This month, I caught up with one of our highly commended emerging writers, Mugabi, to learn more about their artistic...
This month, I spoke to satirical writer and Mr Toad-lover Graham Dransfield about his Brontë brothers, publishing, and finding humour...
This month, we travel to the New Zealand chapter of 26 to meet Kat Mason, talking all things work, wine,...
This month, I chatted to Wales-based writer and editor Regina Beach about health conditions, public libraries, the power of words...
This month I caught up with Aidan Baker to find out more about what drew him to 26, what inspires...
This month, we got to know Anita Holford – long-standing 26er and one of the leaders on this year’s neurodiversity...
Month after month, Elena writes wonderful author Q&As for the 26 newsletter. But this month it’s her turn in the...
Galen’s recent project work for 26 has ranged from researching bees, to delving into the lives of little-known suffragettes in...
This month I got the chance to find out a bit more about one of our newest members. With an...
Finding stories in the tops of trees, and inspiration in emotion. This month, I had the pleasure of catching up...
-Interview by Sophie Gordon This month we meet 26’s new membership and website manager, Lauren McMenemy. Who is she? What...
This month, I got to know Lucy Furlong – from her earliest writing memory, through to her thoughtful work inspired...
After reading (and loving) Margaret’s powerful writing for 26 Shields, she was an obvious choice for this month’s member feature....
When Mike dropped me a note this month to share that he’d just published a book, Stories that Matter, I...
A few weeks ago an email landed in my inbox from our membership and website manager extraordinaire Lauren McMenemy with...
This month, I had the pleasure of meeting new member Omolara. She shares her thoughts on writing, inspiration, and joining...
This month Chloe Green and I spoke with Anushka Shah, the winner of 26’s Emerging Writer Award 2024. We met...
This month I met with Harry Ashton-Key, my friend from university, and we talked about science, wonder, burnout, and somewhat...
This month, I sat down with Kaye Brennan – the driving force behind 26Trees, 26Wild, 26Habitats, 26Pledges, and 26Plants –...
This month, I discussed golden pavements, hyperlexia, and four-colour Bic pens with our new social media officer, Sarah Elliott. Tell...
This month I caught up with self-confessed recovering pun-oholic, Alex. Read on to hear how he made the move from...
Helping to create a monster post office, editing 26’s most ambitious project, and finding inspiration from a Nigerian shaman. Those...
This month, I realised it was about time we heard from Faye Sharpe – long-running member of 26 and all-round...
This month, I caught up with Irene to find out more about her love of storytelling. And how that’s led...
This month, fresh from her leap into astrophysics for our latest project with the Bloomsbury Festival, Jill Hopper invites us...
After being blown away by her stirring hedgerows pledge at the 26Habitats launch event, I was keen to get to...
This month, I caught up with Lisa – freelance writer, 26 board member and self-confessed magpie. Always brimming with ideas,...
After Lucy, a 26er, clinical psychologist and writer, got in touch last week to share the news about her latest...
This month, one of 26’s co-founders shares an insight into her writing life, and why swapping your desk for a...
This month, we’re introducing our newest board member. At the age of 26, perhaps this is fate? Regardless, we’re delighted...
This month, Olivia Sprinkel—seasoned 26er and one of this year’s 26 Connections writers—shares some of the projects she’s been involved...
This month I caught up with another member of our New Zealand contingent. Don’t be fooled by Paul’s humble answers...
This month, I spoke to award-winning inclusive and accessible communication educator (and general bubbly presence) Ettie Bailey-King about work, words,...
This month I met with one of 26’s newest members (and a writer for our AI project), Julian Gorham –...
Mark Fiddes (by Julian Hanford) This month, I spoke to brand writer and poet Mark Fiddes about solitude, inspiration, and...
This month, we’ve chosen a member at random from those who’ve recently joined or rejoined 26. So, meet Marianne. She’s...
We love it when you nominate other 26ers for our member spotlight, and how could I resist this introduction from...
This month, meet Bert. He’s come a long way since reading books by the light of his digital alarm clock...
From writing about AI to managing marketing for Spread the Word, versatility is the name of the game for 26...
After receiving a glowing recommendation email from fellow New Zealand based 26er Paul White, Jane Berney was the clear choice...
After hearing a little bit about one of her current projects with a serendipitous link to 26 Trees, I caught...
I reached out to Karis after enjoying her news and recommendations for the newsletter. And I’m glad I did! Read...
Fresh from winning the Mairtín Crawford Short Story Award 2021 for her story ‘Landslide’, I had the pleasure of catching up with...
Maia is one of our newest 26 members, joining us to take part in our latest project 26 Plants. This...
He’s been lending his word-smithing skills to 26 behind the scenes, but this month it’s time to turn the spotlight...
This month, we’re meeting new member Nicky, who jumped in last-minute to be one of our writers in residence at...
This month, I met writer, spoken word artist, and brand language specialist Olly Davy – chatting about the power of...
Fresh from her 26 Emerging Writer Award win last week, I caught up with Poppy to find out what makes...