michelle
@mickeypip.bsky.social
✏️ Writer, Artist, Narrative Designer (scripts, stories, games and other stuff)
👻 Lover of all things weird
📺 Channel 4 New Writers 24/25
📚 Trustee Manchester City of Literature
🎬 BAFTA Connect
✍️ WIP: spec fic collection
🔗 https://linktr.ee/mickeypip
👻 Lover of all things weird
📺 Channel 4 New Writers 24/25
📚 Trustee Manchester City of Literature
🎬 BAFTA Connect
✍️ WIP: spec fic collection
🔗 https://linktr.ee/mickeypip
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A live-action #LifeIsStrange TV series is in the works at Amazon.
The End Of The F***ing World's Charlie Covell will serve as writer-showrunner on the series, which will adapt the first game in Square Enix's time-rewinding franchise.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/tv/news/life...
The End Of The F***ing World's Charlie Covell will serve as writer-showrunner on the series, which will adapt the first game in Square Enix's time-rewinding franchise.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/tv/news/life...
September 5, 2025 at 9:36 PM
A live-action #LifeIsStrange TV series is in the works at Amazon.
The End Of The F***ing World's Charlie Covell will serve as writer-showrunner on the series, which will adapt the first game in Square Enix's time-rewinding franchise.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/tv/news/life...
The End Of The F***ing World's Charlie Covell will serve as writer-showrunner on the series, which will adapt the first game in Square Enix's time-rewinding franchise.
Read more: www.empireonline.com/tv/news/life...
Obsessed with this "you might also like" recommendation from iPlayer. I need to know what metadata these two share.
September 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Obsessed with this "you might also like" recommendation from iPlayer. I need to know what metadata these two share.
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Almost every newspaper and broadcaster in Britain is now waging a racist 24/7 campaign of hatred against migrants on behalf of the ultra rich. In response to this, one small thing you can do is donate to the NGOs supporting refugees.
Help a refugee into employment by donating - Refugee Council
Romia fled Sudan when she felt it was no longer safe for her and her family...
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
August 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Almost every newspaper and broadcaster in Britain is now waging a racist 24/7 campaign of hatred against migrants on behalf of the ultra rich. In response to this, one small thing you can do is donate to the NGOs supporting refugees.
Sorry I didn't [insert thing I was supposed to do today]. The air pressure dropped and now my eyes are lead marbles, my head a sodden loaf.
Barometric migraines are fun aren't they.
Barometric migraines are fun aren't they.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Sorry I didn't [insert thing I was supposed to do today]. The air pressure dropped and now my eyes are lead marbles, my head a sodden loaf.
Barometric migraines are fun aren't they.
Barometric migraines are fun aren't they.
Hey pals, I'm still looking for paid work if anyone is in need of a writer/narrative designer/good egg* to fill a story-shaped hole. I'm available from August until the heat death of the universe. Here's my website: www.michellecollier.co.uk
*If I may say so myself.
*If I may say so myself.
Home | Michelle Collier | Writer & Narrative Designer
Michelle Collier is freelance writer, narrative designer and interactive storyteller working across the arts, culture and charitable sectors.
www.michellecollier.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Hey pals, I'm still looking for paid work if anyone is in need of a writer/narrative designer/good egg* to fill a story-shaped hole. I'm available from August until the heat death of the universe. Here's my website: www.michellecollier.co.uk
*If I may say so myself.
*If I may say so myself.
Super looking forward to chatting about worlds and stories with the mega Jazmin Morris ❤️
Starting next week at SODA @manmetuni.bsky.social, Sandbox by Jazmin Morris transforms Modal into a radical community resource with talks, workshops, games and library of resistance. Featuring @mickeypip.bsky.social & Ama Dogbe in conversation on worldbuilding, tech & representation.
Jazmin Morris – Sandbox at Modal Gallery
Jazmin Morris transforms Modal into a dynamic space for talks, workshops, and an interactive library exploring knowledge, play, and resistance.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Super looking forward to chatting about worlds and stories with the mega Jazmin Morris ❤️
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NO IT FUCKING ISNT ALL THE CREATIVES ARE FUCKING **BROKE**
July 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
NO IT FUCKING ISNT ALL THE CREATIVES ARE FUCKING **BROKE**
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The year is 2045, the entire population of the planet is applying to the single remaining job opening.
July 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The year is 2045, the entire population of the planet is applying to the single remaining job opening.
Stunning 👽
Oh my goodness, Lego is trying to ruin our bank accounts and our lives again!
beta.ideas.lego.com/challenges/3...
beta.ideas.lego.com/challenges/3...
June 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Stunning 👽
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My urgent message to Keir Starmer's Labour government about the devastating impact of cuts to #AccessToWork funding for working disabled people. wearebap.co.uk/campaign 1/4 @tomryalls.bsky.social @disabilityarts.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
My urgent message to Keir Starmer's Labour government about the devastating impact of cuts to #AccessToWork funding for working disabled people. wearebap.co.uk/campaign 1/4 @tomryalls.bsky.social @disabilityarts.bsky.social
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As promised, here’s a roadmap for NFFD (Saturday 14 June). Read with us, write with us or join us in person in Bath! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...
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June 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
As promised, here’s a roadmap for NFFD (Saturday 14 June). Read with us, write with us or join us in person in Bath! www.nationalflashfictionday.co.uk/index.php/ne...
