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Archive for November, 2011

In conversation with… Polarbear

Every month, we’ll be interviewing a writer about their craft and what it means to be working with words. As his latest show, OLD ME opens at the Roundhouse, spoken word artist, Polarbear, talks to Elen Lewis about fixing words and favourite rhymes …more


Inspirations: Joanna Briscoe, author

Every month, we’ll be asking a writer where they draw their inspirations from. Here, Joanna Briscoe, best-selling author of novels including ‘Sleep with Me’ on her favourite book, place, word, film and writer. …more


How to turn litter into literature

Another word in your bin. It’s up and running: Throw Away Lines. A creative writing project where 26 paper scraps got lost, and found, and found again in fiction. Each day from 15th November, for 26 days, a new story is released into the wild. …more


26 stories of Christmas. It’s nearly here…

What do you get when 26 writers meet 26 illustrators at Christmas time? 26 Stories of Christmas, of course. Not so long ago, we asked for writers to take part in the first ever 26 Christmas project. We had an idea it’d be a popular one. …more


26 Treasures of Childhood

When we asked if people were interested in taking part in 26 Treasures of Childhood, we weren’t sure if there’d be a trickle or a flood of replies. It turns out there was a flood. Once again, this proved that 26 members are a talented bunch: you’ve written novels, non-fiction, television and poetry for children. …more


Three ways to…fill up with ideas

Every month, we’ll be offering practical advice on how to do things, from negotiating to growing your business to keeping clients happy and more. Here, Sarah McCartney on three ways to fill up with ideas. ..more


D&AD Archive Dive: H is for How the world has changed

James Hogwood, senior copywriter, AKQA digs deep into the D&AD archive and it’s all about H. …more


November recommendations

This month’s smorgasbord of recommendations from the 26 membership include William Boyd, a local book shop, the 5×15 literary event, a writing festival and poetry tapas. …more


Trumpet blowing…

Oompah. Oompah. This is the place where all the clever people at 26 get to talk about the interesting stuff they’re doing. This month we bring you rabbit food, a Scottish exhibition and not any old nativity. …more


Spotlight: Andy Hayes

Every month, we’ll be profiling a different member of 26. November brings Andy Hayes, the rubber gloves and brains behind our latest project, Throwaway Lines who reveals what people get wrong about him and a private passion for Haribo Tangfastics …more