Laura Oliver
@lojournalist.bsky.social
Freelance journalist, co-founder Society of Freelance Journalists. Prev: Guardian, Conde Nast, openDemocracy
Creative writing MA, BirkBeck, UoL. Sophie Warne Fellowship winner 2023
Creative writing MA, BirkBeck, UoL. Sophie Warne Fellowship winner 2023
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Laura Oliver
@lojournalist.bsky.social
· Dec 10
Re-introducing myself to BlueSky followers: I'm a freelance journalist with 17 years' experience working with national and international newsrooms. I can report, edit, train, plan special projects + strategise about audience growth and engagement.
Separately, I'm working on my first novel...
Separately, I'm working on my first novel...
I do hope @jonathanliew.bsky.social goes into novel writing at some point (please correct me if he already has and I'll buy them up). Always such exquisite writing - his latest on Everton's last-minute equaliser last night www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Everton’s logic-defying derby leveller reminds us football cannot be tamed | Jonathan Liew
Tarkowski’s goal against Liverpool didn’t undo the mistakes of the past but Goodison sure embraced the madness
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I do hope @jonathanliew.bsky.social goes into novel writing at some point (please correct me if he already has and I'll buy them up). Always such exquisite writing - his latest on Everton's last-minute equaliser last night www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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I'm so excited to share this: The Freelance Writing Jobs New Directions Bursary is open for entries! freelancewritingjobs.substack.com/p/the-freela...
The Freelance Writing Jobs New Directions Bursary
Announcing a new writing opportunity.
freelancewritingjobs.substack.com
January 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I'm so excited to share this: The Freelance Writing Jobs New Directions Bursary is open for entries! freelancewritingjobs.substack.com/p/the-freela...
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Well the answer is in: Murdoch pays £10m+ and publicly accepts illegal behaviour was carried out by private investigators working for the Sun but gets to suggest it was arms length. Crucially no judge ruling on phone hacking at the Sun, email deletion, or if Rebekah Brooks knew of illegality.
4) Final unknown and the real question: What would Harry want as a public statement or admission of potential wrongdoing from Murdoch’s company, in return for giving up on his day in court? And what would Murdoch be willing to say to avoid a trial?
January 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Well the answer is in: Murdoch pays £10m+ and publicly accepts illegal behaviour was carried out by private investigators working for the Sun but gets to suggest it was arms length. Crucially no judge ruling on phone hacking at the Sun, email deletion, or if Rebekah Brooks knew of illegality.
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New to this platform?
Here's a starter pack with our journalists and researchers, and some of the voices that post regularly their thoughts on the future of journalism worldwide. We hope you find it useful
go.bsky.app/6r1SGfR
Here's a starter pack with our journalists and researchers, and some of the voices that post regularly their thoughts on the future of journalism worldwide. We hope you find it useful
go.bsky.app/6r1SGfR
January 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
New to this platform?
Here's a starter pack with our journalists and researchers, and some of the voices that post regularly their thoughts on the future of journalism worldwide. We hope you find it useful
go.bsky.app/6r1SGfR
Here's a starter pack with our journalists and researchers, and some of the voices that post regularly their thoughts on the future of journalism worldwide. We hope you find it useful
go.bsky.app/6r1SGfR
Two OOO replies today from folks not back in until Jan 5th.
Respect
Respect
December 13, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Two OOO replies today from folks not back in until Jan 5th.
Respect
Respect
Re-introducing myself to BlueSky followers: I'm a freelance journalist with 17 years' experience working with national and international newsrooms. I can report, edit, train, plan special projects + strategise about audience growth and engagement.
Separately, I'm working on my first novel...
Separately, I'm working on my first novel...
December 10, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Re-introducing myself to BlueSky followers: I'm a freelance journalist with 17 years' experience working with national and international newsrooms. I can report, edit, train, plan special projects + strategise about audience growth and engagement.
Separately, I'm working on my first novel...
Separately, I'm working on my first novel...
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I did a remote talk at Harvard yesterday (yes, very cool) and got asked a very good q: why aren't more journalists building AI tools?
There are 3 reasons, and you'll guess 2 of them: time and money. But you might not have guessed the third. It is... 1/
There are 3 reasons, and you'll guess 2 of them: time and money. But you might not have guessed the third. It is... 1/
December 5, 2024 at 10:45 AM
I did a remote talk at Harvard yesterday (yes, very cool) and got asked a very good q: why aren't more journalists building AI tools?
There are 3 reasons, and you'll guess 2 of them: time and money. But you might not have guessed the third. It is... 1/
There are 3 reasons, and you'll guess 2 of them: time and money. But you might not have guessed the third. It is... 1/
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🚨 BREAKING: #Brighton i360 heading into administration 🚨
The seafront tower faces an uncertain future as i360 Ltd confirms insolvency, leaving £50m owed to the council.
If no buyer is found, it could close in the new year or face demolition.
More here ⬇️
The seafront tower faces an uncertain future as i360 Ltd confirms insolvency, leaving £50m owed to the council.
If no buyer is found, it could close in the new year or face demolition.
More here ⬇️
Brighton i360 files for insolvency - Live updates
Lives updates as Brighton i360 files for insolvency, leaving debts of over £50 million
www.theargus.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 10:58 AM
🚨 BREAKING: #Brighton i360 heading into administration 🚨
The seafront tower faces an uncertain future as i360 Ltd confirms insolvency, leaving £50m owed to the council.
If no buyer is found, it could close in the new year or face demolition.
More here ⬇️
The seafront tower faces an uncertain future as i360 Ltd confirms insolvency, leaving £50m owed to the council.
If no buyer is found, it could close in the new year or face demolition.
More here ⬇️
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I would love to make a starter pack for UK-based freelance journalists joining Bluesky to help get commissions, please let me know if that's you or someone you've worked with (freelance journalists outside the UK will be next!)
November 20, 2024 at 10:38 AM
I would love to make a starter pack for UK-based freelance journalists joining Bluesky to help get commissions, please let me know if that's you or someone you've worked with (freelance journalists outside the UK will be next!)