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

🎧 Collected Podcasts: 🎙 Ep 500: Abigail Mann - comedy author on writing rituals, process, and producing her best work. 🎙 Ep 501: John Lewis-Stempel - bestselling nature writer and RLF Fellow on writing struggles and finding ideas while farming. Listen to both here: https://bit.ly/4rWrWGb

In our first webinar, Emily Itami shared her thoughts on the ups and downs of a writer's life, alongside host Nick Ahad and fellow writers Derek Keilty and Karen McCarthy Woolf. Watch the full webinar via our YouTube Channel or register our second FREE webinar here: https://bit.ly/4s41p8N

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

🎧 Collected Podcasts: 🎙 Episode 504: Katharine Quarmby is in conversation with Jonathan Tulloch. The episode also features work from Karl Whitney and Rosie Fiore-Burt. 🎙 Episode 505: Hugo Williams is in conversation with Julia Copus. Listen to both podcasts here: https://podcast.rlf.org.uk/

🎧 September’s Collected Podcasts: 🎙 Ep 491: Doug Johnstone with Marianne Colbran on crime writing, TV pressures & finding your voice. 🎙 Ep 492: Julia Copus with Blake Morrison on memoir, range & the RLF archives. 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

Would you be able to spot these common punctuation mistakes? The RLF has been supporting students at universities across the UK since 1999 through our Fellowship Scheme. Find out if there’s a Fellow at your university via the link: https://www.rlf.org.uk/our-partners/

Introducing the RLF's grant categories, designed to support writers across various circumstances. From short-term need to long-term support, our aim is to provide stability when it is most needed. For more information on eligibility, please visit the RLF website: https://bit.ly/4cpeuoz

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All of the lies and gaslighting on earth won't change this truth.

300 Wohnungen steuerfrei erben – aber bei 3 Wohnungen zahlen? Das ist Realität. Und ungerecht. Ein Urteil liegt vor, doch ein Nichtanwendungserlass verhindert die Anwendung. Finanzminister Klingbeil könnte das ändern – tut es aber nicht. Warum?

Dan Goldman voted for warrantless wiretaps. He has repeatedly enabled the federal government’s expansive use of surveillance powers. I will never play fast and loose with your civil liberties. I’ve always stood up for constitutional privacy rights and always will.

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Falling immigration numbers offer chance to reset debate and ask how and why people coming to the UK and leaving it changes all our lives. Scream at me all you want but I refuse to ignore the facts in favour of anyone’s divisive fiction and will keep speaking up for a better way forward for all.

Votes at 16 is a big step forward. The evidence from Scotland, where 16 and 17-year olds have had the vote since 2014, is that young people engage strongly with democracy and, when they start voting early, they keep on voting as they get older. That can only boost our democracy.

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The third largest Ebola outbreak in history‼️ By “trillion dollar deficit reduction” he meant “trillion dollar budget expansion and trillion dollar net worth for myself”

I recently joined the Rally Against Peoples Gas because #utility companies are raising rates on Chicagoans—even though their executives are getting big bonuses. We need to stop this and bring down energy prices⚡️🔋

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Los repartidores de comida a domicilio en China; este equipo puede hacer que tu velocidad de carrera alcance los 50 kilómetros por hora.

“Solutions are often hiding in plain sight.” Physician-scientist-patient and Every Cure cofounder Dr. David Fajgenbaum shares how physicians, health leaders, and advocates can drive meaningful change at the #StateAdvocacySummit.

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The Shenzhou-21 crew has started a one-month extended mission aboard China’s Tiangong space station, testing long-duration spaceflight technologies and emergency resupply systems. After 6 months in orbit, all 3 astronauts remain in good health and mission tasks are running smoothly.

Making you hide your smile? Let's tox about it. 😊✨ You know those lines around your eyes when you laugh? Some call them crow's feet. You might call them "the reason I smile with my mouth closed." But here's the thing — you shouldn't have to hide your joy. Botox for crow's feet softens those line

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Finally got my blank DVDs so I can make install media for 10.4.

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Will AI outsmart us and take over? 🤖 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton says this possibility isn't science fiction. 🧪 Watch the full talk: youtu.be/IkdziSLYzHw

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On the way to the train station, while I was leaving, there still was the "very left" column with no visible police pushback (otherwise expected from Jerualem police).

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McNabb takes an Ehlers slapshot to the shield, he quickly left the ice (no blood in this)