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Rosie Wilby

@rosiewilby.bsky.social
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Comedian, podcaster & author (The Breakup Monologues, Is Monogamy Dead?) Twitter: @rosiewilby IG / 🪡: @breakupmonologues TikTok: @rosiewilbyauthor 📚 ✍️ 🎤 🏳️‍🌈 🎭

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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I’m on the @independent.ie sex and relationships podcast Just Between Us - discussing breakups with Jennifer Zamparelli. Listen wherever you get your pods 🎧
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Thanks so much Run Riot for this new interview ahead of a first ever sharing of my new work Conversations We Should’ve Had on Wednesday at Omnibus Theatre in Clapham. Writer friends, comedy colleagues, queer family, please come along 🙏 ✍️ 🎤 🏳️‍🌈 ❤️ www.run-riot.com/articles/blo...
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
This Sunday 4pm NEWCASTLE www.thestand.co.uk/performance/... #comedy #poetry #newcastle
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Teenage boys get non custodial sentence for rape, but cheer yourself up by knowing that trans men and women who just want to go to the toilet have been further dehumanised and alienated www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Fordingbridge rape sentences for teen boys 'unduly lenient, says Jess Phillips
The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
I wrote this article for @divamag.bsky.social about sexism and homophobia in the comedy industry ahead of my new live show tackling some of these issues. Premieres June 3rd @omnibustheatre.bsky.social diva-magazine.com/2026/05/20/r...
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Scary Little Girls @scarylittlegirls.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Tickets available now! 🤩 Our friend Rosie Wilby will be presenting a preview of her first solo show in years - 'Conversations We Should’ve Had' 📅 3 June - Omnibus Theatre Book now! 👉 buff.ly/OSozOhO
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
New work in progress show 📣 June 3 @omnibustheatre.bsky.social Come see a comedian doing comedy about writing a novel about being a comedian. Where is the line between truth and fiction? Writers, queer friends, Clapham folks, please come along 🎟️ www.omnibus-clapham.org/whatson/conv...
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 23/03/2026
This week over 100,000 ALCS members will receive their share of £34m. Let's celebrate the value of human creativity, something that isn't going anywhere 💡📖🌳
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Andrea Mann @andreamann.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
News! I’m now offering bespoke, one-to-one mentoring programs for beginnner screenwriters. If you're after advice, inspiration and support, head to my website to find out more 👉 www.andreamann.com/mentoring/ 🥳 #scriptsky #screenwriting #screenwritingmentor #writingmentor #writingcommunity
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MENTORING | Andrea Mann
Are you a beginner or emerging screenwriter who's looking for guidance, inspiration and support? I now offer bespoke, one-to-one screenwriter mentoring programs.
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Looking forward to recording a live episode of The Breakup Monologues at Black Box Belfast with special guest Emer Maguire 🎟️ cqaf.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🎧 📻 🎤 Other friends to look out for at the venue in Jan include @robinince.bsky.social and @halcruttenden.bsky.social
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas from Margate🎄🐶🌊❤️🎁
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Lovely time chatting to @bbcnuala.bsky.social on Radio 4 Woman’s Hour this morning sbout staying friends with exes Listen again at: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Great @arvonfoundation.bsky.social How I Write session this evening with Emilie Pine, discussing her Notes to Self ‘In fiction, you can write yourself a happy ending’ That’s why I turned my focus from nonfiction to fiction, with the massive help of a DYCP @artscouncilengland.bsky.social grant 📚
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Inspire the Mind ✍️🧠 @inspirethemind.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Are you interested writing about how #societalconflicts and crises impact your #mentalhealth? Submit a pitch using the form on our website (link in post) for consideration. (Further details can be found in the attached image). #JournoRequest www.inspirethemind.org/submit-a-pitch
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Zack Fox 🦊 @zjfox.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
It'll be wild when Charlotte Church reveals she's been pretending to be Welsh this entire time #TheTraitorsUK #CelebrityTraitors
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Sian Meades-Williams @sianysianysiany.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
This is such a packed issue - especially good for travel and food writers - free for everyone to read! freelancewritingjobs.substack.com/p/freelance-...
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Freelance Writing Jobs: Waitrose, Oxfam, Gardener's World
Plus a host of top-notch prizes.
