Collective Wisdom
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A new kind of PR and marketing agency for the cultural sector. Bespoke solutions, delivered by hand-picked professionals. Founded by @trudaspruyt.bsky.social www.collective-wisdom.co.uk
Orwell prize for political writing awarded to novelist killed in Ukraine war
Orwell prize for political writing awarded to novelist killed in Ukraine war
Victoria Amelina wins with her unfinished book Looking at Women Looking at War while Donal Ryan takes the award for political fiction with an intimate portrait of an Irish town A novelist killed in the Ukraine war has won the Orwell prize for political writing. Victoria Amelina, who died in July 2023 from injuries sustained in a Russian bombing of a restaurant in Kramatorsk, won the prize with her unfinished book Looking at Women Looking at War. Continue reading...
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Ukrainian author killed by Russia awarded UK’s prestigious Orwell Prize in political writing
Two years after her tragic death in a Russian missile strike, Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina was posthumously awarded on June 25 the prestigious U.K. Orwell Prize for her book “Looking at Women, Lo...
kyivindependent.com
Become a member of English PEN today and join us at the October Gallery, London, on 9 July for drinks, conversation, and the exclusive announcement of this year’s PEN Pinter Prize winner. You’re also welcome to bring a guest, even if they’re not (yet) a member. www.englishpen.org/become-a-mem...
‘I see growing international outrage at the injustice of his case, and bear witness to the respect and support for Alaa’ Margaret Busby, President of English PEN, writes for @literaryhub.bsky.social in support of Alaa Abd el-Fattah and his mother Laila Soueif. #FreeAlaa lithub.com/on-egypts-un...
On Egypt’s Unjust Incarceration of the Writer Alaa Abd el-Fattah, and the Hunger Strike of Dr. Laila Soueif
Is there a more high-profile political prisoner in Egypt than British-Egyptian writer and software developer Alaa Abd el-Fattah? In my role as President of English PEN, I see growing international …
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A three-year project seeking to bring more creativity and cultural experiences into children and young people’s lives across Nottingham has been launched today, following the announcement of a £550,000 investment from Arts Council England (ACE).
‘Child-friendly’ £1.5m cultural programme launches in Nottingham - Arts Professional
A three-year project seeking to bring more creativity and cultural experiences into children and young people’s lives across Nottingham has been launched today, following the announcement of a £550,000...
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Kamila Shamsie's #PENLecture, delivered last night in Newcastle, in partnership with @newwritingnorth.bsky.social and @nclanews.bsky.social, is now available to read in @literaryhub.bsky.social
Lit Hub@literaryhub.bsky.social · last yr.@kshams.bsky.social gives a close and highly critical reading of English PEN’s charter.
“These books show us how we got here." – Kim Darroch, Chair of Judges Announcing the eight finalists for the 2025 Orwell Prize for Political Writing. Huge congratulations to all the authors! Winner revealed 25 June. Discover them now: orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-p...
“Troubled times lure out the very best from fiction. Only one can win. All should be read.” – Jim Crace, Chair of Judges Introducing the finalists for the 2025 Orwell Prize for Political Fiction. Discover the list: orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-p...
📢 2025 Orwell Prize Finalists Announced! The Orwell Prizes celebrate the year's best political writing and reporting, inspired by George Orwell's values of clarity, courage, and fidelity to truth. Explore this year's shortlists & judges’ reflections: open.substack.com/pub/orwellfo...
The Orwell Prizes 2025: Finalists announced
From the best political fiction to powerful reporting on homelessness, discover this year's shortlists
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It was inspiring to hear Mahmoud Muna talk about the power of the bookseller at London Book Fair last week, part of the @englishpen.bsky.social Literary Salon.
The Bookseller@thebookseller.com · last yr.Speaking to The Bookseller at London Book Fair (LBF) 2025, Palestinian bookseller Mahmoud Muna reflected on the 'shocking' events he has endured since his arrest on 9th February. 👇 #BookSky
Is this the most back-handed compliment from a jury ever? ‘It made us feel lost, frustrated and disconnected.’ Congratulations to @blasttheory.bsky.social and Ting-Tong Chang on their @sxsw.com XR Special Jury Award. Fourth year of award winners for #futureartandculture ocula.com/magazine/art...
