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404 Ink @404ink.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

📢 THE 404 INK BURSARY FOR UK-BASED SMALL PRESSES NOW OPEN Applications are now open for our bursary to support small presses in the UK. There are 2 strands you can apply for: donating £1,000 towards creative projects, or £500 towards hosting an intern. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Apply for the 404 Ink Bursary

404 Ink is the award-winning independent publisher, founded in 2016 to ‘publish loudly’, run by freelancers Heather McDaid and Laura Jones-Rivera. We will be closing the company on our tenth birthday ...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

A live-action #LifeIsStrange TV series is in the works at Amazon. The End Of The F***ing World's Charlie Covell will serve as writer-showrunner on the series, which will adapt the first game in Square Enix's time-rewinding franchise. Read more: www.empireonline.com/tv/news/life...

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Obsessed with this "you might also like" recommendation from iPlayer. I need to know what metadata these two share.

Screenshot of BBC iPlayer recommendations page. It says: If you liked Tenet, you'll like Driving School.

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Friends, what are your favourite TTRPGs that you can play solo? Just doing a bit of research... #ttrpg #games

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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Almost every newspaper and broadcaster in Britain is now waging a racist 24/7 campaign of hatred against migrants on behalf of the ultra rich. In response to this, one small thing you can do is donate to the NGOs supporting refugees.

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Help a refugee into employment by donating - Refugee Council

Romia fled Sudan when she felt it was no longer safe for her and her family...

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Sorry I didn't [insert thing I was supposed to do today]. The air pressure dropped and now my eyes are lead marbles, my head a sodden loaf. Barometric migraines are fun aren't they.

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Hey pals, I'm still looking for paid work if anyone is in need of a writer/narrative designer/good egg* to fill a story-shaped hole. I'm available from August until the heat death of the universe. Here's my website: www.michellecollier.co.uk *If I may say so myself.

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Home | Michelle Collier | Writer & Narrative Designer

Michelle Collier is freelance writer, narrative designer and interactive storyteller working across the arts, culture and charitable sectors.

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Super looking forward to chatting about worlds and stories with the mega Jazmin Morris ❤️

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James Kettle @jameskettle.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

NO IT FUCKING ISNT ALL THE CREATIVES ARE FUCKING **BROKE**

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Tobias Wilson-Bates @phdhurtbrain.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

The year is 2045, the entire population of the planet is applying to the single remaining job opening.

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Touretteshero @touretteshero.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

My urgent message to Keir Starmer's Labour government about the devastating impact of cuts to #AccessToWork funding for working disabled people. wearebap.co.uk/campaign 1/4 @tomryalls.bsky.social @disabilityarts.bsky.social

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National Flash Fiction Day @natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

As promised, here’s a roadmap for NFFD (Saturday 14 June). Read with us, write with us or join us in person in Bath! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Today I'm celebrating #NationalFlashFictionDay by being in a book! ❤️📚 I feel so honoured to be included in this collection of wonderful writers from all across the world. Thank you @natflashfictionday.bsky.social for choosing my weird little story 🐸

Photo of my hand holding up the National Flash Fiction Day Anthology 2025 book, titled: Monsoon.

Photo of the book's contents page featuring my name and story title: The Rain Brings Toads.

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

In more 'What I've Been Watching' news, I'd like to thank @joebarton.bsky.social for the line: "I didn't come all this way to hide in a cupboard" (now inexplicably & indelibly etched onto my brain) & tell you all to watch The Lazarus Project – a brilliant, full-of-heart take on the time travel genre

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

📣 Friends in GM – there are some fantastic events happening as part of this year's Festival of Libraries. Including this one at Levy Old Library 👇🏻

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Levenshulme Old Library @levyoldlibrary.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Opening tomorrow at Levenshulme Old Library - Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free, a new exhibition showcasing the powerful work of Palestinian comic artists, offering a unique perspective on everyday life in Palestine. levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/enter-the-mu... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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National Flash Fiction Day @natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

At our FREE FLASH EVENT in Bath on 14 June, not only do we have workshops & a panel, but loads of fab readers reading from our new anthology including: @quickasaflash.bsky.social @caththewriter.bsky.social @sarahillswrites.bsky.social @rebeccafwrites.bsky.social @jupiterjonz.bsky.social. 1/2

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Ohhhh just finished Common Side Effects. LOVED it. Such a brilliant animated series. (Season 2 when, please?) Have you seen it? Tell me what you think! 🍄💙

Illustration of Marshall and Frances from animated series, Common Side Effects.

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Lindz McLeod - THE MISEDUCATION OF CAROLINE BINGLEY is out now! @lindzmcleod.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I was just told that my launch event in Glasgow was going to be cancelled because I don't have *enough* tickets sold. Humiliating—not least because I worked my butt off for this book & went to other people's launches. If I could sell a few more today, maybe I could change their minds. Please.

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Lindz McLeod launches The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Lindz McLeod launches The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet today.

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Comma Press @commapress.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

The Northern Publishers' Fair returns this Saturday! 📚📣 📍Manchester Central Library 📅Sat, April 26th 🕚Starts 11am 🎟️FREE FOR ALL! RSVP at: fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/71509...

