’s a woman presenting this too.

ok.co.uk @ok.co.uk · 6d

Rylan Clark is set to delve into the eerie world of witchcraft in his new show, The Witches Of Essex.

Rylan Clark slams 'misogyny' in British witch hunt as he fronts new Sky show

Rylan Clark shares the spotlight with professor Alice Roberts in The Witches Of Essex, where the pair delve into the dark history of witch hunts - and one discovery rattled Rylan.

www.ok.co.uk

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Matt Owen @mjowen174.bsky.social · 21h

If you could please do us a favour and RT (or whatever it is on here) my writing CV I would be extremely grateful. I am a very capable writer of words, mainly “humorous”’ and if you have some PROPER paid work for me, please DM me. Thank you for your time www.mathew-owen.co.uk

Home | Matt Owen | Freelance Writer

I offer a broad and diverse range of writing services. Get in touch!

www.mathew-owen.co.uk

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Leeds for Europe @leedseurope.bsky.social · 1d

Today Leeds followed our forebears who kicked Oswald Moseley and his Facists out of the city at the Battle of Holbeck Moor and stood up to racism, the far right and said loud and clear”Refugees are welcome here”. This is Leeds

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Nicole Jones-Dion @praxiscope.bsky.social · 1d

Aspiring TV Writers - FOX Writers Incubator is now open for submissions!

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Michael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 2d

stop thinking right now

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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 2d

Proud to sponsor the 'Fade in - Emerging writers in conversation' panel event at BFI London Film Festival once again

Looking forward to seeing members at our social after too!

#LFF2025

Photo shows panellists in front of a screen which says 'Fade in - Emerging Writers in Conversation'. A WGGB banner can be seen to the left of the stage

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 5d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Josh Spero @joshspero.ft.com · 4d

In the creative industries/the media and want to mentor? @artsemergency.bsky.social is looking for enthusiastic professionals

Although we have lots of great potential mentors, we are still short of applicants in the Merseyside region and we could do with more applicants in London working in the following career areas:

- Gaming and animation
- Fashion design
- Broadcast journalism
- Visual arts: illustrators / people with illustration experience or any experience relevant to character design
- Performing arts: musical theatre performers or people with experience in the musical theatre industry
- Film & TV - on screen
- Architecture and interior design

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 5d

And if you can't make it, but want to contribute...

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £5000 to Support The Christmas Dinner Leeds – JustGiving Crowdfunding

Iʼm raising money to Support The Christmas Dinner Leeds. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

www.justgiving.com

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 5d

The Leeds Care Leavers Christmas are having a FUNdraiser on Sunday 19th October, 3pm at the Slung Low Warehouse.

We had a ball last year and we're going to do it all over again.

Come down for a brilliant afternoon.

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 5d

Leeds peeps!

Do you like daft quizzes? ✔️

Do you like cheese (vegan options available)? ✔️

Do you like a tombola? ✔️

Do you like the warm feeling you get from knowing you've helped care-experienced young people have an amazing Christmas? ✔️

Then have I got an event for you...

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks, lovely. Lx

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 5d

A happy house remix of that conference speech William Hague made when he was 15?

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 5d

And if you can't make it, but want to contribute...

www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Help raise £5000 to Support The Christmas Dinner Leeds – JustGiving Crowdfunding

Iʼm raising money to Support The Christmas Dinner Leeds. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

www.justgiving.com

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 5d

The Leeds Care Leavers Christmas are having a FUNdraiser on Sunday 19th October, 3pm at the Slung Low Warehouse.

We had a ball last year and we're going to do it all over again.

Come down for a brilliant afternoon.

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 5d

Leeds peeps!

Do you like daft quizzes? ✔️

Do you like cheese (vegan options available)? ✔️

Do you like a tombola? ✔️

Do you like the warm feeling you get from knowing you've helped care-experienced young people have an amazing Christmas? ✔️

Then have I got an event for you...

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 5d

I love de-lu-lu Tories, but I still wouldn't vote for the bastards.

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 5d

James Cleverly says the opinion polls will now start "ticking up" for the Conservative party.

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 5d

Did they have to do that thing they do at the end of musicals? Get everyone up to dance to the last song and then everyone is already on their feet for the curtain? Accidental ovation.

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 6d

You might be right.

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 6d

True. They are a tough crowd.

Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 6d

That would be amazing! Thank you. Lx

Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah, it needs to be alcohol free, But a power bank is a good idea.

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 6d

Okay, hivemind, imagine you’re buying a present for an 18-25 year old. Any gender. Budget around £25.

What do you buy them?

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Lisa Holdsworth @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social · 6d

I asked the dentist for a sticker.

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