Jo VanEvery
@jovanevery.bsky.social
I help academics protect time for writing and resist overwork. Meaningfulness matters. You are more than your job. I also make things with textiles, read romances, sing alto in a choir. Subscribe to my newsletter: JoVanEvery.co.uk/newsletter
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Jo VanEvery
@jovanevery.bsky.social
· Oct 1
If writing is what makes this job meaningful for you, it will make a difference to protect time for it, even when things are busy or uncertain. A Meeting With Your Writing can help. 4 sessions weekly. Will 1 of them work for you? academicwritingstudio.co.uk/a-meeting-wi...
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So I am running the London Lea Valley 50km in March and trying to raise some money for Step Forward - a youth centre in Tower Hamlets, Kiddo attends their LGBTQIA+ group and it's been such a brilliant and supportive space for them, which feels so important when trans youth are under constant attack.
Ellie's fundraiser for Step Forward (Tower Hamlets)
Help Ellie Mackin Roberts raise money to support Step Forward (Tower Hamlets)
www.justgiving.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
So I am running the London Lea Valley 50km in March and trying to raise some money for Step Forward - a youth centre in Tower Hamlets, Kiddo attends their LGBTQIA+ group and it's been such a brilliant and supportive space for them, which feels so important when trans youth are under constant attack.
Are you worried about 'squandering' your break? You are not alone. Even though you are tired & there are actual public holidays/university closed days, it’s really hard to prioritize rest in December. I have something that might help...
November 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Are you worried about 'squandering' your break? You are not alone. Even though you are tired & there are actual public holidays/university closed days, it’s really hard to prioritize rest in December. I have something that might help...
So many of the things AI is proposed as. Solution for could be done with templates and models.
AI does not make things more personal than a template.
AI does not make things more personal than a template.
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
So many of the things AI is proposed as. Solution for could be done with templates and models.
AI does not make things more personal than a template.
AI does not make things more personal than a template.
Interesting this is in the news in the same day as a proposal to limit jury trials.
doesn’t inspire confidence
doesn’t inspire confidence
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Removal of judge in Palestine Action ban legal challenge ‘deeply concerning’
Unusual last-minute change means panel of three will now hear case rather than Mr Justice Chamberlain
Concerns have been raised after the judge who was expected to hear a legal challenge to the ban on Palestine Action was removed from the case at the last minute without explanation.
Mr Justice Chamberlain had granted permission for the judicial review and said that he would preside over the trial but it has emerged that a panel of three different judges will instead hear the case, which is due to start on Wednesday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Interesting this is in the news in the same day as a proposal to limit jury trials.
doesn’t inspire confidence
doesn’t inspire confidence
THIS!!!
Anyone who thinks those of use who emigrated to Britain by some route that was not asylum don't feel attacked by everything being said about immigration lately, or even by the changes made to the routes we are/were on, is deluded.
The whole system is hostile.
Anyone who thinks those of use who emigrated to Britain by some route that was not asylum don't feel attacked by everything being said about immigration lately, or even by the changes made to the routes we are/were on, is deluded.
The whole system is hostile.
November 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
THIS!!!
Anyone who thinks those of use who emigrated to Britain by some route that was not asylum don't feel attacked by everything being said about immigration lately, or even by the changes made to the routes we are/were on, is deluded.
The whole system is hostile.
Anyone who thinks those of use who emigrated to Britain by some route that was not asylum don't feel attacked by everything being said about immigration lately, or even by the changes made to the routes we are/were on, is deluded.
The whole system is hostile.
If you've been pretending 2026 doesn't exist but use creative methods and would like to attend this fantastic conference next September, you might need to stop pretending for a moment and get a proposal in.
Just a quick reminder! Only 5 days left to get your proposal in for #ICRMC 2026!
If you’re working with creative or unconventional research methods, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more here: creativeresearchmethods.com
#ICRMC2026 #CreativeMethods #CRMethods
If you’re working with creative or unconventional research methods, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more here: creativeresearchmethods.com
#ICRMC2026 #CreativeMethods #CRMethods
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
If you've been pretending 2026 doesn't exist but use creative methods and would like to attend this fantastic conference next September, you might need to stop pretending for a moment and get a proposal in.
