Nikesh Shukla
@nikeshshukla.bsky.social
Author. Wrote a Spider-Man comic. He wears a mask just to cover the raw flesh. A rather ugly brother with flows that’s gorgeous.
I wrote a pamphlet called Hope Must Be Held In A Clenched Fist. It’s limited to 1000 copies. It’s about hope and fear, the emboldening of the far right and the need for direct action. Buy it here www.nikesh-shukla.com/store
February 2, 2026 at 7:56 PM
I wrote a pamphlet called Hope Must Be Held In A Clenched Fist. It’s limited to 1000 copies. It’s about hope and fear, the emboldening of the far right and the need for direct action. Buy it here www.nikesh-shukla.com/store
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Once again tapping my sign: ICE exist in the UK 🚨 They have had arrest powers since 2000. This government - not a hypothetical future one - is working harder than ever before to raid homes and businesses.
Immigration Enforcement raids at the highest level in UK history
Record number of arrests and raids of illegal workers across the UK including 187 raids in Northern Ireland leading to 234 arrests.
www.gov.uk
January 25, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Once again tapping my sign: ICE exist in the UK 🚨 They have had arrest powers since 2000. This government - not a hypothetical future one - is working harder than ever before to raid homes and businesses.
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Incredibly emotional to hear my poem has been turned into a song of resistance and is being sung in Minneapolis right now. Please do not give up.
January 18, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Incredibly emotional to hear my poem has been turned into a song of resistance and is being sung in Minneapolis right now. Please do not give up.
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Was talking to a friend about how artists have spent years warning about the arrival of the current moment, and how he personally feels like making a shift towards creating work that can comfort and maybe galvanise people right now. No need to sound the alarm anymore - the dystopia is already here.
January 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Was talking to a friend about how artists have spent years warning about the arrival of the current moment, and how he personally feels like making a shift towards creating work that can comfort and maybe galvanise people right now. No need to sound the alarm anymore - the dystopia is already here.
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A typical reaction “but if the government bow to prisoners being held indefinitely without trial, then simply everyone will go on a 71 day hunger striker to the point of death to get what they want”
January 13, 2026 at 8:52 AM
A typical reaction “but if the government bow to prisoners being held indefinitely without trial, then simply everyone will go on a 71 day hunger striker to the point of death to get what they want”
Wrote some thoughts during last saturday’s counter demonstration against the Bristol Patriots. Read if you want. nikesh.substack.com/p/fragments-...
January 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Wrote some thoughts during last saturday’s counter demonstration against the Bristol Patriots. Read if you want. nikesh.substack.com/p/fragments-...
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Deadline is approaching for the Faber Academy writing a novel course I teach. My previous students include Sarah Harman and Nicola Dinan. faberacademy.com/product/writ...
Writing a Novel (Evening) | Creative Writing Courses | Faber Academy
A comprehensive six-month writing course for the serious writer, with access to some of the biggest names in publishing. If you're thinking about a creative writing MA, consider this practical alterna...
faberacademy.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Deadline is approaching for the Faber Academy writing a novel course I teach. My previous students include Sarah Harman and Nicola Dinan. faberacademy.com/product/writ...
Deadline is approaching for the Faber Academy writing a novel course I teach. My previous students include Sarah Harman and Nicola Dinan. faberacademy.com/product/writ...
Writing a Novel (Evening) | Creative Writing Courses | Faber Academy
A comprehensive six-month writing course for the serious writer, with access to some of the biggest names in publishing. If you're thinking about a creative writing MA, consider this practical alterna...
faberacademy.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Deadline is approaching for the Faber Academy writing a novel course I teach. My previous students include Sarah Harman and Nicola Dinan. faberacademy.com/product/writ...
Seeing as the new year’s honours are out, here’s an oldie but a goodie from me about turning down an MBE www.theguardian.com/books/2021/j...
I turned down an MBE – I don’t want an honour glorifying the British empire | Nikesh Shukla
I was offered an MBE for ‘services to literature’, but I can’t think of anything I want less, writes author Nikesh Shukla
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Seeing as the new year’s honours are out, here’s an oldie but a goodie from me about turning down an MBE www.theguardian.com/books/2021/j...
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Priority fundraisers with Palestinians I have personally been in contact with over a few months 🍉🧵
July 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Priority fundraisers with Palestinians I have personally been in contact with over a few months 🍉🧵
@gralefrit.bsky.social how does one get invited into this unbound whatsapp group?
July 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
@gralefrit.bsky.social how does one get invited into this unbound whatsapp group?
Right that's way too much posting. Going back to my banal quiet stupid life of worrying privately. Subscribe to my substack: I recommend stuff once a week and post writing tips once a week, and, sigh, there's a writing podcast coming. alas. God I make myself sick: nikesh.substack.com/p/shuks-reco...
Shuks Recommends 23rd May 2025
An occasional list of stuff I'm into. This week's writer's diary is about violence so TW for that.
nikesh.substack.com
May 31, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Right that's way too much posting. Going back to my banal quiet stupid life of worrying privately. Subscribe to my substack: I recommend stuff once a week and post writing tips once a week, and, sigh, there's a writing podcast coming. alas. God I make myself sick: nikesh.substack.com/p/shuks-reco...