Ting-Tong Chang and Blast Theory Take SXSW Special Jury Award for ‘Unexpected Dance’ Between Tech and Human Behaviour
Jurors at the 32nd edition of the festival said the reality-bending installation made them feel ‘lost, frustrated, and disconnected’ before giving it the award.
ocula.com
A brand-new franchise of South by Southwest is coming to London in June. Crispin Parry thinks participation in the showcase enables the UK to be a leading incubator of immersive arts.
British Underground: Enabling UK talent to flourish globally - Arts Professional
A brand-new franchise of South by Southwest is coming to London in June. Crispin Parry thinks participation in the showcase enables the UK to be a leading incubator of immersive arts.
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Join our International Booker Prize Reading Challenge to explore the 2025 longlist, and connect with readers all over the world. Find out more ⤵️ thebookerprizes.com/reading-chal...
Reading Challenge | The Booker Prizes
Take part in our latest challenge to explore the 2025 longlist, and connect with like-minded readers all over the world. Whether you want to read just one book or the entire list, we’d love you to joi...
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Great to see our client Saad Qureshi on the front page of the Telegraph & Argus in Bradford for his Bradford 2025 commission Tower of Now. And BBC too. www.bbc.com/news/article...
The first wave of the ALSO25 line-up has landed! ❤️ The spectacular 12th edition takes place on the weekend 11 - 13th July a bit of ‘LOVE AND HORROR’ is sprinkled over the magical Capability Brown landscaped lakeside. 🧟♀️
Excited to join this talented team of PRs, marketeers, social media experts, podcasters & event specialists. @collectivewisdom.bsky.social is a new agency building bespoke campaigns across publishing & culture. Already working with top talent. Thanks Truda! www.thebookseller.com/news/communi...
Communications and marketing agency Collective Wisdom appoints two new associates
Communications and marketing agency Collective Wisdom, launched by Truda Spruyt in September last year, has appointed two new associates –Angela Allan (née Robertson) and Matt Hall.
thebookseller.com
Wonderful to see Weatherglass Novella Prize winner Aerth getting such rave reviews. Congrats @tomkinsdeb.bsky.social
Weatherglass Books@weatherglassbooks.bsky.social · 2y agoRave review of our latest book from Telegraph. Thank you! @lukekennard.bsky.social @tomkinsdeb.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-t...
Our new team members bringing energy and expertise to 2025 @mattzki.bsky.social @angelaallan.bsky.social www.thebookseller.com/news/communi...
Communications and marketing agency Collective Wisdom appoints two new associates
Communications and marketing agency Collective Wisdom, launched by Truda Spruyt in September last year, has appointed two new associates –Angela Allan (née Robertson) and Matt Hall.
thebookseller.com
We were going to write something about how brilliant the #Nibbies are at showcasing talent in the book trade... but 2024's Publisher of the Year has already nailed it 👀 Want to join the celebration? Enter here 👉 www.thebookseller.com/the-british-... #BritishBookAwards #BookSky
This weekend they’re celebrating ‘A Very Croydon Christmas’ - great preview on BBC London last night. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Winner of the first @englishpen.bsky.social PEN Heaney Prize. www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Susannah Dickey’s ISDAL wins PEN Heaney Prize
Books newsletter: a preview of tomorrow’s pages; Nollaig na mBan; Pavilion shows; Polari Prizes; RSL Jerwood Poetry Awards; Dingle Lit Short Story competition
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Getting the team together for future planning and festive fun.
Our starter pack is updated with some great new cultural joiners including @danceumbrella.bsky.social and @sciencemuseumldn.bsky.social but there are still spaces. Do make suggestions!
Collective Wisdom@collectivewisdom.bsky.social · 2y agoHere's the starter of our starter! Comment and get involved with finding the best cultural and creative content on Bluesky. go.bsky.app/GvzpjXU
#TFW one of your first clients wins an award at a well-regarded industry event #FutureBook #SpiracleAudiobooks @the-bookseller.bsky.social
