Are you a #disabled writer? Did you know that the @societyofauthors.bsky.social has a network Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses (ADCI). We’ve held lots of virtual events and you can catch up with them on our Vimeo channel. vimeo.com/showcase/110... #publishing

How I write – with Khairani Barokka Thursday 9 July, 2.30pm Literary agent Abi Fellows will speak to author Khairani Barokka (Okka) about her experiences of being a #disabled #author and how she navigates the #publishing industry, from writing and deadlines to publicity and events. 1/

How I write - in conversation with Khairani Barokka - The Society of Authors

In this disability-focused How I Write, literary agent Abi Fellows will speak to author Khairani Barokka (Okka) about her experiences of being a disabled author and how she navigates the publishing in...

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Last minute reminder for tomorrow: #Authors with #Disabilities and #ChronicIllnesses x @societyofauthors.bsky.social How to ask for what you need: Gaining confidence to speak up while navigating barriers in #publishing Tuesday 2nd June from 10-11:30am societyofauthors.org/event/profes... 1/

Professional Development - How to ask for what you need: Gaining confidence to speak up while navigating barriers in publishing - The Society of Authors

In this Professional Development session with Lisa Christie, a Chartered Coaching Psychologist, we'll explore practical tools to help us speak up, confidently request what we need – including our lega...

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I've just backed Peacock in the vote for Britain's favourite butterfly. Which butterfly would you choose? Find yours and vote at britainsfavouritebutterfly.co.uk.

Peacock - Britain’s Favourite Butterfly

The Peacock is one of the 60 beautiful butterflies found across the UK. Will it be Britain's Favourite Butterfly?

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How to ask for what you need: Gaining confidence to speak up while navigating barriers in publishing 2 June @ 10:00 - 11:30 @societyofauthors.bsky.social Aimed at #disabled, #ChronicallyIll, & #neurodivergent authors who need to discuss reasonable adjustments. societyofauthors.org/event/profes...

Professional Development - How to ask for what you need: Gaining confidence to speak up while navigating barriers in publishing - The Society of Authors

In this Professional Development session with Lisa Christie, a Chartered Coaching Psychologist, we'll explore practical tools to help us speak up, confidently request what we need – including our lega...

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REMAP’s mission is to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness, or ageing. We do this by making and adapting equipment to meet the unique needs of individuals at no cost to them. remap.org.uk #disability

REMAP - Custom made equipment for disabled people

REMAP provides custom-made equipment for disabled people. Visit our homepage for more information and learn how we can help you or your loved ones.

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“I keep thinking about the kitchen. Not the government monitors, not the weighed children, not the neighbors reporting on neighbors. The kitchen. The place where baking is a crime. You took something so ordinary, so domestic, so utterly human, & made it an act of rebellion.” #TheChoice #dystopia

“What stands out is how the story transforms ordinary aspects of life food, movement, community into sources of tension and fear. That shift makes the narrative not only gripping but deeply reflective, encouraging readers to question freedom, control, & the cost of conformity.” #TheChoice #dystopia

In Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses (ADCI) we are discussing the issues and obstacles disabled, chronically ill & neurodivergent authors face when asking for access requests. This follows the launch of our access document, download it here: societyofauthors.org/groups/autho... 1/

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A peer support network for authors living and working with health challenges

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This is an impressive selection of stories by and about disabled people, in honour of #DisabilityHistoryMonth. It’s definitely missing some great ones though. What would you add? Drop details in the comments. That includes anything you have written. www.audible.co.uk/blog/categor... #disability

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The official Blog of Audible, Inc.

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Understanding access forms and riders – Tools for #disabled, #ChronicallyIll and #neurodivergent #authors vimeo.com/113895236 Accessibility - Please turn on the cc option to watch this recording with captions. This event has BSL Interpretation from Tracey Tyer and Anne-Marie Marray. 🧵1/

Industry Insider - Understanding access forms and riders - Tools for disabled, chronically ill and neurodivergent authors

To celebrate the launch of the SoA’s Access Form template, ADCI is hosting a panel discussion on what an Access Form is and how it can help authors, agents,…

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The Barbellion Prize celebrates and promotes writing that represents the experience of chronic illness and disability. Since the re-launch laste week we've raised 10% of our target, so there's still a way to go. Pllease support this unique literary award barbellionprize.org Thank you!

If you are in #publishing & work with #disabled, #ChronicallyIll or #neurodivergent #authors you need to know about access forms & how they make life easier for everyone, including you. Sign up to the virtual @societyofauthors.bsky.social panel on what they are and how they work. bit.ly/48Bmxxb

Industry Insider - Understanding access forms and riders - Tools for disabled, chronically ill and neurodivergent authors - The Society of Authors

To celebrate the launch of the SoA’s Access Form template, ADCI is hosting a panel discussion on what an Access Form is and how it can help authors, agents, publishers, event organisers, and anyone el...

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If you’re a #disabled, #ChronicallyIll or #neurodivergent #author you need an access form to make it easier to navigate the #publishing industry. Sign up to the virtual @societyofauthors.bsky.social panel on what they are and how they work. bit.ly/48Bmxxb

Industry Insider - Understanding access forms and riders - Tools for disabled, chronically ill and neurodivergent authors - The Society of Authors

To celebrate the launch of the SoA’s Access Form template, ADCI is hosting a panel discussion on what an Access Form is and how it can help authors, agents, publishers, event organisers, and anyone el...

