Writers in Manchester and nearabouts - I'm running a free flash fiction workshop at Manchester Library on 21 Sept- 12 places only so book early - part of Tootally Wired/Manchester Histories eventbrite.co.uk/e/flash-fictio…

Sunday vibes

Ahead of Manchester Pride this weekend hear about the crucial role that bookshops and libraries play in creating space and acceptance for LGBTQ+ communities. Hear from Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse, Queer Lit and The Portico Library speaking at Our Stories. #DontBanOurBooks youtu.be/_Ufz9GE0i0I

Here's a brilliant article and reading list from Ayesha- bookseller of inclusive books, talking about how the books we choose to read and share can "embed and support empathy and understanding of the wider world" ❤️

Very sad to read this – "the most deprived areas were four times more likely to lose a library than the richest"

Very excited for this ❤️ Alice Lowe is sincerely one of most unique voices we have

Wonderful opportunity with Manchester City of Literature here 👇🏻 Having recently joined the board as a trustee, I can tell you it's an exciting time to join a brilliant bunch of people doing fantastic work! Deadline 14th Oct 📚❤️

TFW you see creative conferences talking about "fairer economic growth" then charging £400+ a ticket.

Voices of Resilience: Palestinian artists recount life, birth and a year of sorrow in Gaza | Middle East Eye middleeasteye.net/opinion/palest…

Calling all #BAFTAConnect rejects! We’ve started a WhatsApp group, #baftadisconnect - so we can help elevate each other and lift each other up. Follow Keri @emilyisaacs and myself and we’ll add you to the group. #bafta

LOVED this episode ❤️ Two of my favourite women, some nostalgia for home (I'm also a Bolton lass) and lots of laughs. Also felt that bit about the false promises of 1997 in my bones. Have a listen!

The #FestivalofLibraries has scooped a prestigious Manchester Culture Award in the Best Event category over the weekend! A huge congratulations to all GM's libraries and the many literary orgs that were also recognised at the #MCRCultureAwards. manchestercityofliterature.com/news/festival-…

we've lost an artist. that feels scary in this day and age. thank you for letting us into your dreams. if an alien came down to planet earth, this is what you'd show. art of the human senses. sight, sound, imagination. his language needed no explanation it spoke in emotion

So another day, another article about the lack of working class folk in the arts. Another call for outreach and mentorship Well I say FUCK THAT There is no aspiration gap There is no need to show WC people what’s ‘possible’ There is simply a practicality gap A money gap

So excited to have a story selected for this year's National Flash Fiction Day anthology ❤️🐸 And in such good company too! I can't wait to read the other stories

Such an honour to be part of this cohort, and to write alongside the best new talent in the biz ❤️