Barbara Hayes
CEO of Authors’ Licensing & Collecting Society, Chair of Society of Audiovisual Authors. All comments on here are my own!
@theguardian.com
The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com 🇺🇸 Guardian US https://bsky.app/profile/us.theguardian.com 🇦🇺 Guardian Australia https://bsky.app/profile/australia.theguardian.com
@kitdewaal.com
Optimist, writer, swearer. common person. Co-founder Big Book Weekend with @MollyFlatt. Proud Primadonna. Professor, University of Leicester. FRSL. Photo by Paul Chambers. No DMs please. To email use [email protected]
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
Writer, performer, broadcaster, university professor Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen' Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth' Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
@emmaboniwell.bsky.social
Culture absorber, book collector, holiday planner, teen taxi provider, cat servant.
@abielongstaff.bsky.social
Children's author of picture books, chapter books and Middle Grade. On Board of Society of Authors, Chair of the Children's Writers and illustrators Group. Posts are my own.
@tomchatfield.bsky.social
Tech philosopher, author, dad. Critical thinking, AI ethics, future skills. Latest book: Wise Animals (Picador) https://tinyurl.com/WiseAnimals Views mine
@katemossewriter.bsky.social
Writer of novels, history, plays, ghost stories ~ Interviewer & Performer ~ Founder Director Women’s Prizes ~ Trustee British Library Find me at www.katemosse.co.uk
@theclpe.bsky.social
The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) is an independent, UK based charity that creates and delivers award-winning literacy training and resources for the teachers of early years and primary school children.
@nujlfb.bsky.social
@NUJOfficial London Freelance Branch. Empowering and connecting freelance journalists via our resources and events. | Meetings: 2nd Mon/mo. Run by @nikatalbot. Join us 👉 londonfreelance.org
@nujofficial.bsky.social
The NUJ is the voice for journalists and journalism - an active, campaigning membership organisation promoting media ethics. https://www.nuj.org.uk/join
@ednewtonrex.bsky.social
CEO of Fairly Trained / Composer. Previously founded Jukedeck, VP Audio at Stability AI.
@carosanderson.bsky.social
Associate Editor & #nonfiction previewer @thebookseller.com. Royal Literary Fund Writing For Life Fellow. Preorder my new book, "Listen With Father" out July '25 from @unbounders.bsky.social. Also on Substack: "What to Read Now"
@thebookseller.com
At the heart of the book trade since 1858📚 News, charts, previews and more, online & in print. Buyer's Guides, conferences & The British Book Awards (Nibbies)✨
@cilip.bsky.social
We are the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers. Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors. cilip.org.uk
@creatorsrights.bsky.social
The Creators’ Rights Alliance (CRA) is a collective that exists to promote, protect & further the interests of creators through policy, advocacy and campaigns.
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
The UK's best-loved book awards for children & young people, celebrating outstanding writing & illustration; judged by librarians @cilip.bsky.social #Carnegies2025 https://carnegies.co.uk/ Other socials 👉 https://linktr.ee/carnegiemedals
@glovelace.bsky.social
Keynote speaker | Writer | Strategist | I chart the impacts of generative AI on human-made media. Subscribe: https://grahamlovelace.substack.com
@newstatesman.com
Politics, geopolitics, economics, books, culture, ideas, science, history, tech, data... Become a subscriber: https://newstatesman.com/subscribe
@louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social
CEO @cilip.bsky.social the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals https://www.cilip.org.uk/
@therestpolitics.bsky.social
A view on politics at home & abroad, while bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably with Rory Stewart & Campbell Claret. Powered by Fuse Energy⚡ https://linktr.ee/RestIsPolitics
@carolinenorbury.bsky.social
Chief Executive of Creative UK Helping good people do good stuff
@thangamdebbonaire.bsky.social
Advisor and consultant to various, esp creative sector. art, books, writing, roses, music, languages (I struggle but it’s worth it) Member of the House of Lords.
@helenmaguiremp.bsky.social
MP for Epsom and Ewell, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Defence Published and promoted by Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats, 45 Hillside Road, KT21 1RZ
@tracychevalier.bsky.social
Author (Girl with a Pearl etc). Maker. Best advice: Less is more. Website: https://tracychevalier.com/
@ianrankin1.bsky.social
Author, Inspector Rebus (and other stuff). Edinburgh-based. More usually pub-based.
@valmcdermid.bsky.social
Writer, broadcaster, civil(sometimes) partner, mother, lesbian feminist, lover of libraries, vocalist with the Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers. Once described as the ‘gobby shop steward of crime fiction’. Www.valmcdermid.com @quineofcrime on Insta
@writingeastmidlands.com
Supports, develops and champions writers from the East Midlands - supported by Arts Council England. linktr.ee/writingeastmidlands
@writingwestmids.bsky.social
The literature development agency for the West Midlands. Also programme and produce Birmingham Literature Festival Spark Young Writers. Arts Council NPO.
@thecwa.bsky.social
The CWA welcomes writers of crime fiction and nonfiction. Check us out at www.thecwa.co.uk.
@spread-the-word.bsky.social
Supporting London’s writers with workshops, networking, prizes and development opportunities. We run the London Writers Awards, Deptford Literature Festival & much more!
@sla.org.uk
We advocate for school libraries, promote quality reading & learning opportunities for all children in all schools. We support Librarians, Literacy Leads and all those responsible for information management. Become a member here. https://bit.ly/3BzonAm
@rsliterature.bsky.social
The RSL celebrates and nurtures reading and writing of all kinds. We're a charity that believes literature is for everyone. ✨ 200 years young. 🌟
@writerscentre.bsky.social
The National Centre for Writing is a place of discovery, exchange, ideas and learning for writers, translators, readers and everyone who loves words.
@arvonfoundation.bsky.social
The Home of Creative Writing. Writing courses and retreats online and at three UK countryside homes. https://linktr.ee/arvon_
@writersguildgb.bsky.social
The UK trade union for writers in TV, film, theatre, audio, books, poetry, comedy, animation and videogames Join us! www.writersguild.org.uk
@wgaeast.bsky.social
Writers Guild of America East, AFL-CIO, is a labor union representing writers in film, television, news, podcasts, and online media.
@wgawest.bsky.social
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union representing writers of motion pictures, television, radio, and internet programming. linktr.ee/wgawest
@societyofauthors.bsky.social
The largest UK union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. Fighting for a nicer industry since 1884. #societyofauthors Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training ✒️https://authr.uk/sp40
@newwritingsouth.bsky.social
New Writing South is dedicated to inspiring, nurturing and connecting all kinds of creative writers in southeast England.
@alcs.co.uk
We're the Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society. Nobody else in the world does exactly what we do. We've been championing authors and making sure they get paid for secondary uses of their work since 1977 www.alcs.co.uk
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