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When every bite is a crime, rebellion tastes sweet. The Choice is an award-winning, thought-provoking dystopian tale. A world where freedom is measured, indulgence is criminal, and rebellion starts in the kitchen but means risking everything. books2read.com/u/mVwAX2 #books #dystopian

Just a couple of days left to apply. Yes, that’s me in blue. I love working with other disabled writers. #disability #disabled #writer #author

Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Last chance to apply to our Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for Disabled Writers. Four talented writers will be awarded nine months of mentoring from a published author-mentor and a tutorial with a literary agent. Apply by 2 Nov: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/break...

Understanding #Access Forms and Riders - Tools for #Disabled, #ChronicallyIll & #Neurodivergent Authors 13th November 2PM Hear from #publishing director Hannah Knowles, #LiteraryAgent Caro Clarke, #author Polly Atkin & #editor Ama Badu about their experiences & hopes for the form. bit.ly/48Bmxxb

ADCI and the SoA worked together to create the Access Form (known in some cases as an Access Rider) and designed it to provide a simple, easy to complete form to share with your publishing team to communicate your needs. You can download the form here… bit.ly/3WfXMiM /5

Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses - The Society of Authors

A peer support network for authors living and working with health challenges

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The Industry Insider with the @societyofauthors.bsky.social will help explain to authors and industry professionals how access forms work and why they make requesting access requirements easier and ultimately save everyone involved time, money and stress. Sign up here… bit.ly/48Bmxxb

Industry Insider - Understanding Access Forms and Riders - Tools for Disabled, Chronically Ill and Neurodivergent Authors - The Society of Authors

To celebrate the launch of the SoA’s Access Form template, ADCI is hosting a panel discussion on what an Access Form is and how it can help authors, agents, publishers, event organisers, and anyone el...

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Industry Insider – Understanding Access Forms and Riders – Tools for Disabled, Chronically Ill and Neurodivergent Authors with me, @pollyrowena.bsky.social @portyliterary.bsky.social Hannah Knowles and Ama Badu. 13th November 14:00 - 15:00 GMT bit.ly/48Bmxxb #SoAatHome #disability #publishing 🧵

Thousands have already signed — standing up for NHS staff and patients across the UK. Now we need your help to make this movement even louder. ✅ Sign the Charter 🔁 Share it with your friends and family Together, we can hold politicians accountable. 👉 everydoctor.org.uk/stand-with-n...

Exciting news! The House of Lost Whispers is now FREE to Amazon Prime subscribers. Also ONLY 99p for those who aren't. What if there was a parallel universe out there? What if young Olivia has accidentally stumbled across it? #Titanic #WW1 #romance #historical mybook.to/HouseLostWhispers

Have you voted yet in the @societyofauthors.bsky.social management committee elections? Mikle the cat is keen to know!

Polly Atkin@pollyrowena.bsky.social · 11mo ago

If you’re a @societyofauthors.bsky.social member you might have seen I’m standing for election to the management committee. Here’s my first very professional campaign video.

I might be coming around to these AI author marketing spam emails; they’re boosting my self-confidence!

I’m getting so many spam author marketing emails at the moment. This one is the best I’ve seen. It’s clearly created by AI and I avoid using generative AI but I think I’m going to borrow their description for The Choice.

Dessert mode ACTIVATE: Best pie: Apple or Strawberry Best ice cream: Hokey pokey (salted caramel brittle) Best donut: Jam or the mint chocolate one they had at a (now closed) local cafe Best bar: Brownie Best cake: Chocolate/Black Forest Best other: Pastel de Nata

Alys Wilfred Earl@alysdragon.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Dessert mode ACTIVATE: Best pie: Apple 🍏 - a classic for a reason. Best ice cream: some mad flavour of gelato. Best donut: custard Best bar: tiffin Best cake: Victoria sponge Best other: Creme brûlée. (Or one very specific mint choc roulade.) I think I’m a basic bitch.

Starting a thread of online/ virtual art and writing events happening this autumn. Drop them below and I'll share! #writing #art #Comics #Disability #VirtualEvents #DisabledArtists #DisabledWriters #ChronicIlness

I love being a mentor for this. If you are a #disabled or #ChronicallyIll writer then please do apply. #adci #publishing #writing

Curtis Brown Creative@cbcreative.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Our Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for Disabled Writers is open for applications! Four talented writers will be awarded nine months of mentoring from a published author-mentor and a tutorial with a literary agent. Apply by 2 Nov: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/break...

How I Write with Nydia Hetherington If you missed my conversation with @nydiawriter.bsky.social you can catch up now. It was great to hear about Nydia's new book Sycorax, as well as about #publishing as a #disabled #author. vimeo.com/showcase/704... #books @societyofauthors.bsky.social

How I write - in convo with Nydia Hetherington

Grab a cuppa and get to know author, Nydia Hetherington. Nydia is in conversation with Claire Wade, discussing her work and career and to offer a glimpse…

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To celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth the @societyofauthors.bsky.social is hosting an In Conversation this week (17th July, 14:30 BST). I’m interviewing @nydiawriter.bsky.social Nydia is an author living with chronic illness. Her second novel Sycorax was published in February 2025. bit.ly/4lNjfdF

How I write - in conversation with Nydia Hetherington - The Society of Authors

Grab a cuppa and get to know author, Nydia Hetherington. Nydia will be in conversation with Claire Wade to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into his creative routine.

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