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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 31/01/2026

My ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ novel writing masterclass is out now! www.isabelashdown.com/writing-cour...

Image of author and writing coach Isabel Ashdown beneath a blue sky, with positive writing course testimonials overlaid.

Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 06/01/2026

It’s ages since I posted a dog pic, since losing Charlie and Len in 2025 - but this is a new year, and this is my grandpup Olive! A beautiful little long haired mini dachshund gal. We all love her 🥰 #dogs

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Lulu Allison @luluallison.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Thanks to Issie for this photo from Waterstone’s Bridport. I really enjoyed chatting about Beast. Some lovely questions - the sort that open new views onto your own work. Thanks to all involved. @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social

Me in Waterstone’s holding two copies of beast with a comment from poster Isabel Ashdown :”Such a great event tonight hearing lulu allison talk about her new book - so great I bought two copies
• Look at that gorgeous cover!”

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 27/08/2025

Lovely to see you Lulu - thanks for a fascinating evening! Can’t wait to read Beast x

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The Bridport Prize @bridportprize.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Our Memoir Award is open for entries until 30 September! You could win a share of our £2,700 prize pot, as well as a mentoring package. Find out more about our writing competition at bit.ly/bp-memoir-award 🌎📝

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

We have created "Author Care: a Toolkit for Authors" to help you navigate a complex industry and empower you in your relationships, as well as find ways to support your own wellbeing. Download your copy from our website societyofauthors.org/resource/aut... #AuthorCare

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 03/04/2025

I’ll be asking META to #DoTheWriteThing on Thursday 3 April ✍️ To help spread the word and protect writers of every kind, please join us in flooding social media with this important message! @societyofauthors.bsky.social

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems. As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting. But what can authors do? Read here: societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 11/03/2025

I’m spreading the word on #ProstateCancer awareness after my husband was diagnosed this January. Folks, pls encourage your loved ones: If in doubt, check it out! Find info & advice at @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social & @cancerresearchuk.org 💙 #cancer #CancerAwareness www.instagram.com/p/DG_RFggAkY...

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 19/02/2025

Oh, such parallel paths! 🙌 So encouraging for anyone who didn’t fit the one-size-fits-all constraints of early education.

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 19/02/2025

Updated pic to showcase my books 2009-2024 📚 15 years, 2 great publishers, 1 amazing agent, many sleepless nights … 10 books! 4/4 (a thread)

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 19/02/2025

… by 39 I had graduated with a first class degree, signed with an agent and published my first book. Fifteen-year-old me could never have dreamed it. I repeat: NEVER GIVE UP! 3/4 (a thread)

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 19/02/2025

… I loved reading and I loved writing, but where would that ever get me? In my mid-30s, after twenty years of hard graft, and with two small kids, I enrolled at university to study English and Creative Writing … 2/4 (a thread)

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 17/01/2025

What a beautiful picture 🥰

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 14/01/2025

It really is. My father was in the system from 7, battled lifelong demons and was dead by 50. This book was enlightening and all too familiar.

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 14/01/2025

Same John - we’ll miss you in April! Our paths will coincide again, I’m sure 🙌

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 14/01/2025

Great news John - can’t wait to hear more ✨

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 01/01/2025

Easily one of my favourite books of all time 🙌

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 30/12/2024

Yes! We must check in as we go along, to celebrate our creative successes 🙌

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 24/12/2024

Top Auntie ❤️❤️❤️

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 21/12/2024

What a lovely review, Sarah, thank you 🙏🥰📚

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 21/12/2024

Thanks Clive - I hope you enjoy it! 📚

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Isabel Ashdown @isabelashdown.com · 20/12/2024

Pals, I have sad news. This week our beautiful Len took suddenly ill, and yesterday we said goodbye to him at home with all the family around. He has been the softest, most daft and devoted dog, loved by many. We’re heartbroken and will miss him so much ❤️