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reminder to cis male writers:
If you publish words in the public square (that's what "publish" means)
they are public
and no longer yours to control
nobody owes tagging you or talking to you privately if they're gonna critique what you said
that is the inherent risk of making things
welcome
If you publish words in the public square (that's what "publish" means)
they are public
and no longer yours to control
nobody owes tagging you or talking to you privately if they're gonna critique what you said
that is the inherent risk of making things
welcome
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
reminder to cis male writers:
If you publish words in the public square (that's what "publish" means)
they are public
and no longer yours to control
nobody owes tagging you or talking to you privately if they're gonna critique what you said
that is the inherent risk of making things
welcome
If you publish words in the public square (that's what "publish" means)
they are public
and no longer yours to control
nobody owes tagging you or talking to you privately if they're gonna critique what you said
that is the inherent risk of making things
welcome
Have your plans to write regularly gone to hell? Would you like some support to restart?
A Meeting With Your Writing provides virtual co-working, gentle accountability & coaching to get you unstuck. Join us! academicwritingstudio.co.uk/a-meeting-wi...
A Meeting With Your Writing provides virtual co-working, gentle accountability & coaching to get you unstuck. Join us! academicwritingstudio.co.uk/a-meeting-wi...
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Have your plans to write regularly gone to hell? Would you like some support to restart?
A Meeting With Your Writing provides virtual co-working, gentle accountability & coaching to get you unstuck. Join us! academicwritingstudio.co.uk/a-meeting-wi...
A Meeting With Your Writing provides virtual co-working, gentle accountability & coaching to get you unstuck. Join us! academicwritingstudio.co.uk/a-meeting-wi...
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‘This is a sort of late-stage identity politics. A way in which the victim narrative so condemned by critics of “wokeness” remains holy and unquestionable when it is used for a purpose that isn’t equality.’ @nesrinemalik.bsky.social
Shabana Mahmood is an avatar of open Britain – that’s what makes her fable about immigration so seductive | Nesrine Malik
‘She is the daughter of immigrants,’ supporters of her cruel asylum policies say. ‘How can she be wrong?’ Let me put them straight, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
‘This is a sort of late-stage identity politics. A way in which the victim narrative so condemned by critics of “wokeness” remains holy and unquestionable when it is used for a purpose that isn’t equality.’ @nesrinemalik.bsky.social
On our walk earlier today my partner realized he had missed a packet of Brie when he put away the shopping yesterday. This came in handy for a snack at the halfway point of the walk.
November 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
On our walk earlier today my partner realized he had missed a packet of Brie when he put away the shopping yesterday. This came in handy for a snack at the halfway point of the walk.
It might seem insignificant to many, but in this time of such strong pushback against feminism, just seeing Hollie Davidson refereeing an international men’s match makes me a bit emotional.
November 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
It might seem insignificant to many, but in this time of such strong pushback against feminism, just seeing Hollie Davidson refereeing an international men’s match makes me a bit emotional.
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Hollie Davidson is not having any more of your nonsense in the line-out.
November 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hollie Davidson is not having any more of your nonsense in the line-out.
If, like me, you are a bit hit and miss about making these, I recommend cards with generic holiday greetings. Your goal is for people to be pleasantly surprised if they receive cards before Christmas. And pleased to hear from you regardless.
For those of us with international Christmas cards to send, the last posting dates for international destinations are now up on the Post Office website.
Christmas Last Posting Dates | Post Office
Get your cards, gifts and greetings delivered in time for Christmas. Check the latest recommended posting dates for all our UK and international services.
www.postoffice.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
If, like me, you are a bit hit and miss about making these, I recommend cards with generic holiday greetings. Your goal is for people to be pleasantly surprised if they receive cards before Christmas. And pleased to hear from you regardless.
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And if you’re in Edinburgh today, you should definitely visit the Christmas Book Fair at the New Town Church on George Street. Lots of signings taking place, and there’s mulled wine too!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
Scottish Christmas Book Fair | Publishing Scotland
Publishing Scotland will host a Scottish Christmas Book Fair during Book Week Scotland. You have the chance to speak to publishers, meet authors, get your books signed, and enjoy FREE mulled wine and ...
www.publishingscotland.org
November 22, 2025 at 9:32 AM
And if you’re in Edinburgh today, you should definitely visit the Christmas Book Fair at the New Town Church on George Street. Lots of signings taking place, and there’s mulled wine too!
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
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I was at a conference on Weds about use of AI in public services and noticed how AI as sticky tape over broken systems is becoming the norm, designing or implementing better systems is becoming more and more of a luxury.
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
I was at a conference on Weds about use of AI in public services and noticed how AI as sticky tape over broken systems is becoming the norm, designing or implementing better systems is becoming more and more of a luxury.
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Some people mistake making connections & networking with subservience & authority-pleasing. Wrong. You can be an effective influencer on real life outcomes even with saying non-conforming stuff. This is how we make meaningful change. Don’t believe that agreement is always the route to getting heard.
