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You might be right.

True. They are a tough crowd.

That would be amazing! Thank you. Lx

Yeah, it needs to be alcohol free, But a power bank is a good idea.

Okay, hivemind, imagine you’re buying a present for an 18-25 year old. Any gender. Budget around £25.

What do you buy them?

I asked the dentist for a sticker.

Got my Covid and Flu shots next week but remembered to schedule a day to feel rough. It’s just so wearying. But still better than the alternative.

It seemed like a good idea to book a mammogram, dental appointment and my drug infusion all within 48 hours of each other.

Reader, it was not.

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Head up UK screenwriters! Very important dates for your diary. This year’s annual BBC Writers Room Open Call for TV drama or comedy/drama submissions window - noon Tuesday 4th November to noon Tuesday 2nd December.

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This is the first I've heard of this, but the Department for Business and Trade is running a consultation on the scourge of late payments, they want to introduce new legislation to tackle poor practices

Deadline to respond is 23 October

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Y’know, you can celebrate Jilly Cooper’s life *without* prefacing it with “not a fan of her writing”— don’t worry, we won’t assume you have the same taste as us mere plebs… I don’t go on Jane Goodall tribute posts commenting “not a fan of chimps, but RIP anyway”

Well, fuck that. We need to stop intellectualising it. No more tolerance for intolerance. We won the debate years ago. Let's stop litigating, because every time we do racists like Farage, Trump or Robinson steal a tiny shred of legitimacy. And that way disaster lies.

The POV of is crystal clear. Racism is a bad thing. A thing to be resisted and fought.

But that is not the prevailing opinion amongst the politicians at the moment. We're being told that racism (along with other prejudices) is to be understood and excused. That it is nuanced and complicated. 2/3

Saw the brilliant touring production of Sorkin's To Kill A Mockingbird in Leeds on Saturday. It's got some uncomfortable but authentic to the period language in it which hits hard. However, the thing that really struck me is how unequivocal it is about the racism, white supremacy and prejudice. 1/3

Eventually you have to accept that no matter how many different notebooks you buy, they won’t make you a better writer. For that, you need to spend a lot of money on the right pen.

Ian McMillan on Tony Harrison (www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s... via Transblawg)

“So, I tapped her on the cleavage with my cake fork. That got her attention.”

RIP Kitty

RTS Yorkshire Presents: In Conversation with Sally Wainwright

A brilliant chance to hear from one of the finest UK TV writers in a very lovely setting. Book now, the tickets are going quick.

RTS Yorkshire Presents: In Conversation with Sally Wainwright

A brilliant chance to hear from one of the finest UK TV writers in a very lovely setting. Book now, the tickets are going quick.

Almost forgot that the Tories are also twats for a minute there. Stay vigilant, everyone.

But that’s utter bullshit. So maybe you should report that?

A screengrab from the BAFTA Connect invite, which says: Connect: Storytelling: Success across screen sectors Friday 17 October 7pm - 10pm BST Ray Dolby Room, 195 Piccadilly Join BAFTA winning writer, Corey Brotherson, and BAFTA nominated scriptwriter James Swallow in conversation as they discuss storytelling and scriptwriting across the screen sectors. More details to follow soon.

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Do you like writing, and interested in the craft?

Well, how about you join @jmswallow.bsky.social and myself for a little chat about storytelling across the different mediums of screen?

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Did you miss our recent “Screenwriting Democracy: Creating Movies and Shows on Politics, Media, and Civil Rights for Our Times” virtual panel presented by WGAW’s Writers Education Committee? You can watch the full video on YouTube. Tune in now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOlu...

“I read a book once. It were a green one”

RIP Tony Harrison, Yorkshire Bard.

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One week left: submissions close midnight 30th September

There's one week left for writers in the North of England to send us their stories!

We're looking for folklore-inspired tales to publish in our first anthology.

It's been a real treat to read all the submissions so far, but we'd love to squeeze a few more in 🙏

carnyxpress.co.uk/submissions

4Screenwriting is open for applications to the 2026 cohort. Polish that script and send it in - still genuinely one of the best writing schemes in the UK and can launch careers overnight. #scriptwriting