Jo Cotterill/Kenrick
@jocotterillbook.bsky.social
Children's author moving into screenwriting. BAFTA Rocliffe new writing shortlistee 2023. She/her.
jocotterill.com
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Up now on my Publishing Peptalk substack including,
What to put in your sessions,
How to get work,
How to control the kids (featuring a VERY funny story from the brilliant @sarahcrossan.bsky.social who does amazing school visits)
open.substack.com/pub/abielong...
What to put in your sessions,
How to get work,
How to control the kids (featuring a VERY funny story from the brilliant @sarahcrossan.bsky.social who does amazing school visits)
open.substack.com/pub/abielong...
How do I ACTUALLY do a school visit?
From getting them to doing them
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November 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Up now on my Publishing Peptalk substack including,
What to put in your sessions,
How to get work,
How to control the kids (featuring a VERY funny story from the brilliant @sarahcrossan.bsky.social who does amazing school visits)
open.substack.com/pub/abielong...
What to put in your sessions,
How to get work,
How to control the kids (featuring a VERY funny story from the brilliant @sarahcrossan.bsky.social who does amazing school visits)
open.substack.com/pub/abielong...
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NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
Two fun days at the North Cornwall Book Festival doing events to kids in a beautiful tent! Now in Bath (not in a bath) for an event tomorrow! Busy times 😁
September 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Two fun days at the North Cornwall Book Festival doing events to kids in a beautiful tent! Now in Bath (not in a bath) for an event tomorrow! Busy times 😁
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BREAKING: A UN inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
All eyes are now on the UK Government who must stop indulging in genocide denial.
It must fulfil its legal and moral responsibility by taking immediate, decisive steps to prevent and punish genocide.
All eyes are now on the UK Government who must stop indulging in genocide denial.
It must fulfil its legal and moral responsibility by taking immediate, decisive steps to prevent and punish genocide.
September 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
BREAKING: A UN inquiry has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
All eyes are now on the UK Government who must stop indulging in genocide denial.
It must fulfil its legal and moral responsibility by taking immediate, decisive steps to prevent and punish genocide.
All eyes are now on the UK Government who must stop indulging in genocide denial.
It must fulfil its legal and moral responsibility by taking immediate, decisive steps to prevent and punish genocide.
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One touch of nature makes the whole world kin
September 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
One touch of nature makes the whole world kin
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For anyone who needs respite from the news, I highly recommend Taskmaster, an extremely silly long-running UK show in which five comedians compete at absurd tasks. Low-stress, high-pleasure, lots of laughs, utterly disconnected from reality. As your doctor, I hereby prescribe one episode minimum.
Series 1, Episode 1 - 'Melon buffet.' | Full Episode | Taskmaster
YouTube video by Taskmaster
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September 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
For anyone who needs respite from the news, I highly recommend Taskmaster, an extremely silly long-running UK show in which five comedians compete at absurd tasks. Low-stress, high-pleasure, lots of laughs, utterly disconnected from reality. As your doctor, I hereby prescribe one episode minimum.
This whole thread so clearly explains ONE aspect of why being trans is so hard at the moment. "Tell me what rights they don't have" - HERE YOU GO.
I want to explain a few things and then it might be clearer why UK trans people are upset.
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
In 2001 I married my wife, Sylvia.
In 2005 I started medical transition. (1/13)
August 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This whole thread so clearly explains ONE aspect of why being trans is so hard at the moment. "Tell me what rights they don't have" - HERE YOU GO.
My inner musical nerd loves these!
August 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
My inner musical nerd loves these!
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This is the little sister of a child in my eldest's class. I don't normally do this, but if you can help, please do.
www.gofundme.com/f/mylah-get-...
www.gofundme.com/f/mylah-get-...
Donate to Help Mylah Get Treatment To Fight Arginase Deficiency!!, organized by Maria Rushaid
Urgent Appeal for Mylah: Help Mylah Beat Arginase Deficiency and… Maria Rushaid needs your support for Help Mylah Get Treatment To Fight Arginase Deficiency!!
www.gofundme.com
August 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This is the little sister of a child in my eldest's class. I don't normally do this, but if you can help, please do.
www.gofundme.com/f/mylah-get-...
www.gofundme.com/f/mylah-get-...
