🎧 December's Podcasts: 🎙 Episode 498: International bestselling novelist, Paula Hawkins, reflects on her journey to success. 🎙 Episode 499: Broadcaster and non-fiction writer Vanessa Collingridge discusses writing about neurodiversity. Listen to both podcasts here: https://podcast.rlf.org.uk/

In part one of our Making Writing series, Derek reflects on being a children’s author and balancing writing alongside a 9–5 — where creativity brings fulfilment, even if it doesn’t replace a primary income. Join part two on Tuesday 21 April at 6pm GMT: https://www.rlf.org.uk/webinar

Balancing multiple roles isn’t easy. In our last Making Writing Work webinar, panelist Emily Itami discussed how she "code-switches" between teaching, admin, and creative work. Want to be a part of the conversation? Our next free webinar is tomorrow. Register now: https://www.rlf.org.uk/webinar

📚 RLF Fellows’ News – June 2026 ✍️ Publishing highlights include new work from Rebecca Colby, Maisie Chan, and Martina Evans, plus launches, readings and events across June 📖 RLF Fellows feature in a packed month of festivals, panels, and live events in the UK. 📍 Read more: https://bit.ly/4fsNzdE

The RLF's grants programme supports professional writers facing financial hardship, but what is it like to apply for a grant? Four writers share their experience. Visit our website today to find out more about the programme. https://www.rlf.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/

Screenwriter Sameera Steward (who has written for BBC + Netflix TV shows) talks about how her RLF hardship grant was life-changing. If you or a professional writer you know is struggling financially, we are here to help. Check your eligibility on our website. 📚

🎧 Collected Podcasts 🎙 Ep. 502: Emma John in conversation with Paul Dodgson. 🎙 Ep. 503: Pat Cumper with Juliet Gilkes Romero. Featuring work from Martin Day, Jonny Wright, Ian McMillan, Deborah Chancellor, Marina Benjamin, Nicola Baldwin & Morgen Witzel. Listen here: https://podcast.rlf.org.uk/

In our first Making Writing Work webinar, Emily Itami spoke to host Nick Ahad about building a writing career and how Elizabeth Gilbert’s advice prepared her for the reality. Join our next session: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n604JWXZSnWD1eBkinFb7A#/registration

🎧 November Podcasts 🎙 Ep 495: Paul Dodgson talks with Matt Carr about his wide-ranging books on terrorism. 🎙 Ep 497: Juliet Gilkes Romero chats with Satinder Chohan on being a “dramastorian,” exploring empire’s darker histories. Listen to both podcasts here: https://bit.ly/4rWrWGb

We asked our new 2025/2026 RLF University Fellows their best advice for aspiring writers. ✍️ What's the best advice you've ever been given about writing? Find out more about the RLF University Fellowship scheme and see all the 2025/2026 new Fellows here: https://www.rlf.org.uk/fellowship-scheme/

ICYMI 🇨🇿 🇫🇮 Czech and Finnish Presidents Go for a Run in the Center of Prague Both presidents are “friends” with sports. Stubb has participated in marathons and triathlons many times. Pavel is engaged in fitness and running, kayaking and skydiving 🎥: Live 🇺🇦 #Pavel #Stubb #Ukraine #EU

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Trump: "We had the greatest, most successful economy in history, and by the way we're blowing it away in this term. The Dow Jones hit 50,000"

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Reuters.com. Saudi Arabia has attacked Iran

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Why the Heart Shape Looks Nothing Like a Real Heart The heart symbol may come from ancient plants, love potions or early artwork. Its mysterious origin makes it even more romantic. ❤️

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🤞2001 — Some saw it in the early 60s, others through Nixon and Reagan years were really bad, then Bush, and now at the apex with proven racist Trump. #BillionairesForBallrooms Big-Media #EpsteinClass "...fired by the 'same guy'"🤑💰💵

Jubilation on both sides of the Atlantic, moviegoers meet James Bond and music from the big AND small screen tops the pop chart. It’s Time Rewind for May 8th. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.