Today I'm celebrating #NationalFlashFictionDay by being in a book! ❤️📚 I feel so honoured to be included in this collection of wonderful writers from all across the world. Thank you @natflashfictionday.bsky.social for choosing my weird little story 🐸
June 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Today I'm celebrating #NationalFlashFictionDay by being in a book! ❤️📚 I feel so honoured to be included in this collection of wonderful writers from all across the world. Thank you @natflashfictionday.bsky.social for choosing my weird little story 🐸
In more 'What I've Been Watching' news, I'd like to thank @joebarton.bsky.social for the line: "I didn't come all this way to hide in a cupboard" (now inexplicably & indelibly etched onto my brain) & tell you all to watch The Lazarus Project – a brilliant, full-of-heart take on the time travel genre
June 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In more 'What I've Been Watching' news, I'd like to thank @joebarton.bsky.social for the line: "I didn't come all this way to hide in a cupboard" (now inexplicably & indelibly etched onto my brain) & tell you all to watch The Lazarus Project – a brilliant, full-of-heart take on the time travel genre
📣 Friends in GM – there are some fantastic events happening as part of this year's Festival of Libraries. Including this one at Levy Old Library 👇🏻
#KeepTellingofGaza is coming to the Manchester Festival of Libraries 2025 in Manchester City of Literature
Book your tickets here: tickettailor.com/events/levensh…
Book your tickets here: tickettailor.com/events/levensh…
May 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
📣 Friends in GM – there are some fantastic events happening as part of this year's Festival of Libraries. Including this one at Levy Old Library 👇🏻
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Opening tomorrow at Levenshulme Old Library - Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free, a new exhibition showcasing the powerful work of Palestinian comic artists, offering a unique perspective on everyday life in Palestine.
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/enter-the-mu...
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/enter-the-mu...
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Opening tomorrow at Levenshulme Old Library - Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free, a new exhibition showcasing the powerful work of Palestinian comic artists, offering a unique perspective on everyday life in Palestine.
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/enter-the-mu...
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
levenshulmeoldlibrary.org.uk/enter-the-mu...
@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
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At our FREE FLASH EVENT in Bath on 14 June, not only do we have workshops & a panel, but loads of fab readers reading from our new anthology including: @quickasaflash.bsky.social @caththewriter.bsky.social @sarahillswrites.bsky.social @rebeccafwrites.bsky.social @jupiterjonz.bsky.social. 1/2
May 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
At our FREE FLASH EVENT in Bath on 14 June, not only do we have workshops & a panel, but loads of fab readers reading from our new anthology including: @quickasaflash.bsky.social @caththewriter.bsky.social @sarahillswrites.bsky.social @rebeccafwrites.bsky.social @jupiterjonz.bsky.social. 1/2
Ohhhh just finished Common Side Effects. LOVED it. Such a brilliant animated series. (Season 2 when, please?) Have you seen it? Tell me what you think! 🍄💙
May 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Ohhhh just finished Common Side Effects. LOVED it. Such a brilliant animated series. (Season 2 when, please?) Have you seen it? Tell me what you think! 🍄💙
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I was just told that my launch event in Glasgow was going to be cancelled because I don't have *enough* tickets sold. Humiliating—not least because I worked my butt off for this book & went to other people's launches.
If I could sell a few more today, maybe I could change their minds. Please.
If I could sell a few more today, maybe I could change their minds. Please.
Lindz McLeod launches The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Lindz McLeod launches The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet today.
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April 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I was just told that my launch event in Glasgow was going to be cancelled because I don't have *enough* tickets sold. Humiliating—not least because I worked my butt off for this book & went to other people's launches.
If I could sell a few more today, maybe I could change their minds. Please.
If I could sell a few more today, maybe I could change their minds. Please.
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The Northern Publishers' Fair returns this Saturday! 📚📣
📍Manchester Central Library
📅Sat, April 26th
🕚Starts 11am
🎟️FREE FOR ALL!
RSVP at: fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/71509...
📍Manchester Central Library
📅Sat, April 26th
🕚Starts 11am
🎟️FREE FOR ALL!
RSVP at: fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/71509...
April 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Northern Publishers' Fair returns this Saturday! 📚📣
📍Manchester Central Library
📅Sat, April 26th
🕚Starts 11am
🎟️FREE FOR ALL!
RSVP at: fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/71509...
📍Manchester Central Library
📅Sat, April 26th
🕚Starts 11am
🎟️FREE FOR ALL!
RSVP at: fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/71509...
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FlashFlood is now open for submissions until Saturday 26 April. Flashes up to 300 words. Previously published accepted (2022 & earlier). Debut writer spots. Free to enter. For more details see here: flashfloodjournal.blogspot.com/p/submission...
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April 20, 2025 at 7:06 AM
FlashFlood is now open for submissions until Saturday 26 April. Flashes up to 300 words. Previously published accepted (2022 & earlier). Debut writer spots. Free to enter. For more details see here: flashfloodjournal.blogspot.com/p/submission...
A few years ago I made this print and wrote a poem about a mythic egg, a deadly virus and a resurrection of sorts... You can download/read it here if you're interested: michellecollier.art/the-pengguli... Happy Easter?! 🥚🥚
April 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A few years ago I made this print and wrote a poem about a mythic egg, a deadly virus and a resurrection of sorts... You can download/read it here if you're interested: michellecollier.art/the-pengguli... Happy Easter?! 🥚🥚
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wrote about my trans friends www.theneweuropean.co.uk/marie-le-con...
April 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
wrote about my trans friends www.theneweuropean.co.uk/marie-le-con...
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Pretty sickened by UK's Supreme Court 🤮
So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇
So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇
April 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Pretty sickened by UK's Supreme Court 🤮
So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇
So I'm opening my submission inbox to unagented trans authors in the UK until the END OF APRIL. I'm not currently open to general subs BUT if you're a trans author writing folk horror, weird, experimental, mystery, literary/upmkt fiction, take a look below 👇