Bluesky asked me to verify that I am an adult so that I can access "adult content" and direct messaging.
I think I'll stay an unverified non-adult, thanks.
I think I'll stay an unverified non-adult, thanks.
July 25, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Bluesky asked me to verify that I am an adult so that I can access "adult content" and direct messaging.
I think I'll stay an unverified non-adult, thanks.
I think I'll stay an unverified non-adult, thanks.
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There are ongoing discussions in various places about schemes to certify books have been written by actual people, as opposed to being AI slop.
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
societyofauthors.org/2025/07/11/h...
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
societyofauthors.org/2025/07/11/h...
Human Authored Survey - The Society of Authors
We're looking for your opinions on schemes which certify that novels or books have been fully created by humans. Complete our survey here.
societyofauthors.org
July 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
There are ongoing discussions in various places about schemes to certify books have been written by actual people, as opposed to being AI slop.
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
societyofauthors.org/2025/07/11/h...
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
societyofauthors.org/2025/07/11/h...
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Phillipson is being an idiot. Let’s keep the squeeze on.
This letter now has 700+ signatures. Shall we get it to 1,000 before the Tuesday deadline?
Then I’ll print it all out—with every name—and post it to her, plus copy to every supportive MP I know.
Sign here 🤗 docs.google.com/forms/d/180G...
This letter now has 700+ signatures. Shall we get it to 1,000 before the Tuesday deadline?
Then I’ll print it all out—with every name—and post it to her, plus copy to every supportive MP I know.
Sign here 🤗 docs.google.com/forms/d/180G...
An Open Letter to the Minister for Women and Equalities re the EHRC Code of Practice and Human Rights Risks
The Minister for Women and Equalities will soon be called upon to approve a new Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), f...
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July 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Phillipson is being an idiot. Let’s keep the squeeze on.
This letter now has 700+ signatures. Shall we get it to 1,000 before the Tuesday deadline?
Then I’ll print it all out—with every name—and post it to her, plus copy to every supportive MP I know.
Sign here 🤗 docs.google.com/forms/d/180G...
This letter now has 700+ signatures. Shall we get it to 1,000 before the Tuesday deadline?
Then I’ll print it all out—with every name—and post it to her, plus copy to every supportive MP I know.
Sign here 🤗 docs.google.com/forms/d/180G...
This is appalling.
Incontrovertible evidence, now, of *police* investigating families supporting their kids with gender affirming healthcare in the UK. For trying to do the best for your child, following best practice in most of the world, here you get a visit from the police.
Thank you, Wes Streeting.
Thank you, Wes Streeting.
July 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
This is appalling.
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I’m hiring an editorial assistant! Position will report to me and the director of our Graphic Novel program. You will get to work on childrens and our New Adult imprint. Apply here: jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-boo...
Hachette Book Group is looking for Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Hachette Book Group is looking for Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Learn more or Jobvite a friend.
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July 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I’m hiring an editorial assistant! Position will report to me and the director of our Graphic Novel program. You will get to work on childrens and our New Adult imprint. Apply here: jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-boo...
I kinda think 23% is a decent number of people to identify the location of Iran. I'm willing to bet the UK population wouldn't do much better.
Critical support to the American who thought Iran was in Norwich.
June 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I kinda think 23% is a decent number of people to identify the location of Iran. I'm willing to bet the UK population wouldn't do much better.
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Our brains love the colour gradation in rainbows, maybe due to our ancestors searching for sources of water. Looking at plants helps us recover from stress & looking at something we think is beautiful causes dopamine release.
I've posted this photo to alter your brain biochemistry for the better 🌿
I've posted this photo to alter your brain biochemistry for the better 🌿
June 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Our brains love the colour gradation in rainbows, maybe due to our ancestors searching for sources of water. Looking at plants helps us recover from stress & looking at something we think is beautiful causes dopamine release.
I've posted this photo to alter your brain biochemistry for the better 🌿
I've posted this photo to alter your brain biochemistry for the better 🌿
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If (like me) you’ve been lucky enough that access to the arts has always been possible in some form or another - please help others to enjoy the same. If you can.
🚨 This has been one of the toughest years for small charities. We've cut everything we can but we've lost £50,000 in monthly donations since 2021.
We NEED to plug the gap.
