Lou Kuenzler
@loukuenzler.bsky.social
Writing tutor & children's writer - picture books through MG. Rep by Millie van Grutten RCWLitAgency.
www.loukuenzler.com
www.loukuenzler.com
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IT'S THE LAST DAY TO DO THIS! Takes 20 mins with this help from the AOI which is easily adapted to others not just illustrators.
TWO DAYS left to respond to the UK Govt consultation on Copyright and AI. The AOI has created a brilliant guide to help with this - the consultation is onerous but their tips make completing it quick and easy for any creator, not just an illustrator. PLEASE ADD YOUR VOICE: theaoi.com/news/the-cop...
The Copyright and AI consultation - how to respond as an illustrator – The AOI
The Copyright and Artificial Intelligence consultation was published by in December 2024, and we are encouraging illustrators to submit a response to the consultation to demonstrate the negative affec...
theaoi.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:23 AM
IT'S THE LAST DAY TO DO THIS! Takes 20 mins with this help from the AOI which is easily adapted to others not just illustrators.
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The Government is considering allowing AI companies to freely use your works, unless you opt-out. This is unfair and unworkable.
Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
February 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The Government is considering allowing AI companies to freely use your works, unless you opt-out. This is unfair and unworkable.
Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
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For anyone in the UK, If you text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 when you are in a dark place or suicidal, a trained crisis volunteer will text you back. This is great If you find talking on the phone challenging. It’s completely free 24/7. Please Repost, you never know who might need this support
November 29, 2024 at 7:27 AM
For anyone in the UK, If you text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 when you are in a dark place or suicidal, a trained crisis volunteer will text you back. This is great If you find talking on the phone challenging. It’s completely free 24/7. Please Repost, you never know who might need this support
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Ok, so once I had an office job that didn’t keep me very busy - this was in the days before smart phones. When I had nothing to do but had to look busy, I’d pull up Project Gutenberg and read. I found and read so many fantastic books. It’s a brilliant site
Does everyone know about Project Gutenberg? E-books for free. The world’s great literature here, with focus on older works for free. Digitized and diligently proofread by thousands of volunteers.
Please share.
Please share.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a library of free eBooks.
www.gutenberg.org
November 29, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Ok, so once I had an office job that didn’t keep me very busy - this was in the days before smart phones. When I had nothing to do but had to look busy, I’d pull up Project Gutenberg and read. I found and read so many fantastic books. It’s a brilliant site
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Norfolk and Suffolk teachers I am downsizing my enormous 30 year collection of children’s books. Would any schools be interested in hosting me for a pop up £2 a book sale? @jonnybid.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Norfolk and Suffolk teachers I am downsizing my enormous 30 year collection of children’s books. Would any schools be interested in hosting me for a pop up £2 a book sale? @jonnybid.bsky.social
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⚠️ Pontypridd has been hit by devastating floods and our wonderful independent bookshop, Storyville Books, has seen much of its stock destroyed.
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
Storyville Books Bookshop UK
Nestled in the rolling hills of the South Wales valleys, we are the only independent bookshop in Pontypridd, selling new books and more.
uk.bookshop.org
November 24, 2024 at 6:41 PM
⚠️ Pontypridd has been hit by devastating floods and our wonderful independent bookshop, Storyville Books, has seen much of its stock destroyed.
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
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Authors receive a payment every time you borrow a book, audiobook or ebook from libraries in 35 countries. Those countries include the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany to name but a few. Borrowing a book helps the author’s pocket as well as yours.
November 26, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Authors receive a payment every time you borrow a book, audiobook or ebook from libraries in 35 countries. Those countries include the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany to name but a few. Borrowing a book helps the author’s pocket as well as yours.
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Every year, GS provides Christmas Dinner for people who have been in the care system who may not have anywhere else to go on a day when family can be thin on the ground. Christmas Dinners are held around the country and they always needs funds, support and help. Details below. Please share.
The Gold From The Stone Foundation
www.goldfromthestone.org.uk
November 26, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Every year, GS provides Christmas Dinner for people who have been in the care system who may not have anywhere else to go on a day when family can be thin on the ground. Christmas Dinners are held around the country and they always needs funds, support and help. Details below. Please share.
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My map of children's independent bookshops is updated regularly. Most provide an online service and they're all run by people who can make well-informed book recommendations. Make sure you support your local one if you want to keep it. Any missing, please let me know. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
November 19, 2024 at 6:43 AM
My map of children's independent bookshops is updated regularly. Most provide an online service and they're all run by people who can make well-informed book recommendations. Make sure you support your local one if you want to keep it. Any missing, please let me know. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
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Why do I write for children? Because when you get negative feedback from a child it generally looks like this.
November 21, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Why do I write for children? Because when you get negative feedback from a child it generally looks like this.
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Hello All
I am delighted to have come here from the other place in search of brilliant kids book chat (mostly). Can’t wait!
I am delighted to have come here from the other place in search of brilliant kids book chat (mostly). Can’t wait!
November 16, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Hello All
I am delighted to have come here from the other place in search of brilliant kids book chat (mostly). Can’t wait!
I am delighted to have come here from the other place in search of brilliant kids book chat (mostly). Can’t wait!