#FreeLoavesonFridays
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Available in paperback from Macmillan (MDL) or your usual supplier (PB 9781800183001)

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May 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Overwhelmed to see the growing list of #FreeLoavesonFridays supporters. Thanks for giving care-experienced folk the loud, clear message that our stories matter. If you’d like to join the call, see link below ⬇️ Proceeds to @article_39 & @TogetherTrust:...
November 22, 2024 at 9:11 PM
📌It's still not too late to join this FREE event this eve in support of #FreeLoavesonFridays, where we'll discuss myths, mental health & stigma in the care system. And why it's more important than ever that our voices are heard & acted on. @unbounders...
November 22, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Thanks for each word of encouragement. My experience isn't unique - there are 1000s of untold stories. Pls support #FreeLoavesonFridays & help put care-experienced words into bookshops & off feedback forms no one reads. https://unbound.com/books/free-loaves-on-fridays/ Proceeds to...
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November 22, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Delighted to share this FREE writing workshop for care-experienced people of all ages and backgrounds with @kirstycapes, the author of CARELESS.

This workshop is here to support CEP interested in contributing to #FreeLoavesonFridays. Find out more...
November 22, 2024 at 8:36 PM
I was fortunate enough to have a Miss Baines in care. But not everyone does. I hope #FreeLoavesonFridays creates many ‘Miss Baines Moments’ for other care-experienced ppl. Each pledge/share helps make it happen. Proceeds to Article 39 & Together Trust...
November 22, 2024 at 9:11 PM
There are so many care-experienced writers who’ve never been given a chance - their words confined to surveys & feedback forms. Pls support #FreeLoavesonFridays so we can put them in Waterstones instead. Proceeds to @togethertrust & @article39...
November 22, 2024 at 9:24 PM
The ♥️ of #FreeLoavesonFridays is to reach diverse people with care-experience, including those voices have been excluded. Very aware most CEP will not be connected to Twitter/charities etc. Would mean the world if you could share this opportunity with those without a platform.
November 22, 2024 at 8:50 PM
🚨 1 day left to submit to Free Loaves on Fridays - open until 11.59 tomorrow

The inbox will be monitored this weekend for any final qs [email protected]

More info on how to/safeguarding here:...
November 22, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Dear new followers - we're just 22% away from funding a much-needed anthology about the care-system called #FreeLoavesonFridays with @unbounders. Once we hit 100%, we can invite entries❤️ Pls pledge/RT & help give CEP a platform. Proceeds to charities:...
November 22, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Usually, when care experienced people are asked to write something, its within the confines of feedback forms. Can you help make #FreeLoavesonFridays a reality, so we can write for the sheer joy of it - not just to improve services? Proceeds to charities:...
November 22, 2024 at 8:50 PM
A heartfelt thanks for each #FreeLoavesonFridays submission. Sharing your experiences for the good of others is a brave & generous act. As one writer said:

There’s hope in the air, tearing barriers apart. And this is just the start. We’re changing the story of care.

@unbounders
November 22, 2024 at 5:34 PM
🎉Beyond grateful to everyone who has supported #FreeLoavesonFridays, which has now reached 100%.

When I was in care, writing was the only positive coping mechanism I had. I spent hours confiding in my diary, often not being able to see the page when the electric meter ran out.
November 22, 2024 at 8:15 PM
If you're care-experienced & would like to write for #FreeLoavesonFridays, you can take part in 1 of 2 ways ⬇️

No writing experience is needed. All #CEP voices are welcome

See our submission guide for more info, including safeguarding/finding support:...
November 22, 2024 at 6:31 PM
A little more on why #FreeLoavesonFridays ought to exist. Together we can pass the mic to those who actually know their stuff about the care system. Proceeds to Article 39 & Together Trust ❤️ Pre-order if you can & help amplify unheard CEP voices:...
November 22, 2024 at 9:37 PM
#FreeLoavesonFridays is 19% funded!

Proceeds to @TogetherTrust & @article_39 ❤️

Once we fund we can seek writing from care-experienced children & adults of all backgrounds.

Please pledge/share & make it happen: https://unbound.com/books/free-loaves-on-fridays/

Til then, a...
November 22, 2024 at 9:24 PM
📣 Calling care-experienced writers of all ages. #FreeLoavesonFridays is open for submissions! Your words are welcome here - no former writing experience is necessary, and no one will be turned away. Find out how to apply/FAQs in the link below. Deadline 15th Jan ‘23 @unbounders
November 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Introducing Alice, one of the contributors to #FreeLoavesonFridays.

Alongside Alice, there are many unheard CEP we haven't met yet. Their stories deserve space in this book. Pre-order here & help amplify them. Proceeds to @TogetherTrust & @article_39...
November 22, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Two days left until this free seminar, covering the making of #FreeLoavesonFridays - the only mainstream anthology to have a ‘No Rejection Policy’.

If you care about care, as well as fairer/more inclusive publishing, sign up for free...
November 22, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Just over a week since I shared this letter - I almost didn’t have the courage. Now, overwhelmed by the sense of peace I feel in having had the last word re my story. Pls support #FreeLoavesonFridays so other CEP can have their say in print:...
An open letter to the social worker who wrote my case files: Trigger warning - contains extracts of case notes some may find upsetting, with reference to CSE & domestic abuse. Putting this out there is scary, but not nearly as scary as the thought that nothing will change.
November 22, 2024 at 9:57 PM
📌SAVE THE DATE - 28th Sep at 4.30📌

Kirsty Capes, author of CARELESS, is doing a FREE writing workshop for care-experienced ppl of all ages😍

Booking deets TBA

Meanwhile, CEP allies, pls pledge/RT #FreeLoavesonFridays. Half-way to funding now!...
November 22, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Introducing Chantelle, a care-experienced writer for #FreeLoavesonFridays.

There are many other contributors we're yet to meet! Please pledge or share & help us discover & amplify CEP of all ages.

Proceeds to Together Trust & Article 39...
November 22, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Wonderful to hear the @FoundlingMuseum has pre-ordered copies of #FreeLoavesonFridays.

If you’re care-experienced & would like to contribute to this historic book, check out our submission guide ⬇️

ALL voices are welcome - no writing experience is needed.

Deadline 15 Jan
November 22, 2024 at 6:48 PM
#FreeLoavesonFridays is now 17% funded🌟The book can only happen if we hit 100% - pls pledge/share so we can open our call for submissions from care-experienced people of all ages! Every voice matters.

https://unbound.com/books/free-loaves-on-fridays/

Proceeds to Article 39 &...
Free Loaves on Fridays: The Care System As Told By People...
Unbound is a crowdfunding publisher that gives people the...
unbound.com
November 22, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Five Fridays till #FreeLoavesonFridays hits shelves.

The legendary @lemnsissay is one of our 100 authors. Can’t wait for you to meet the rest, aged 13-68 years old. There is strength in our unity 💯

Proceeds to @article_39 & @TogetherTrust

Order here:...
November 22, 2024 at 1:02 PM