The smallest gifts can do the most good. Donate £2/month to fund our life-changing programmes 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
We NEED to plug the gap.
The smallest gifts can do the most good. Donate £2/month to fund our life-changing programmes 👉 www.arts-emergency.o...
June 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If (like me) you’ve been lucky enough that access to the arts has always been possible in some form or another - please help others to enjoy the same. If you can.
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Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
20mph limits in London linked to sharp fall in road injuries and deaths, new report finds
A new study published by Transport for London (TfL) has shown that the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones on local authority-managed roads in London between 1989 and 2013 led to significant…
etsc.eu
June 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
This. Ashamed of the public again.
UK audience giving Israel 12 points is a bit like the UK audience simultaneously voting for Brexit, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Nigel Farage, genocide and an enormous kick in the balls #eurovision
May 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This. Ashamed of the public again.
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We made The Bookseller! 🎉THIS IS WHO I AM, illustrated by the amazing Ruchi Mhasane, will publish in Sept 2025. It’s a second gen immigrant story and a love letter to identity, home and belonging to two worlds. Cover reveal coming soon! #KidLitUK
www.thebookseller.com/rights/ander...
www.thebookseller.com/rights/ander...
Andersen Press signs This is Who I Am by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Ruchi Mhasane
Andersen Press has acquired This is Who I Am, written by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane, the team behind the award-winning Dadaji’s Paintbrush.
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May 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We made The Bookseller! 🎉THIS IS WHO I AM, illustrated by the amazing Ruchi Mhasane, will publish in Sept 2025. It’s a second gen immigrant story and a love letter to identity, home and belonging to two worlds. Cover reveal coming soon! #KidLitUK
www.thebookseller.com/rights/ander...
www.thebookseller.com/rights/ander...
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We're blown away by how much love and support there's been for the Genre Creators for Trans Rights in SA and UK auction. We've got awesome donations from SF, fantasy, romance, horror and crime writers, artists, creators and one neuroscientist. Please share! Please bid! bit.ly/genrefortrans.
April 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We're blown away by how much love and support there's been for the Genre Creators for Trans Rights in SA and UK auction. We've got awesome donations from SF, fantasy, romance, horror and crime writers, artists, creators and one neuroscientist. Please share! Please bid! bit.ly/genrefortrans.
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Just a reminder:
-I'm closed to unagented submissions UNLESS you're a trans or nb writer in UK. Send me your mss until the END OF APRIL!
-AGENTS! literary mysteries; lush prose; folk horror; upending genre, du Maurier-inflected, spin on the locked room, mash up w something like gothic, etc 💗
-I'm closed to unagented submissions UNLESS you're a trans or nb writer in UK. Send me your mss until the END OF APRIL!
-AGENTS! literary mysteries; lush prose; folk horror; upending genre, du Maurier-inflected, spin on the locked room, mash up w something like gothic, etc 💗
a close up of a man wearing a white shirt and a white hat .
Alt: a close up of a man wearing a white shirt and a white hat .
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April 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Just a reminder:
-I'm closed to unagented submissions UNLESS you're a trans or nb writer in UK. Send me your mss until the END OF APRIL!
-AGENTS! literary mysteries; lush prose; folk horror; upending genre, du Maurier-inflected, spin on the locked room, mash up w something like gothic, etc 💗
-I'm closed to unagented submissions UNLESS you're a trans or nb writer in UK. Send me your mss until the END OF APRIL!
-AGENTS! literary mysteries; lush prose; folk horror; upending genre, du Maurier-inflected, spin on the locked room, mash up w something like gothic, etc 💗
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Thinking about running some mock writers’ rooms, just a one-day thing where six writers get together and try to build a new show from scratch. No pressure, just a way to see what it’s like to be in a room. Would anyone be up for that?
April 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Thinking about running some mock writers’ rooms, just a one-day thing where six writers get together and try to build a new show from scratch. No pressure, just a way to see what it’s like to be in a room. Would anyone be up for that?
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April 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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This also feels like a good time to remind folks that Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch (co-written with the awesome @gabriellekent.bsky.social ) is still available in hardback for all your witchy wisdom needs.
April 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
This also feels like a good time to remind folks that Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch (co-written with the awesome @gabriellekent.bsky.social ) is still available in hardback for all your witchy wisdom needs.