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
The Breakup Monologues has been shortlisted for an Independent Podcast Award 🏆🎧 🥳 🙌 🙏
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Sian Meades-Williams @sianysianysiany.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Look lively, freelancers! This interview with Sonya Barber is a banger. freelancewritingjobs.substack.com/p/i-love-whe...
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"I love when people pitch stuff in their local area"
How to pitch Broadsheet's London Editor, Sonya Barber
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Calling all queer book fans in Thanet! I’ll be in conversation with @divamag.bsky.social editor Roxy Bourdillon and award-winning author Nicola Dinan for a queer women’s voices panel @margatebookie.bsky.social on 7 October #queerbooks #litfest
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Lovely times giving a comedy talk about all the breakups, relationships and monogamy research I did for my two books 📚 at Camp Wildfire. What a lovely relaxed vibe! #books #writers
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
ICYMI this was a fun little chat with @todolistldn.bsky.social You can now hear the live podcasts that were recorded with authors Nicola Dinan and Julie Cohen at all good pod places
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Intense week developing my novel @arvonfoundation.bsky.social with mind blowing 🤯 / scarily clever tutors Julia Armfield and Eliza Clark in the beautiful surrounds of @arvonfoundation.bsky.social Lumb Bank #writing
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Excited that my unpublished debut novel Conversations We Should’ve Had is one of the five winners of this competition 📚 🎉 🙌 #books #queerwriters
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
This wonderful anthology by @katbrownwrites.com, which I was honoured to contribute to, is now out after losing its original home in the Unbound scandal. A tale of important stories always finding a way into the world, even when publishing makes it bloody hard at times. Congratulations Kat 💪 🤩
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Fun times hosting a discussion all about appropriation of queer culture for Virgin Radio Pride. My guests Rosie Turner & Char Bailey unpacked some complex questions with both laugh out loud humour and real humanity. Listen out for it on Sunday at 7pm #queer #lgbt
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Reviews of The Breakup Monologues have slowed down now it’s been out a little while. But this latest one is such a beauty, I hope you don’t mind me sharing. Thanks Ruth Hazel. Anyone out there in need of a post-heartbreak comforting chuckle, please do check it out: www.amazon.co.uk/Breakup-Mono...
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Peter Tatchell Foundation @petertatchellfdn.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
This Lesbian Visibility Week, let’s learn a lesson from older lesbians: take the time to see and hear one another. See each other. Really hear each other.💗✨ diva-magazine.com/2025/04/23/rosie-…
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How we can learn from older lesbians about the conversations we need to have
Rosie Wilby shares how understanding and compassion should be at the heart of our breakups 
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
I just received copies of my first poetry book - they will be available at @latitudefestival.bsky.social and @standcomedyclub.bsky.social during @edfringe.bsky.social - here is cover, quotes and dedications
Cover of Ice Cream for a Broken ToothBlurb Dedications
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
‘Boredom and an empty house are a dangerous combination’ Hey @theguyliner.bsky.social you have my attention 👀 Loving your new book… 📚 Out September, everyone! 📣
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Emma Harding @emmaharding.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Female desire, the challenges of monogamy and whether life is over at 45. A Good Read 3pm @BBCRadio4 @harriettsg.bsky.social is joined by filmmaker Desiree Akhavan & writer comedian @rosiewilby.bsky.social on the programme that is polyamorous for books #fiction #books www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio 4 - A Good Read, Desiree Akhavan and Rosie Wilby
The film-maker and the comedian propose favourite books.
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
New episode of The Breakup Monologues out now! Recorded at Meet Cute festival with author PJ Ellis 🤩 Listen at all good podcast platforms if you like queer romcoms
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
My debut novel is out on submission! 📚 😱 Apparently the publishing marketplace is super hard right now. So do please think positive thoughts for this queer neurodivergent writer ✍️ 🏳️‍🌈 🤞
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Sian Meades-Williams @sianysianysiany.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
So many great freelance roles in this week’s issue. And I get a bit personal about freelancing with chronic pain. Free for everyone to read! open.substack.com/pub/freelanc...
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Freelance Writing Jobs: Born Free, Mslexia, RIBA
It's a good week for arts writers.