November 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Some people mistake making connections & networking with subservience & authority-pleasing. Wrong. You can be an effective influencer on real life outcomes even with saying non-conforming stuff. This is how we make meaningful change. Don’t believe that agreement is always the route to getting heard.
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I am currently, because I know how to enjoy a Saturday morning, writing some guidance for people on filling this consultation in. As I do several things are highly apparent. Before I go through them though I don't want this to put people off of filling it in. It is important to do so nonetheless. 1/
Government has today published its consultation into "earned settlement", the forward alone contains a hot mess of misrepresentation of the current system by the Home Secretary. I would strongly urge anyone affected by the current system to respond.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691edd...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
November 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I am currently, because I know how to enjoy a Saturday morning, writing some guidance for people on filling this consultation in. As I do several things are highly apparent. Before I go through them though I don't want this to put people off of filling it in. It is important to do so nonetheless. 1/
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A thread to read on a Friday, whether your art is writing or any other kind of creating. #DHmakes
This is why you have to love the work. When publishing and fortune kick you in the face, the page will still be there for you. When all you get are nos, the story will be your yes. You can't count on sales or marketing money, but you can count on the feeling of flow, of creation, the joy of art.
November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A thread to read on a Friday, whether your art is writing or any other kind of creating. #DHmakes
Today we went to Girona, had a wander round the historic bit. Went to the Jewish Museum which was very interesting. My phone thinks I walked 7500 steps and climbed 19 flights of stairs. Girona is quite steep.
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Today we went to Girona, had a wander round the historic bit. Went to the Jewish Museum which was very interesting. My phone thinks I walked 7500 steps and climbed 19 flights of stairs. Girona is quite steep.
Review of the Anti-planner on my website. jovanevery.co.uk/anti-planner...
November 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Review of the Anti-planner on my website. jovanevery.co.uk/anti-planner...
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🎁 A+ gift idea:
November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
🌈 CHEAP AF ANTI-PLANNERS ALERT 🌈
$40 with ✨free shipping✨ on TikTok Shop for the next 6 HOURS ONLY!
www.tiktok.com/t/ZPH3tPcorN...
💸 Bigger discount than we’ll have Black Friday (sale is TikTok subsidized)
THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE CHEAPEST U CAN GET BOOKS THIS YEAR!!! GO GO GO 🏃♀️💨
🎁 A+ gift idea:
$40 with ✨free shipping✨ on TikTok Shop for the next 6 HOURS ONLY!
www.tiktok.com/t/ZPH3tPcorN...
💸 Bigger discount than we’ll have Black Friday (sale is TikTok subsidized)
THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE CHEAPEST U CAN GET BOOKS THIS YEAR!!! GO GO GO 🏃♀️💨
🎁 A+ gift idea:
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When Hamza received an eviction notice from his Home Office accommodation, we were able to place him with two of our London hosts.
Facing difficulties finding somewhere to live after the placement, our Housing and Move On Manager was able to help him move into YMCA supported accommodation.
Facing difficulties finding somewhere to live after the placement, our Housing and Move On Manager was able to help him move into YMCA supported accommodation.
November 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
When Hamza received an eviction notice from his Home Office accommodation, we were able to place him with two of our London hosts.
Facing difficulties finding somewhere to live after the placement, our Housing and Move On Manager was able to help him move into YMCA supported accommodation.
Facing difficulties finding somewhere to live after the placement, our Housing and Move On Manager was able to help him move into YMCA supported accommodation.
The host of A Meeting With Your Writing is always available to help you if you get stuck. Sometimes just 10 minutes of coaching is enough to get you back on track. Join us!
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November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The host of A Meeting With Your Writing is always available to help you if you get stuck. Sometimes just 10 minutes of coaching is enough to get you back on track. Join us!
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Remarkably simple solution. If you don't want the backing of the far-right for your immigration policy, or to have people point out that you have their backing, don't base your immigration policy on the far-right's rhetoric and ideology.
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/shab...
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/shab...
Shabana Mahmood hits out at Tommy Robinson’s backing of Labour’s migration policy
Shabana Mahmood has said she finds it “deeply offensive” when MPs quote Tommy Robinson at her in the Commons, after the far-right activist backed the government’s sweeping asylum reforms. Asked about ...
www.independent.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Remarkably simple solution. If you don't want the backing of the far-right for your immigration policy, or to have people point out that you have their backing, don't base your immigration policy on the far-right's rhetoric and ideology.
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/shab...
www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/shab...
Not at all surprising. who it was helping economically is also pretty questionable.
Eat out to Help Out was killing people, but they “kept it out of the news”.
November 20, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Not at all surprising. who it was helping economically is also pretty questionable.