The Institute of Stories I’m launching a new event in Porthleven, Cornwall. The idea is simple – to share stories,... Read More
For the last few years, 26 member, Rishi Dastidar has been doing something a little quixotic. Nearly every time that... Read More
Our first Sidekick Books exhibition is on until 31st January. Headbooks is a split-level exhibition in the Poetry Cafe, Covent... Read More
I am trying to finally put together the many scribblings I’ve accumulated over the last few years and write that... Read More
This month saw the publication of OTHERS, by Unbound. I know there are so many demands on your attention, and... Read More
Writing project based on the 26 Treasures project of 2012 with The Royal Scottish Museum in which I was a... Read More
Writing and Wine Day with Chapel Down On July 20 you’ll be guided through a range of writing practices and... Read More
In the ghostly but glorious Strawberry Hill House, a group of people gathered to ruffle their writing wings. A day... Read More
If you’re working on a writing project, or want to start one, or if you have a deadline to meet... Read More
I have been working as Editor on a report called, Building Brighter Futures, in collaboration with Travis Perkins plc. It... Read More
I want to share a project I’ve been working on with my very good friend Charlie at Urban Writers’ Retreat. It’s a... Read More
The Other Mrs Walker is out in the world. An old lady dies leaving nothing but an emerald dress, an... Read More
By James Hogwood World Book Day is a UNESCO-designated day to celebrate all the incredible things that books give us... Read More
So this month I wrote this article about the history of toplessness for BBC News. It became the number one... Read More
I unexpectedly took up visual art last year, after a hiatus of nearly 25 years. I recently sold six of... Read More
As we mentioned last month, 26 member Roger Horberry has new ebook out that delves into that most mysterious of... Read More
I finished teaching my first creative writing course for adults, at the gorgeous Smallhythe Studio in Kent. Imaginary worlds created.... Read More
The London Writers Awards is Spread the Word’s new annual development programme for talented London writers. Currently open for application,... Read More
At Pighog they’ve been pulling all the stops out to bring you a sensational new programme of events and publications... Read More
Sidekick Books received the very exciting news that Finders Keepers, a series of poems and illustrations for lost species, was... Read More
My news is that I’m going to be President of the D&AD Writing for Design Awards jury this April, along... Read More
I’ve joined Glasgow based indie publisher Freight Books as Digital Marketing Executive, which I’m very happy about, and will be... Read More
26ers share their personal projects from published novels, short stories and memoirs in the making. Aren’t we a clever bunch?... Read More
Travel isn’t just about going places. It’s about the experiences you have, and the people you meet. That’s the idea... Read More
Writing in response to the photography of Diane Arbus 4 May 2019 @ 2–5pm Join 26 board member and Dark... Read More
Projects are right at the heart of 26 – an opportunity to flex our writing muscles in new ways and,... Read More
I was awarded a Distinction in my recent Masters in Creative Writing at Kingston University. It’s a terrific programme. 2016’s... Read More
I’ve had a busy summer organising other writers rather than writing my own work – principally devising a month long... Read More
Writers and Artists (Yearbook) have just published my article ‘Love Writing’ – and it starts on their home page, which... Read More
I’m running #ScottishEBookDay on Twitter on May 27th to celebrate and promote Scottish publishing. Offers, interviews, good old-fashioned chat about... Read More
Elise Valmorbida has some special news about her novel, The Madonna of the Mountains, which was recently awarded the Victorian... Read More
When Pete Kirby, one of our members from the South West, mentioned that he planned to plonk lots of shipping... Read More
I’m excited that Strange Tales in the Dales my children’s collection of ‘spooky’ stories for 7-11s already has pre-orders. Have... Read More
Jacob Sam-La Rose I just launched a new generative poetry bot on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thepoemthedream And I’ve recorded an episode of Poetry... Read More
19th September 2015, the day I ran my first 5k Parkrun in Bushy Park. Six months before my 40th Heart... Read More
Our press Sidekick Books currently has a call out for comics poetry for a new anthology, ‘Over the Line’. The... Read More
Creative retreats with international teachers including Dark Angel and 26er Neil Baker here in the gardens of Riverheart Retreats. Painting,... Read More
Having contributed to a few 26 projects over last few years, I’m now trying to focus on a longer piece... Read More
Once I wrote a book. Then it happened again. And again. Three books, all written about writing, read by readers.... Read More
I’ve been working with school children from Doune Primary school (who joined me for 26Twits) and community elders to create... Read More
How can writers use video to promote our businesses? I was convinced that doing a bland pitch to camera for... Read More
Prize-winning sestudes, published short stories and writing endurance challenges… Just a standard month for 26ers. I was surprised and delighted... Read More
I’m travelling around and seeing many different museums, with a new aim to learn at least one fact per museum.... Read More
I’m very excited that my debut novel will be published on 29 October. Talk of the Toun is an uplifting... Read More
26 member Nick Parker has come up with a simple method to help anyone find their tone of voice, and... Read More
This is part of wider “Strange Creatures After Hours” events 16 March-27 June 2015. The Crystal Palace dinosaur models were... Read More
Is we the new I? asks soon-to-be collaborative author, Paul Redstone? In a daring collaboration with 14 other writers, Redstone... Read More
I’ve been in Portugal for a week with my youngest son, Simon, who has autism. He is, among many things,... Read More