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Cari Hunter @carihunter.bsky.social · 20/12/2023
Ah, the lesser known B side #queer #wlw #happytobeanatheist #gaystuff #cantdancetoit
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Great to meet @harriettsg.bsky.social and Desiree Akhavan to record a conversation about female sexuality, desire, Miranda July’s book All Fours and much more for Radio 4’s A Good Read. Listen out for it on July 14 📚 📻 🧠 ❤️ #books #sex #allfours
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Really enjoyed joining the live stream tonight for @robinince.bsky.social chatting to @claudiahammond.bsky.social at The Conduit #neurodiversity
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Jacob Aron @jjaron.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Would you like to write for New Scientist? We always work with freelancers, but occasionally I put out a call like this for new writers. I'm looking for 300-700 word news stories about new discoveries. Don't pitch us press releases or the big journals, we have those covered. Pay starts at 51p/word
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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 22/05/2025
Women can submit anything from a four-line poem to a 3,000-word lead article, from a 300-word bedtime story to a 700-word memoir performance piece – they publish over 60 women in every issue. Deadline 7th July. Details in link. Please share :)
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Submissions : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
Submissions : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Festival season is my favourite time of year. Excited to announce I’ll be making my Bearded Theory debut this Sunday morning in the Something Else Tea Tent
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Really fabulous first @arvonfoundation.bsky.social Saturday Writing Club this morning. Guest @carolinebirduk.bsky.social had some revelatory insights about editing. ‘Don’t start pruning the tree while it’s still a sapling’. It’s okay for a 2nd draft to be messier / longer than the 1st! #WritingTips
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Truman Books @trumanbooks.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
@leedslitfest.bsky.social is back in June & we have 3 events here in the bookshop. #leeds #litfest - Investigate the psychology of heartbreak with @rosiewilby.bsky.social - #CosyCrime with debut author Mel Pennant - #Windrush Day with Howard Gardner Info & tickets: trumanbooks.co.uk/events
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
New episode of The Breakup Monologues podcast out now! With author @laurenbravo.bsky.social discussing ‘the ick’ Get it wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 #podcast
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Mslexia @mslexia.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
We're looking for pitches for four-part columns on any aspect of creative writing to fit broadly within the following categories: craft, creativity, performance, career. Please send pitches to maxine[@]mslexia.co.uk with PITCH in the subject line 💌
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
I wrote an article for @divamag to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week ahead of my live Breakup Monologues podcast recording tomorrow evening. Please read 👀 here: diva-magazine.com/2025/04/23/r...
Woman in camo jacket with a headline saying Rosie Wilby shares how understanding and compassion should be at the heart of our breakups
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DIVA Magazine @divamag.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
As a community, it has never been so vital that we stand with our trans siblings. DIVA has always and will always stand with the trans community. There is no LGB without the T, and no DIVA without the T. We will always stand together, united. #trans #translivesmatter #DIVAwiththeT #istandwithtrans
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Kat Brown @katbrownwrites.com · 18/04/2025
There is an open letter from UK writers supporting the trans community - if you are a cis ally especially, sign away. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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An Open Letter of Solidarity With the Trans Community from UK Writers
The UK Supreme Court ruling of 17th April 2025 was the result of a coordinated and privately funded attack on the human rights and dignity of trans and non-binary people in the UK. We call upon our in...
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Happy lesbian visibility week from this bisexual lesbian! That’s how I think of myself now. After identifying as a lesbian for years, I realised my sexual orientation wasn’t 100% gay. It wasn’t really an option to identify as bi or pan back then😢. However I feel socially / culturally like a lesbian
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Wonderful creative time working on my novel while on an open day at The Conduit yesterday. Where are your favourite writing / coworking spaces? #WritingLife ✍️ ☀️ ☕️
Writer’s scribbles in a notebook, pen, coffee, water and orange juice laid out on a table in the sunshine with a view across London
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Quite the array of stories of men and power and abuse in this afternoon’s news
Russell brand abuse casePrince Andrew sends cards Reform uk candidate celebrates Jimmy Savile Sean combs further abuse stories
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Rosie Wilby @rosiewilby.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Come to the next live recording of The Breakup Monologues! We had a blast @poodleclub.bsky.social last month. So we’re back on April 24 with @athenakugblenu.bsky.social @laurenbravo.bsky.social @ihussainwriter.bsky.social Once again we’re mixing comedy & literature 📚 wegottickets.com/event/651454
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