From copywriters to poets and everything in between – 26’s members are a varied bunch. This month, I caught up...
This month, meet Bert. He’s come a long way since reading books by the light of his digital alarm clock...
Based in Porthleven, Cornwall, Suzie is a self-confessed ‘serial 26 project-er’ and, I have decided, a superwoman judging by everything...
This month, I got to know Lucy Furlong – from her earliest writing memory, through to her thoughtful work inspired...
This month we’re not just meeting one of our members, we’re saying hello to our whole social media team –...
Inspired by her Instagram ‘Transform Stories’, this month I caught up with Sana to find out more about how words...
After receiving a glowing recommendation email from fellow New Zealand based 26er Paul White, Jane Berney was the clear choice...
This month, I had the pleasure of meeting new member Omolara. She shares her thoughts on writing, inspiration, and joining...
This month I caught up with Aidan Baker to find out more about what drew him to 26, what inspires...
This month I caught up with another member of our New Zealand contingent. Don’t be fooled by Paul’s humble answers...
I reached out to Karis after enjoying her news and recommendations for the newsletter. And I’m glad I did! Read...
This month, one of 26’s co-founders shares an insight into her writing life, and why swapping your desk for a...
This month, it’s time to peek behind the curtain and hear from our very own 26 tech guru, and all-round...
This month, seasoned 26er Sarah shares her project highlights, what she’s working on at the moment, and why she reckons...
This month, I caught up with one of our highly commended emerging writers, Mugabi, to learn more about their artistic...
When Mike dropped me a note this month to share that he’d just published a book, Stories that Matter, I...
From writing about AI to managing marketing for Spread the Word, versatility is the name of the game for 26...
Fresh from her 26 Emerging Writer Award win last week, I caught up with Poppy to find out what makes...
This month, Tom Sharp shares some current projects, a game-changing ad for the Design Museum, and why he actually doesn’t...
This month, fresh from her leap into astrophysics for our latest project with the Bloomsbury Festival, Jill Hopper invites us...
While we’re all doing our bit with social distancing and self-isolating, we’ve still got a new member for you to...
After hearing a little bit about one of her current projects with a serendipitous link to 26 Trees, I caught...
Galen’s recent project work for 26 has ranged from researching bees, to delving into the lives of little-known suffragettes in...
Fresh from her powerful contribution to our recent project, A Common Place, 26 board member Wendy Jones shares her writing...
This month, I caught up with Irene to find out more about her love of storytelling. And how that’s led...
Fresh from winning the Mairtín Crawford Short Story Award 2021 for her story ‘Landslide’, I had the pleasure of catching up with...
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 self-confessed recovering pun-oholic, Alex. Read on to hear how he made the move from...
This month, I realised it was about time we heard from Faye Sharpe – long-running member of 26 and all-round...
This month I got the chance to find out a bit more about one of our newest members. With an...
-Interview by Sophie Gordon This month we meet 26’s new membership and website manager, Lauren McMenemy. Who is she? What...
This month, we’re introducing our newest board member. At the age of 26, perhaps this is fate? Regardless, we’re delighted...
Helping to create a monster post office, editing 26’s most ambitious project, and finding inspiration from a Nigerian shaman. Those...
This month, we’ve chosen a member at random from those who’ve recently joined or rejoined 26. So, meet Marianne. She’s...
Following the release of his (very appetising) book, Menus That Made History, I caught up with 26 member Vincent Franklin....
This month I caught up with Rishi ahead of the release of his second poetry collection, Saffron Jack, to find...
On 26 March (spooky, I know) The Poetry Society announced Susannah Hart’s poem Reading the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy...
This month, I caught up with Lisa – freelance writer, 26 board member and self-confessed magpie. Always brimming with ideas,...
This month, 26 board member Sue Evans tells us about her background in design, her involvement in 26 projects, and...
Finding stories in the tops of trees, and inspiration in emotion. This month, I had the pleasure of catching up...
Month after month, Elena writes wonderful author Q&As for the 26 newsletter. But this month it’s her turn in the...
After reading (and loving) Margaret’s powerful writing for 26 Shields, she was an obvious choice for this month’s member feature....
This month, I had the pleasure of meeting Suchandrika. She may be one of our newer members, but she’s already...
This month, Sarah Hill shares an insight into her writing life – from stumbling upon Animal Farm at a (very)...
Just a few months into joining 26, Vikki has dived right in with one of our latest projects. This month,...
What does the process of editing a poetry pamphlet have in common with Strictly Come Dancing? Read on to find...
He’s been lending his word-smithing skills to 26 behind the scenes, but this month it’s time to turn the spotlight...
After Lucy, a 26er, clinical psychologist and writer, got in touch last week to share the news about her latest...