Amy Wragg
@getonthesoapbox.bsky.social
Director of SoapBox Spoken Word CIC. Poet. Events producer. Visual artist. Zine maker. Stage manager. Raconteur. Socially engaged and passionate about community. Based in Ipswich. And proud!
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UK writers: if you haven't yet responded to the government's AI consultation (& don't feel like giving away your copyright), the @alcs-uk.bsky.social have produced some really helpful advice ⤵️
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Your rights are under threat from AI. It’s time to have your say!
The Government recently launched a consultation on AI and copyright. Now is the time to have your say and make sure that legislators hear the concerns of creators.
www.alcs.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
UK writers: if you haven't yet responded to the government's AI consultation (& don't feel like giving away your copyright), the @alcs-uk.bsky.social have produced some really helpful advice ⤵️
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
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Every time you don't buy a book from Amazon, but use a good indie store who actually values the sale & treats you & your purchase with respect, the sun shines brighter, floofy puppies gambol in fresher grass, & Jeff Bezos's piles sting for just a biiiit longer.
Sounds GREAT to me.
Buy independent.
Sounds GREAT to me.
Buy independent.
January 31, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Every time you don't buy a book from Amazon, but use a good indie store who actually values the sale & treats you & your purchase with respect, the sun shines brighter, floofy puppies gambol in fresher grass, & Jeff Bezos's piles sting for just a biiiit longer.
Sounds GREAT to me.
Buy independent.
Sounds GREAT to me.
Buy independent.
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It's #28SonnetsLater again! This month I'll be writing a crown of sonnets inspired by the '7 Ages of Man' speech in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'. Here's the first: 28sonnetslater.blogspot.com/2025/02/1-se...
#1 - Seven Ages: Infant
This year I shall be taking as my inspiration the 'Seven Ages of Man' speech from Shakespeare's As You Like It . You can find that here . ...
28sonnetslater.blogspot.com
February 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
It's #28SonnetsLater again! This month I'll be writing a crown of sonnets inspired by the '7 Ages of Man' speech in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'. Here's the first: 28sonnetslater.blogspot.com/2025/02/1-se...
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"We are buried beneath the weight of information, which is being confused with knowledge; quantity is being confused with abundance and wealth with happiness." ~ Tom Waits
January 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
"We are buried beneath the weight of information, which is being confused with knowledge; quantity is being confused with abundance and wealth with happiness." ~ Tom Waits
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My new book is up for pre-order over at Earth Island Books. Just got my author copy and I'm chuffed to bits with it!
Will probably the last book from me this year as I want to focus all my energies on the live stuff. Got some crowd pleasers in it, this one!
www.earthislandbooks.com/product-page...
Will probably the last book from me this year as I want to focus all my energies on the live stuff. Got some crowd pleasers in it, this one!
www.earthislandbooks.com/product-page...
January 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
My new book is up for pre-order over at Earth Island Books. Just got my author copy and I'm chuffed to bits with it!
Will probably the last book from me this year as I want to focus all my energies on the live stuff. Got some crowd pleasers in it, this one!
www.earthislandbooks.com/product-page...
Will probably the last book from me this year as I want to focus all my energies on the live stuff. Got some crowd pleasers in it, this one!
www.earthislandbooks.com/product-page...
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Getting a library card is punk as fuck and free!
January 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Getting a library card is punk as fuck and free!
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If you want to hear more, I am on pretty much every streaming platform. #pixelh8 #chiptune #8bitmusic #retro
youtube.com/shorts/AEmf0...
youtube.com/shorts/AEmf0...
#pixelh8 #chiptune #8bitmusic #retro
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January 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If you want to hear more, I am on pretty much every streaming platform. #pixelh8 #chiptune #8bitmusic #retro
youtube.com/shorts/AEmf0...
youtube.com/shorts/AEmf0...
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Dept for Media, Culture and Sport is looking for new Board members. Would be great to get someone from a civil society background, and someone from culture/heritage/museums/libraries. Please pass on in your networks
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8538
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8538
Appointment details – Department for Culture, Media and Sport - Non-Executive Board Members x3 – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK
GOV.UK
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January 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Dept for Media, Culture and Sport is looking for new Board members. Would be great to get someone from a civil society background, and someone from culture/heritage/museums/libraries. Please pass on in your networks
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8538
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8538
We need, and should be able to expect better than this. AI and the flagrant disregard for copyright that Labour are proposing will decimate the creative industries, and destroy income streams. But not for the man leading the charge, who has vast investments in AI companies. Shame on them all.
🚨SCOOP: Starmer's ‘AI opportunities’ advisor didn't publicly declare numerous AI business interests - while he was writing key AI 'action plan' he's now charged with delivering
Concerns gov't AI policy “could be directed by vested interests”
New: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmers-t...
Concerns gov't AI policy “could be directed by vested interests”
New: democracyforsale.substack.com/p/starmers-t...
Starmer’s top AI advisor did not declare role at Hakluyt AI investment fund
Exclusive: Concerns that government’s flagship AI policy “could be directed by vested interests”
democracyforsale.substack.com
January 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We need, and should be able to expect better than this. AI and the flagrant disregard for copyright that Labour are proposing will decimate the creative industries, and destroy income streams. But not for the man leading the charge, who has vast investments in AI companies. Shame on them all.
Utterly and completely true! #ipswich has a thriving, vibrant and popular pub #poetry community. Come joins is xx
99% of U.K. poetry exists beyond social media.
This is especially true outside the big cities, at readings above pubs or in arts centres in provincial towns, where people attend and buy books through a pure love of the genre. These people are my readers.
This is especially true outside the big cities, at readings above pubs or in arts centres in provincial towns, where people attend and buy books through a pure love of the genre. These people are my readers.
I've got three readings in Feb...
Faversham Lit Fest on the 22nd, with Chris Horton and Mat Riches.
South Downs Poetry Fest in Chichester on the 26th. I'm the Guest Poet.
Cowden Pound on the 27th. (Queens Arms Pub). I'm the Guest Poet.
It would be great to see you there!
Faversham Lit Fest on the 22nd, with Chris Horton and Mat Riches.
South Downs Poetry Fest in Chichester on the 26th. I'm the Guest Poet.
Cowden Pound on the 27th. (Queens Arms Pub). I'm the Guest Poet.
It would be great to see you there!
January 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Looking to connect with all my wonderful #creative community in #EastAnglia #Suffolk and my hometown of #Ipswich UK. Please follow me, share, tag me in your lovely arty news. Special interest in #poetry and #spokenword excited to be a part of this #community #getonthesoapbox
January 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Looking to connect with all my wonderful #creative community in #EastAnglia #Suffolk and my hometown of #Ipswich UK. Please follow me, share, tag me in your lovely arty news. Special interest in #poetry and #spokenword excited to be a part of this #community #getonthesoapbox
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First they came for the immigrants, and I spoke out, because I’ve read the damn poem before and I know how it ends.
January 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
First they came for the immigrants, and I spoke out, because I’ve read the damn poem before and I know how it ends.
Im really guna get my shizz on here in future, cos damn Meta be nazi-ing all over the place. How is everyone doing? love & solidarity to my American friends. Look after yourself each other xxx
January 25, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Im really guna get my shizz on here in future, cos damn Meta be nazi-ing all over the place. How is everyone doing? love & solidarity to my American friends. Look after yourself each other xxx
I hear this is where the party's at... xxx
November 26, 2024 at 8:02 AM
I hear this is where the party's at... xxx