I contributed to this on men's fiction. I didn't feel the need to repeat myself, that I don't think there's a crisis in men's fiction. Exciting stuff is getting published and this isn't an overcorrection. I shouted out teachers/librarians/MG&YA writers instead: www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
‘Men need liberation too’: do we need more male novelists?
As a small press launches dedicated to new male fiction, authors including Anne Enright and Nikesh Shukla ask if men are really being pushed out of publishing
www.theguardian.com
May 31, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I contributed to this on men's fiction. I didn't feel the need to repeat myself, that I don't think there's a crisis in men's fiction. Exciting stuff is getting published and this isn't an overcorrection. I shouted out teachers/librarians/MG&YA writers instead: www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
My childhood best friend, a doctor, has set up a project to get kids who need urgent specialist medical care, out of Gaza, to get the help they need. They're crowdfunding here: www.purehope.co.uk
Project Pure Hope
www.purehope.co.uk
May 31, 2025 at 9:40 AM
My childhood best friend, a doctor, has set up a project to get kids who need urgent specialist medical care, out of Gaza, to get the help they need. They're crowdfunding here: www.purehope.co.uk
I'm incredibly angry and disappointed by the news that Unbound won't be paying its authors the money it owes us. The Good Immigrant contributors are owed royalties from at least two years ago. I have more to say, and I do not speak on behalf of the contributors, but more to follow, soon.
May 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I'm incredibly angry and disappointed by the news that Unbound won't be paying its authors the money it owes us. The Good Immigrant contributors are owed royalties from at least two years ago. I have more to say, and I do not speak on behalf of the contributors, but more to follow, soon.
I’m not about to start sharing my inane opinions again after a good three years away from twitter. But if we’re friends, say hi so I can follow you and we can DM each other our spicy opinions.
November 20, 2024 at 6:52 PM
I’m not about to start sharing my inane opinions again after a good three years away from twitter. But if we’re friends, say hi so I can follow you and we can DM each other our spicy opinions.
Great stuff from Richard Flanagan. People in publishing who do fuck all to change the status quo are always the snidiest about stuff like this. Far too protective of their free books and shit red wine. Question to them: what are you willing to give up for change? www.theguardian.com/books/2024/n...
Richard Flanagan wins Baillie Gifford prize and questions sponsor’s fossil fuel ties
Australian author says he will not accept £50,000 prize money until fund manager reduces its fossil fuel investments
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 6:48 PM
Great stuff from Richard Flanagan. People in publishing who do fuck all to change the status quo are always the snidiest about stuff like this. Far too protective of their free books and shit red wine. Question to them: what are you willing to give up for change? www.theguardian.com/books/2024/n...
Spider-Man India issue #4 of 5 is out now.
September 27, 2023 at 3:26 PM
Spider-Man India issue #4 of 5 is out now.
Who are the great indie comics publishers?
September 23, 2023 at 11:46 AM
Who are the great indie comics publishers?
Met ADAM KUBERT!
September 21, 2023 at 8:47 PM
Met ADAM KUBERT!
The best time to send a script off is immediately after you've saved to pdf. You are untouchable. The script is perfect. NO NOTES.
Press send...
await notes.
start noting yourself...
oh god. It's not perfect. It's the least perfect thing since marmite peanut butter, which should be perfect.
Press send...
await notes.
start noting yourself...
oh god. It's not perfect. It's the least perfect thing since marmite peanut butter, which should be perfect.
September 19, 2023 at 1:34 PM
The best time to send a script off is immediately after you've saved to pdf. You are untouchable. The script is perfect. NO NOTES.
Press send...
await notes.
start noting yourself...
oh god. It's not perfect. It's the least perfect thing since marmite peanut butter, which should be perfect.
Press send...
await notes.
start noting yourself...
oh god. It's not perfect. It's the least perfect thing since marmite peanut butter, which should be perfect.
Deadline approaching to be on the Faber Academy Writing A Novel course I teach, alongside Sabrina Broadbent and Shelley Weiner. Get your applications in!
Thursdays, 10.30am-1.30pm Farringdon
Starting 5th October for 6 months
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Thursdays, 10.30am-1.30pm Farringdon
Starting 5th October for 6 months
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September 6, 2023 at 3:15 PM
Deadline approaching to be on the Faber Academy Writing A Novel course I teach, alongside Sabrina Broadbent and Shelley Weiner. Get your applications in!
Thursdays, 10.30am-1.30pm Farringdon
Starting 5th October for 6 months
t.co/TxfH1ie5q9
Thursdays, 10.30am-1.30pm Farringdon
Starting 5th October for 6 months
t.co/TxfH1ie5q9
I turned 43 this weekend. It was nice. And peaceful. Here follows 43 things that bring me peace...
July 9, 2023 at 5:49 PM
I turned 43 this weekend. It was nice. And peaceful. Here follows 43 things that bring me peace...
Seeing as people are heading over to Threads this morning, I don't know if bluesky will ever catch on.
So I can confess: days before my 43rd birthday, this weekend, I became a sandals man.
And I'm not looking back.
So I can confess: days before my 43rd birthday, this weekend, I became a sandals man.
And I'm not looking back.
July 6, 2023 at 8:45 AM
Seeing as people are heading over to Threads this morning, I don't know if bluesky will ever catch on.
So I can confess: days before my 43rd birthday, this weekend, I became a sandals man.
And I'm not looking back.
So I can confess: days before my 43rd birthday, this weekend, I became a sandals man.
And I'm not looking back.