This month we’re not just meeting one of our members, we’re saying hello to our whole social media team –...
This month, I had the pleasure of meeting Suchandrika. She may be one of our newer members, but she’s already...
This month Chloe Green and I spoke with Anushka Shah, the winner of 26’s Emerging Writer Award 2024. We met...
This month, seasoned 26er Sarah shares her project highlights, what she’s working on at the moment, and why she reckons...
-Interview by Sophie Gordon This month we meet 26’s new membership and website manager, Lauren McMenemy. Who is she? What...
Fresh from her 26 Emerging Writer Award win last week, I caught up with Poppy to find out what makes...
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, I sat down with Kaye Brennan – the driving force behind 26Trees, 26Wild, 26Habitats, 26Pledges, and 26Plants –...
We love it when you nominate other 26ers for our member spotlight, and how could I resist this introduction from...
This month, fresh from her leap into astrophysics for our latest project with the Bloomsbury Festival, Jill Hopper invites us...
This month, Olivia Sprinkel—seasoned 26er and one of this year’s 26 Connections writers—shares some of the projects she’s been involved...
Month after month, Elena writes wonderful author Q&As for the 26 newsletter. But this month it’s her turn in the...
After being blown away by her stirring hedgerows pledge at the 26Habitats launch event, I was keen to get to...
What does the process of editing a poetry pamphlet have in common with Strictly Come Dancing? Read on to find...
This month, I caught up with one of our highly commended emerging writers, Mugabi, to learn more about their artistic...
While we’re all doing our bit with social distancing and self-isolating, we’ve still got a new member for you to...
Just a few months into joining 26, Vikki has dived right in with one of our latest projects. This month,...
This month I caught up with Aidan Baker to find out more about what drew him to 26, what inspires...
From writing about AI to managing marketing for Spread the Word, versatility is the name of the game for 26...
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 chatted to Wales-based writer and editor Regina Beach about health conditions, public libraries, the power of words...
Finding stories in the tops of trees, and inspiration in emotion. This month, I had the pleasure of catching up...
This month I got the chance to find out a bit more about one of our newest members. With an...
This month, it’s time to peek behind the curtain and hear from our very own 26 tech guru, and all-round...
This month, I got to know Lucy Furlong – from her earliest writing memory, through to her thoughtful work inspired...
This month, I realised it was about time we heard from Faye Sharpe – long-running member of 26 and all-round...
I reached out to Karis after enjoying her news and recommendations for the newsletter. And I’m glad I did! Read...
Following the release of his (very appetising) book, Menus That Made History, I caught up with 26 member Vincent Franklin....
This month, Sarah Hill shares an insight into her writing life – from stumbling upon Animal Farm at a (very)...
This month, we’re meeting new member Nicky, who jumped in last-minute to be one of our writers in residence at...
After Lucy, a 26er, clinical psychologist and writer, got in touch last week to share the news about her latest...
This month I met with Harry Ashton-Key, my friend from university, and we talked about science, wonder, burnout, and somewhat...
From copywriters to poets and everything in between – 26’s members are a varied bunch. This month, I caught up...
This month, 26 board member Sue Evans tells us about her background in design, her involvement in 26 projects, and...
Maia is one of our newest 26 members, joining us to take part in our latest project 26 Plants. This...
Inspired by her Instagram ‘Transform Stories’, this month I caught up with Sana to find out more about how words...
This month, I spoke to satirical writer and Mr Toad-lover Graham Dransfield about his Brontë brothers, publishing, and finding humour...
Helping to create a monster post office, editing 26’s most ambitious project, and finding inspiration from a Nigerian shaman. Those...
On 26 March (spooky, I know) The Poetry Society announced Susannah Hart’s poem Reading the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy...
After receiving a glowing recommendation email from fellow New Zealand based 26er Paul White, Jane Berney was the clear choice...
Fresh from her powerful contribution to our recent project, A Common Place, 26 board member Wendy Jones shares her writing...
This month I met with one of 26’s newest members (and a writer for our AI project), Julian Gorham –...
This month, I caught up with Lisa – freelance writer, 26 board member and self-confessed magpie. Always brimming with ideas,...
This month, I discussed golden pavements, hyperlexia, and four-colour Bic pens with our new social media officer, Sarah Elliott. Tell...
This month, we got to know Anita Holford – long-standing 26er and one of the leaders on this year’s neurodiversity...
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 new member Omolara. She shares her thoughts on writing, inspiration, and joining...
This month, meet Bert. He’s come a long way since reading books by the light of his digital alarm clock...