That’s very kind, Eduardo! Time to both get behind Raya and Merino. If we could win one to your 15, I’d be happy forever.
I missed this thread. But how we all doing today?
I do hope @jonathanliew.bsky.social goes into novel writing at some point (please correct me if he already has and I'll buy them up). Always such exquisite writing - his latest on Everton's last-minute equaliser last night www.theguardian.com/football/202...
I'm so excited to share this: The Freelance Writing Jobs New Directions Bursary is open for entries! freelancewritingjobs.substack.com/p/the-freela...
Well the answer is in: Murdoch pays £10m+ and publicly accepts illegal behaviour was carried out by private investigators working for the Sun but gets to suggest it was arms length. Crucially no judge ruling on phone hacking at the Sun, email deletion, or if Rebekah Brooks knew of illegality.
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Two OOO replies today from folks not back in until Jan 5th.
Respect
Re-introducing myself to BlueSky followers: I'm a freelance journalist with 17 years' experience working with national and international newsrooms. I can report, edit, train, plan special projects + strategise about audience growth and engagement.
Separately, I'm working on my first novel...
I did a remote talk at Harvard yesterday (yes, very cool) and got asked a very good q: why aren't more journalists building AI tools?
There are 3 reasons, and you'll guess 2 of them: time and money. But you might not have guessed the third. It is... 1/
🚨 BREAKING: #Brighton i360 heading into administration 🚨
The seafront tower faces an uncertain future as i360 Ltd confirms insolvency, leaving £50m owed to the council.
If no buyer is found, it could close in the new year or face demolition.
More here ⬇️
Oh hello there 👋
I would love to make a starter pack for UK-based freelance journalists joining Bluesky to help get commissions, please let me know if that's you or someone you've worked with (freelance journalists outside the UK will be next!)