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National Flash Fiction Day @natflashfictionday.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

FlashFlood is now open for submissions until Saturday 26 April. Flashes up to 300 words. Previously published accepted (2022 & earlier). Debut writer spots. Free to enter. For more details see here: flashfloodjournal.blogspot.com/p/submission...

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

A few years ago I made this print and wrote a poem about a mythic egg, a deadly virus and a resurrection of sorts... You can download/read it here if you're interested: michellecollier.art/the-pengguli... Happy Easter?! 🥚🥚

A black and white lino print I made showing a mystic pangolin standing atop a cosmic egg, summoning the forces of the universe. The print illustrates a poem I wrote.

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Marie Le Conte @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · 18/04/2025

wrote about my trans friends www.theneweuropean.co.uk/marie-le-con...

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Wild Hunt Books @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Pretty sickened by UK's Supreme Court 🤮 So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇

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Amy-Leigh Shaw @diveamydive.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Trans women, just like all other women, are sisters in the struggle against the misogynistic systems we were all born into. No legal ruling by those systems will ever make that less functionally true. ✌️✨

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Hey gang, how's bluesky for finding work? Could really do with some lovely freelance writing gigs right now 😀

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Still coming down from the high of our Channel 4 graduation last week. I feel so lucky to have been part of this amazing scheme with the best cohort anyone could ever ask for. Heart full ❤️

Me, standing grinning in front of a Channel 4 banner holding a glass of fizz

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

After months of learning, hard work and the support of a brilliant bunch of people, I've finally submitted my spec script to Channel 4 Drama... Let's see what they think! ❤️ I'm so sad this scheme is coming to a close, but hopeful for the next chapter 🤞🏻

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

So excited to have a story selected for this year's National Flash Fiction Day anthology ❤️🐸 Can't wait to read the other stories!

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Salt Books @saltpublishing.com · 17/02/2025

Dear #BookSky can you help us find our lost audience? We left 140,00 people behind on X and we want to reconnect!

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Friends, ICYMI – Manchester City of Literature are seeking an evaluation consultant to capture, analyse & reflect on an artist exchange programme between Manchester and Nanjing. The deadline is *tomorrow!!* – Feb 18th, £3000 fee. More info here: www.manchestercityofliterature.com/opportunity/...

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Consultant Evaluation Brief for Manchester-Nanjing project - Manchester City of Literature

Manchester City of Literature is seeking an external consultant with expertise in qualitative evaluation practices and an appreciation of the complexity and sensitivity of working cross culturally. Th...

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I think completing the UK gov's consultation survey on AI and the creative industries has got to be one of the most opaque, inaccessible, excruciating activities I've ever put myself through.

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Unsolicited writing advice, no. #1614: Not all writing happens at a desk. If you're feeling stale, feed your mind - go for a walk, read a book, talk to someone, do something new. You don't find inspiration in looking at a screen all day...

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Just finished the first draft of my new pilot for the C4 scheme. 60 box-fresh pages that didn't exist before. Yes there will be issues. Yes there will be major revisioning. But for now, universe, eat my goal.

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Dee Chilton @deechilton.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Ugh. If female-led initiatives meant to champion getting more female/older female representation on our screens to help defeat ageism and sexism can't even get it right... 🙄🫤 #ScriptskyUK #Scriptsky #Screenwriting #Screenwriters www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

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‘Are you kidding me?’: TV writer says she was asked to make female lead 20 years younger

Katja Meier says she was told women over 50 were not seen as a ‘valid audience’, so decided to make the pilot herself

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Cinephilia & Beyond @cinephiliabeyond.org · 17/01/2025

Martin Scorsese reflects on the loss of David Lynch:

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

My to read pile keeps growing, send help* *more books. What's on your stack so far this year? 👀👀👀

A stack of 13 books next to a metal sculpture of a cat skeleton. The books are: Mouthful of Birds, Visions of the Future from China, The Empusium, Monstrous Longing, The Vegetarian, The Secret Life of Insects, Writing the Murder, Ancient Sorceries, Mood Indigo, The Hearing Trumpet, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, The Paper Menagerie and Bridge.

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Writing friends, I'm curious... When did you feel comfortable or confident enough to start calling yourself an author? And secondly, do you write short fiction, novels or something else?

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Rewatching Severance ahead of S2 in Jan and it's just... Perfect. Even better than I remember (which doesn't seem possible because it's been on my mind since it first aired). So much pressure on S2 to get my 2025 off to a good start though 😅

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Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

UK Folks. If you're concerned about the catastrophic impact of generative AI on the creative industries & the theft of artists/writers creations, then you REALLY NEED to complete the below online consultation form. This is your chance to say 'fuck off, this is not okay' www.gov.uk/government/c...

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This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Ursula, always there when you need her 🖤 www.ursulakleguin.com/a-rejection-...

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Ursula K. Le Guin — Ursula on Writing: A Rejection Letter

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Writing friends! I'm looking for examples of short stories told in list form. Any recommendations?

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michelle @mickeypip.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

This is a great article and a really welcome boost to keep going with my collection 🙏 I love short stories, and the collections I own are some of my favourite books ❤️

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