Educators spend so much time caring for others. 🩺🍎 A well-woman exam is a simple way to stay ahead of health concerns, manage stress, and protect your well-being. Get practical guidance for making preventive care work with a busy schedule: https://sharemylesson.com/blog/well-woman-exams @aft.org

PayPal Mafia runs the Cabinet, pushing a billionaire "freedom city" in Greenland: 1% tax, no FDA, crypto-first, no laws, red tape, or death regs. Pardoned narco-framework guy, Coinbase cash—pivoting America to technocracy. Greenland's their playground; we're next. Wake up.

Clytemnestra (Irene Papas) despairs upon learning of the planned sacrifice of her daughter in order to set sail for the Trojan War in this adaptation of Euripides' classic tragedy.

Olivia Rodrigo filmed her 'Drop Dead' music video at the Palace of Versailles.

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These two are still here. Wilson’s Warblers. #Birds

Updates of arrested student and Siniša Mali. 1. People are blocking Zemun (municipality in Belgrade) for over two hours because of arrested student.

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Marylanders outraged by rising monthly #gas and #electric costs are speaking out about changes to a #Maryland #ENERGY bill that was supposed to lower costs for consumers. Advocates like #MarylandPIRG say the legislation's changes will increase energy costs for consumers.

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Hans Jessen weist auf die Versorgungsknappheit hin, die bevorsteht, da der letzte Tanker aus der Straße von Hormus, der vor Schließung losfuhr, gerade Deutschland erreicht hat. Wieder nur Verweis auf den Waffenstillstand, als ob die Tanker nicht dennoch Zeit brauchen. 😅

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Cue the music… the Winter #Olympics have begun! ❄️ Gold medals for snow angels, swings, and big imaginations around the world. 🏅

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Go viral, or stay authentic? Musician GRAE isn't the first artist to think about that choice, and for her, authenticity matters more. And with 150 million global streams, we don't blame her. Watch the full episode (3) on YouTube now! #modecanadarocks #fashion #culture #music #love

As Governor, I’ll empower local law enforcement leadership to determine how best to create safe communities – not force ICE Agreements on them. The Governor's job is to ensure Florida law enforcement has resources, not tell them how to lead their job.

Dialogue co-editors Caroline Kline and Margaret Olsen Hemming sit down with Nancy Ross and Kristine Haglund to explore what garments mean today: as sacred objects, as cultural symbols, and as instruments that shape behavior and identity in the Church. www.dialoguejournal.com/podcasts/gar...

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Props for unvarnished truths. Very disappointed in Sherrill. These governors keep missing opportunities to at least make themselves clear. There was no fireworks evidence. It’s trumped up bs. Pun intended! •RRered ya I’m PINKS #Resist like you mean it. #Delaneyhall #NJ

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Saudi Arabia road rage has entered the chat

Trump has officially entered his “lame duck” era

I think best when I write by hand ✍🏼 - working on prepping for the Candidate Forum tomorrow 5/26 at 5:30 at the Bondurant Library! #KeepCaringKeepHelping #Candidate #Iowa #Politics #Democrat

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UK: HENRY NOVAK CASE... ...THIS NEWS WAS CABLED AROUND THE WORLD... THIS VIDEO HAS CAUSED POLITICAL CHAOS IN ENGLAND Outrage grows after police handcuff dying student FRANCE24 / WOW MEDIA CHANNEL Issued on: 03/06/2026 - 13:31 Modified: 03/06/2026 - 13:33

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Ukrainian schoolchildren are graduating under the constant threat of russian attacks. Ceremonies begin outdoors, but when air raid sirens sound, students across the country are forced to move their celebrations into bomb shelters. Join Sky Defense to help schoolchildren: u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...

We love seeing Kylie Kelce offering to be a matchmaker for the Maher sisters on House of Maher. Good news: amateur cupids don’t need to wrack their brains for potential suitors!

Listen to this old MAGA shit. Yep they sat down once kettles by NJSP and sang songs. From now on. We must realize we are on our own. They will gaslight and use their power to recreate reality. I added a medaled veteran Army Ranger’s take on this below. #PINKS #RESIST like you mean it #fdt

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