With October just around the corner, it’s not long until this year’s Bloomsbury Festival kicks off on the 16th. Don’t... Read More
Constraints help creativity. From haikus to 12-bar blues, restrictions force us to think harder and produce better work. So how... Read More
Lisa Andrews reflects on her relationship with nature during lockdown, and shares how we can all get involved with The... Read More
After taking some time to reflect, we’re launching a new project in response to the COVID-19 outbreak – a chance... Read More
Our experimental new writing strand on Instagram, 26 Flashes, has got off to a flying start under the leadership of... Read More
It’s not too late to submit your application for our upcoming project with Fine Cell Work, or to nab a... Read More
Anna Dewis shares an unexpected legacy from our 26 Leaps project, and how her words are taking their own leap... Read More
26 is now involved in a major new project, working in partnership with a unique and vital charity. This is... Read More
Last month, Rachel Marshall stepped away from the position of 26’s website and membership manager to develop her own business.... Read More
How can you make more money—and still be a nice person? This is the 12th of our Trade Secrets training... Read More
Our latest pop-up writing workshop saw a group of 26 members (and a few new faces) join Neil Baker and... Read More
26 were the big winners at the 2019 Drum Design Awards. We’re absolutely thrilled that the 26 Armistice centenary project,... Read More
The 26 Project Award judging panel have, once again, been spoilt for choice. But after much deliberation, we have our... Read More
With the dust just about settling from our Armistice project, there’s another piece of good news to share. Our donation... Read More
We saw a flurry of activity in the final days of our 26 Armistice project – including a surprise mention... Read More
As we enter the final weeks of our centena releases, don’t miss out on some exciting news, dates for your... Read More
As summer draws to an end, it’s time to look forward to our latest partnership with the Bloomsbury Festival, and... Read More
Would Eeyore and Ebeneezer Scrooge make good pen pals? What would Frankenstein and Fido discuss, given the chance? Soon enough,... Read More
Ed Prichard shares the latest from 26 Flashes, and looks forward to the next project brief. Our experimental writing strand... Read More
October might feel a long way off, but we’re already gearing up for another project with the Bloomsbury Festival. Here’s... Read More
After a deluge of interest in our latest project, Lisa Andrews shares why 26 is looking to the great outdoors... Read More
If you’re already looking forward to a bit of Spring warmth and sunshine, John Simmons has just the writing course... Read More
A book on poetic craft I’ve edited, called um The Craft, published last week through Nine Arches Press. It’s the... Read More
Last month, ten writers took it in turns to be writers in residence for each of the ten days of... Read More
Meet other 26 members and hear some amazing writing at our free event in London. Keep an eye on our... Read More
John Simmons shares the fruits of a conversation with good friend and artist Jenni Wallace, sparked by our 26 Trees... Read More
The Bloomsbury Festival returns in October and, this year, we’ve teamed up with our friends at the festival to offer... Read More
Earlier this month, a group of 26-ers joined Neil Baker for an experimental workshop at Diane Arbus’ exhibition at the... Read More
The deadline for entries to our Emerging Writer Award isn’t far off, but there’s still time to get your entry... Read More
We’re calling for entries for our Emerging Writer Award. But why enter? Katie Alcock and Andy Hayes reveal all, with... Read More
Final thoughts on the 26 Armistice Project I’m writing this in the last fortnight as we count down to the... Read More
In our event Writing Together, Ian Hislop and Nick Newman will share a rare glimpse into 30 years of their... Read More
Are you a PR professional who’d like to get more involved in 26 projects? As well as writers, editors, designers... Read More
Writing in lockdown might feel strange and new to us, but we’re by no means the first to experience it.... Read More
I asked you to share your lockdown tips, advice and inspiration. As always, the 26 community did not disappoint! It’s... Read More
Saturday 2nd May, 2pm Join Neil Baker, 26 board member and Dark Angels tutor, for another experimental workshop at the... Read More
John Simmons and Wendy Jones share their memories of one of 26’s earliest members. David May died recently, which caused... Read More
Shake off the January blues with a brilliant new talk by Harry Pearce. This is an evening just for 26... Read More
Our 52 writers in the 26 Trees project have been answering the question ‘What is a tree when it’s no... Read More
This month 26 writers have been an integral part of the Bloomsbury Festival. As well as the 26 Leaps project... Read More
John Simmons explains how our 26 Trees project was born, updates us on the project so far, and shares what’s... Read More
Earlier this month a group of 26ers, led by Francesca Baker, took a trip to the British Library to see... Read More
After 26 won the ‘Writing for Design’ award for Armistice 100 Days at the Drum Design Awards we met up... Read More
Our annual 26 Awards night is just a couple of weeks away. Have you got your ticket yet? As well... Read More
At 26, we love a good project. A chance to flex those creative muscles. But what have we got in... Read More
It’s a project that’s included more writers – more people – than any previous 26 endeavour. And now, as 26 Armistice... Read More
Lovely Laura Hunter is taking a step back from editing 26’s newsletter, to focus on other projects. And I’m hoping... Read More
Eleven days in to our Armistice 100 days project. It’s been incredible to see this body of work take shape.... Read More