Coming out in October: DUETS! Eight astounding short stories co-written by sixteen authors. Lyrical and exhilarating, their brilliance formed by the harmonies and tensions in their creation. scratch-books.co.uk/product-page/d… Featuring (brace yourself)…

Has anyone else experienced this strange paradox: in order for a writer or artist to witness the world well, we often have to neglect the world? (Unless the witnessing is of the very environment in which we are writing or making art.)... / 1 of 4

Tonight! Me back on yer telly talking books with some truly incredible writers. Join us from the new PRIME TIME of 730pm on BBC iPlayer or BBC Scotland Come for the book reccs, stay for the chat. Produced by IWC Media

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We love your book of stories SJLyon and their wonderful illustrations. This is a gem of a book. We are celebrating the successes of writers who have attended London Lit Lab courses so please let us know #amwriting

Just had the most fascinating discussion on my Substack with Polly Atkin about illness narrative and how closely linked writing is with one's being and experience. We talked about finding a unique voice for the illness experience, and writing beyond the conventional narrative.

DID YOU KNOW? In a flush of enthusiasm for life, work & problem-child short stories, I'm set to run my rarely-seen Bootcamp course this autumn for @LondonLitLab. Super-flexible course format to suit most folk, no matter where and when you work. Eternal happiness guaranteed.*

Tomorrow we're posting a special video over on our blog The Writing Laboratory. Our co-founders Dr Lily Dunn and Zoe Gilbert got together to discuss #writinggroups ✨ you can signup to our blog for FREE to receive this video in your inbox tomorrow, see you then! #writers

Thoughts on intuitive writing and teaching | Excerpt from today's S⬜️bstack post 'Zoe & Lily Talking: Why They Love Writing Groups'. Click the link in our bio to head to our #blog The #Writing Laboratory for more! #writingcommunity

We're going LIVE for the next hour (5-6pm BST)! Learn about the #folklore, #myths and #legends of the waters, woodlands and stars in this immersive exhibition from #FolkloreThursday! Join us now, it's free! buff.ly/3MAbgB4 Read about the event: buff.ly/3XcQo7M

Organic and incidental learning in writing groups | Excerpt from yesterday's S⬜️bstack post 'Zoe & Lily Talking: Why They Love Writing Groups'. Click the link in our bio to head to our #blog The #Writing Laboratory for more! #writingcommunity Zoe Gilbert

Zoe & Lily Talking: Why They Love Writing Groups, by LondonLitLab open.substack.com/pub/londonlitl…

Opportunity here for short-form writers:

Now one place left on this course! We'd love to have you...

These courses are great, highly recommend them, and Zoe’s brilliant.

So excited to finally mention this documentary! It evolved from my friendship with Maroesja and our feeling that the truth hadn't been addressed in Wild Wild Country - the abuse of the kids within the communes. It's a fantastic and necessary film and I urge you all to watch it.

Dark magic, abducted brides and toadstool tea - soprano Claire Booth on the BBC SSO's season opener, Folk - interview by David Kettle scotsman.com/arts-and-cultu… BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

A FREE ONLINE event this Thursday, #FolkloreThursday-ers! Join storyteller @tales4all and author Willow Winsham for a morning of skies and stars folklore! Get your ticket here: buff.ly/3XrSgd0 #MythologyMonday #FairytaleTuesday #WyrdWednesday