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16 days across Europe by train: our family's epic Interrail adventure - re:writes

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Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · 29d

16 days across Europe by train: our family’s epic Interrail adventure rewrites.rachelextance.com/europe-by-tr...

When I wrote 11 tips for holidaying by train 6 months ago, a few people asked me if I would do an updated version following our summer holiday. We got back from an amazing whirlwind 16 days of travel ...

The Beatles to Virginia Woolf: UK tree of the year shortlist is rooted in culture

Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Jul 11

I love the idea of celebrating trees that have inspired creativity. Voting now open in this competition from the Woodland Trust. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Woodland Trust’s 10 nominees from across the country highlight how trees inspire creative minds

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Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Jul 11

This is horrendous! #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Jolyon Maugham KC @goodlawproject.org · Jul 11

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.

7 reasons why I'm loving season 15 of Doctor Who - re:writes

Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · May 31

7 reasons why I’m loving season 15 of Doctor Who rewrites.rachelextance.com/7-reasons-wh... #WritingCommunity

I've been wanting to write about this season of Doctor Who since episode 1 and with the finale being broadcast this weekend, now is the time. If you haven't watched it, or aren't a fan, this is about ...

Why our equality laws need updating - re:writes

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Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Apr 18

Why our equality laws need updating rewrites.rachelextance.com/why-our-equa...

This isn’t the article I intended to write this week but the Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of a woman is so upsetting I can’t think about anything else. It’s interesting that it’s the defin...

One in four women in England have serious reproductive health issue, survey finds

Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Apr 10

This is not surprising www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #WomensHealth

Exclusive: Racial disparities highlighted as researchers estimate 10 million women have conditions such as fibroids or endometriosis

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Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Apr 10

I started a LinkedIn newsletter this week. Here's how I used AI to do it rachelextance.com/ai-write-lin... #writing

How I used AI to write a LinkedIn newsletter - Rachel Extance | Website copywriter | Content Coach

I’ve been talking about repurposing with my 1:1 clients and members of Rachel’s Writing Club this week. So when it came to creating a LinkedIn newsletter, I looked at what I already had available. I w...

Storytelling and power: how can we tackle wicked problems? - Rachel Extance | Website copywriter | Content Coach

Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Apr 4

Nothing so good as the smell of fresh sheets dried out on the line. Spring, finally! ☀️

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C.A. Kennedy | Fantasy Author @cakennedyauthor.bsky.social · Apr 3

Writing is 10% actually writing and 90% thinking about writing while scrolling social media. #authorlife #writing

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Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Apr 3

I went along to the @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk annual conference last week, where they talked about 'wicked problems' like climate change, food security, and mental ill health. Here's my review of the day and issues raised rachelextance.com/storytelling... #BennettInst

Wicked problems are those issues you wish didn’t exist in the world, like poverty, hunger, and climate change. The ones you want to wave a magic wand for, or don’t understand why we haven’t fixed yet....

Travelling light - re:writes

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Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Apr 2

I bought an Interrail Pass for the first time in 24 years at the weekend. Here is my guide to backpacking by train as a 40-something with kids rewrites.rachelextance.com/travelling-l... #writing #travel

I bought an Interrail Pass for the first time in 24 years today. I also read an article that promised me “13 travel packing hacks to save you space and money”. It made me laugh so much I shared it wit...

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Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Mar 28

A few years ago I met up with a friend in Cambridge. I thought we would go to a bar, it being the evening, but instead she walked with me out to Stourbridge Common. "How often do you walk on your own after dark now you're a parent?" She asked. Barely ever. So I always appreciate that freedom.

A selfie of me standing under a street lamp as I walk home in the dark.

Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Mar 28

Live Blueskying doesn't have the same ring to it as live tweeting.

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Bennett Institute for Public Policy @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk · Mar 28

A provocative concept emerges - "pacing" careers by working fewer weekly hours but extending working life, redistributing leisure across the lifespan. This work-longevity tradeoff draws interest and scepticism. #BennettInst

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Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Mar 28

If adults can work a 4 day week, could children only go to school 4 days a week? Great audience question at #BennettInst. My kids would approve of a 3 day weekend!

Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Mar 28

Four day week leads to different mindset about how work gets done says Brendan Burchell at #BennettInst

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Bennett Institute for Public Policy @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk · Mar 28

Amid technological disruption, economic pressures & changing work models, we face the danger of simply "relocating" disadvantaged workers rather than addressing fundamental issues. This reshuffling without structural solutions could deepen inequalities rather than resolve them. #BennettInst

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Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Mar 28

Students using AI find it difficult to engage with output beyond cosmetic changes. It affects their ability to think critically and to know things says @sarahoconnorft.ft.com during discussion on work at #BennettInst. It narrows creativity.

Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Mar 28

In discussion about investment, what one thing would you like to see? "Making trains run reliably." @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social at #BennettInst

Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Mar 28

Other issues include that they involve investment, a wide range of actors, tech development, and there is unequal distribution. We want to find quick answers but work could take generations.

Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Mar 28

How do you tackle 'wicked problems'? These are the persistent issues we wish we had a magic wand for like poverty, mental ill health, food security and climate change. One of the key issues is they are all unique, says panel at #BennettInst conference.

Photo of panel discussing 'do wicked problems need wicked solutions?' From left to right: Dennis Grube, Laura Diaz Anadon, Shailaja Fennell and Gordon Harold.

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Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Mar 28

At @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk for their annual conference today. "We are talking about these issues at a time of crisis," says Michael Kenny #BennettInst

Michael Kenny addressing the audience at Churchill College.

Uplift Live 2025: 9 top tips for making the most of LinkedIn

Rachel Extance @rachelextance.bsky.social · Mar 28

A brilliant day in Birmingham yesterday at Uplift Live, learning about LinkedIn. Here are my key takeaways rachelextance.com/9-top-tips-l... #SocialMediaMarketing

What's the best way to connect with people and build relationships on LinkedIn? Read 9 top tips for making the most of LinkedIn in 2025 from speakers at Uplift LIve.