Anita Sullivan

Want to get broadcast? RADIO 4 commissioning round opens soon. Brief announced the week of May 13. Deadline for short proposals is the 19th of June. @writersguildgb.bsky.social @audiodramahub.bsky.social @audiodrama.bsky.social

How to pitch: www.anitasullivan.co.uk/post/bbc-rad...

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(And I do I also see the irony of using Amazon packing cardboard to make this sign, and posting it on Big Social websites. But, hey use the tools you have!)

On my way to protest at Meta’s London office. Why? Pirate site LibGen ripped 7.5 million books. Meta used this stolen content to train AI systems to write books
#campaigning #makeITfair #DotheWriteThing @alcs.co.uk @writersguildgb.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social

Writers and artists, here's a chance to tell the Government how you feel about big tech using your originated work to train AI and create content. Let's protect our work!

(If you need help with the form see @alcs-uk.bsky.social for a guidance sheet... because we're worth it!) #AI #copyright

Writers and visual artists, here's a chance to tell the Government how you feel about big tech using your originated work to train AI and create content. Let's protect our work!

(The form on the link is big, but don't be daunted follow ALCs guidance sheet... because we're worth it!) #AI #copyright

BBC radio drama is in grave danger. Without it we may lose the next generation of writing talent Hundreds of hours of original plays have been cut from the corporation’s programming in recent years. If the trend continues, a valuable training ground for writers will be lost

Great article from Katie Hims about the importance of BBC audio drama, now under threat. In addition Radio 4 are commissioning more serials in the few remaining slots so fewer opportunities and only for 'experienced writers'. How do you get experience if there's no space for you?

Otherland | Almeida Theatre

Loved Otherland by Chris Bush. Love, joy and the different ways of being or becoming a woman. Great script, brilliant dynamic ensemble production with music by Jennifer Whyte. Powerful and uplifting. Running at The Almeida until March 15th selling out fast. almeida.co.uk/whats-on/oth...

Save Audio Drama on World Radio Day - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain Last month, alongside Equity and the Society of Authors, we launched a petition to Save Audio Drama at the BBC, following the corporation’s decision to axe audio drama from Radio …

Happy #WorldRadioDay! Send a video message to Director-General Tim Davie + the BBC about why audio drama is so important to you, why you oppose their cuts and why we must Save Audio Drama at the BBC

#SADatTheBBC

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BREAKING: We’ve WON a historic case against the Rosebank & Jackdaw oil & gas fields. 🎉

👏 NO NEW OIL AND GAS! 📣

This is GAME-CHANGING.

And it’s ONLY been possible thanks to YEARS of fighting by THOUSANDS of climate campaigners! Power to the people. ✊

Top 10 Checkouts of All Time Find out which books were checked out most since The New York Public Library opened its doors 125 years ago.

Love this list, how it veers between dystopia and children's fiction. A cute cat followed by a rat in the face and things on fire, followed by a cute pig. Feels like the world right now!

Very bad news graph. But relieved to see so few denialist comments. I usually scroll responses to things like this in a state of a terror and horror. Maybe I'm listening to an echo-chamber, but you need that sometimes to get some actual thinking done.

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Margaret White and the Alcoran of Mahomet The little-known story of the first publication of the Qu’ran in English.

Extremely excited that my new radio play Margaret White and the Alcoran of Mahomet will be on radio four at 2:15 on Wednesday 5 Feb and on BBC Sounds after that, please do you have a listen. I’m very proud of this one. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Just seven more days to catch this audio drama on BBC/ BBC Sounds. Beautiful eco-fable from Peter 'Jaws' Benchley. Free listening. Stunning production. #shark #jaws #mantaray #audiodrama #podcast

Hochul Signs Law That Penalizes Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Gift Article) The measure will seek to raise funds to pay for some of the damage caused by extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent because of the combustion of fossil fuels.

Relentless citizen activism + good science + good messaging + political leadership from legislators + youth involvement + civil disobedience by 19 elders + Vermont did it first => VICTORY

Proud to have brought some of the science to the party. Damn!

Gift link:

www.nytimes.com/2024/12/26/n...

Rwanda’s Marburg response is a masterclass in how to prevent pandemics Today marks the official end of the outbreak. Swift action saved many lives and helped protect the rest of the world from potential disaster

Lots to learn from Rwanda

www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

Copyright and Artificial Intelligence consultation – our response - Writers' Guild of Great Britain Today (17 December 2024), the Government launched its much anticipated consultation into Copyright and Artificial Intelligence. The full consultation can be found here. The Government is consulting on...

Today, the Government launched its much anticipated consultation into Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

Read our response

writersguild.org.uk/copyright-an...

Meeting the alternative comedy team who are completing the same quest. A brief encounter between storylines and possibly two movies. That's meta, man! Also, jobs for mates...😜

😆'The' houseplant. Singular. Speaks volumes!

Orange business card, water damaged from the street. Black text says 'Learn to Park. You accidentally parked like an asshole. Get the help you need before becoming the shit head everyone hates'.

Found this in the street. Picked it up hoping there was a helpline number. Disappointed!

Remember that books are going to be harder to find. Public libraries might be something that they go after. I know that food is #1 priority, but knowledge should be in your top 5.

Please stay safe and please educate yourself.

#booksky #bluecrew

Amazing performance from Stephen Hart at the beautiful Fitzrovia Chapel. Sharing his story of survival, turning 'tell no one' into a forum for discussion and support. Coming back to Fitzrovia Feb 15th. www.shadoweddreamer.co.uk/dates-and-ve...
#adoption #survivor #HIV #storytelling #showtunes

Poster says 'GPs are not to blame for the A&E crisis. It's down to a capacity problem in the hospitals due to a Government intent on NHS austerity and cutting the numbers of beds. GPs are the reason it's no worse. In Feb 24 two million people were seen in A&E. Five million EXTRA people were seen in General Practice compared to 2019

This poster in my local GP practice (NHS doctors UK). Their phone message starts not with a 'hello' but a warning they do not tolerate aggression or abuse.

Opening Lines - The Girl of the Sea of Cortez - BBC Sounds John Yorke takes a look at Peter Benchley’s novel The Girl of the Sea of Cortez.

This is me being interviewed about my favourite book when I was eleven. My adaptation of 'The Girl of the Sea of Cortez' broadcast today on Radio 4. (Peter 'Jaws' Benchley's other book). Young-me would definitely enjoy it, but might be miss the poor eel...

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Need to rewatch UTOPIA aka a goddamn perfect show.

Yes, yes. Why haven't more people seen this? Utterly brilliant.

I've been very quiet here, but here's a great thing that happened recently: Theatre Studies at the U. of Glasgow has launched a *free* online introduction to playwriting in partnership with Playwrights' Studio, Scotland! www.futurelearn.com/courses/an-i... Do pass on to anybody interested!

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, The Girl of the Sea of Cortez From the author of Jaws. A Mexican girl fights to protect the marine habitat she loves.

Loved this book since I was a kid, adapted it from my ancient copy. Amazing to hear it brought to life by a brilliant young cast & Afonica productions. (There's an interview with me 15 mins before broadcast on Opening Lines... ffs!😲) #audiodrama #Radio4 #scriptwriting
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