Isabel Ashdown
@isabelashdown.com
Author, mother, dog hugger, friend. Writing coach & Royal Literary Fund Fellow. "Ingenious" (Sunday Times) 📚 "Fiendishly Clever" (Red Mag) 📚 "Delivery was late" (Amazon reviewer)
Publisher: @orionbooks
Agent: @agentkateshaw
www.isabelashdown.com
Publisher: @orionbooks
Agent: @agentkateshaw
www.isabelashdown.com
My Autumn Newsletter is out now! Includes news of a writing competition, a new pup and an evening in a castle library! bit.ly/4oE3PKb
October 15, 2025 at 5:29 AM
My Autumn Newsletter is out now! Includes news of a writing competition, a new pup and an evening in a castle library! bit.ly/4oE3PKb
An Autumn night at the castle! Join us for ‘Sparkles, Stories & Soul’ - an evening of music, stories, fizz and canapés inside Arundel Castle’s stunning (& rarely open to public!) library. Supporting local families via Home-start Arun, Worthing & Adur ✨ Tickets: home-startawa.org.uk/sparkle-stor...
October 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
An Autumn night at the castle! Join us for ‘Sparkles, Stories & Soul’ - an evening of music, stories, fizz and canapés inside Arundel Castle’s stunning (& rarely open to public!) library. Supporting local families via Home-start Arun, Worthing & Adur ✨ Tickets: home-startawa.org.uk/sparkle-stor...
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Thanks to Issie for this photo from Waterstone’s Bridport. I really enjoyed chatting about Beast. Some lovely questions - the sort that open new views onto your own work. Thanks to all involved.
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Thanks to Issie for this photo from Waterstone’s Bridport. I really enjoyed chatting about Beast. Some lovely questions - the sort that open new views onto your own work. Thanks to all involved.
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
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Our Memoir Award is open for entries until 30 September! You could win a share of our £2,700 prize pot, as well as a mentoring package. Find out more about our writing competition at bit.ly/bp-memoir-award 🌎📝
August 27, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Our Memoir Award is open for entries until 30 September! You could win a share of our £2,700 prize pot, as well as a mentoring package. Find out more about our writing competition at bit.ly/bp-memoir-award 🌎📝
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We have created "Author Care: a Toolkit for Authors" to help you navigate a complex industry and empower you in your relationships, as well as find ways to support your own wellbeing.
Download your copy from our website
societyofauthors.org/resource/aut...
#AuthorCare
Download your copy from our website
societyofauthors.org/resource/aut...
#AuthorCare
August 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We have created "Author Care: a Toolkit for Authors" to help you navigate a complex industry and empower you in your relationships, as well as find ways to support your own wellbeing.
Download your copy from our website
societyofauthors.org/resource/aut...
#AuthorCare
Download your copy from our website
societyofauthors.org/resource/aut...
#AuthorCare
'Will I ever write again? Family illness, heartbreak and other distractions ...' My Spring Newsletter is out now: tinyurl.com/IsabelAshdow...
April 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
'Will I ever write again? Family illness, heartbreak and other distractions ...' My Spring Newsletter is out now: tinyurl.com/IsabelAshdow...
I’ll be asking META to #DoTheWriteThing on Thursday 3 April ✍️ To help spread the word and protect writers of every kind, please join us in flooding social media with this important message! @societyofauthors.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 6:07 AM
I’ll be asking META to #DoTheWriteThing on Thursday 3 April ✍️ To help spread the word and protect writers of every kind, please join us in flooding social media with this important message! @societyofauthors.bsky.social
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We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
March 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
I’m spreading the word on #ProstateCancer awareness after my husband was diagnosed this January. Folks, pls encourage your loved ones: If in doubt, check it out! Find info & advice at @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social & @cancerresearchuk.org 💙 #cancer #CancerAwareness www.instagram.com/p/DG_RFggAkY...
March 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I’m spreading the word on #ProstateCancer awareness after my husband was diagnosed this January. Folks, pls encourage your loved ones: If in doubt, check it out! Find info & advice at @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social & @cancerresearchuk.org 💙 #cancer #CancerAwareness www.instagram.com/p/DG_RFggAkY...
Pals, I have sad news. This week our beautiful Len took suddenly ill, and yesterday we said goodbye to him at home with all the family around. He has been the softest, most daft and devoted dog, loved by many. We’re heartbroken and will miss him so much ❤️
December 20, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Pals, I have sad news. This week our beautiful Len took suddenly ill, and yesterday we said goodbye to him at home with all the family around. He has been the softest, most daft and devoted dog, loved by many. We’re heartbroken and will miss him so much ❤️
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Away for a quick writing break but making time for the intriguing Flight by @isabelashdown.com ... 💙📚
#beachread #onthebeach #amreading #amwriting #booksky
#beachread #onthebeach #amreading #amwriting #booksky
December 7, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Away for a quick writing break but making time for the intriguing Flight by @isabelashdown.com ... 💙📚
#beachread #onthebeach #amreading #amwriting #booksky
#beachread #onthebeach #amreading #amwriting #booksky
Show me your Senior Pooches! Here’s our 17-year-old Charlie having a little snooze after his bath last night ❤️
December 2, 2024 at 7:28 AM
Show me your Senior Pooches! Here’s our 17-year-old Charlie having a little snooze after his bath last night ❤️
If BOOKS & DOGS are your kinda thing, here’s a lovely Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/Tpw1Zej
November 30, 2024 at 9:16 AM
If BOOKS & DOGS are your kinda thing, here’s a lovely Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/Tpw1Zej
And the winner is … @sarahsbookishlife.bsky.social 🎉 Congrats Sarah - dm me your details and your prize will be in the mail early next week!
Just one week since I signed up and already I’m loving the good feels of Bluesky. To celebrate, I have a signed copy of my latest book ‘One Girl, One Summer’ to give away. Share & like and I’ll pick one of you at random on Friday pm! 📚❤️ @orionbooks.bsky.social #BookSky
November 29, 2024 at 6:22 PM
And the winner is … @sarahsbookishlife.bsky.social 🎉 Congrats Sarah - dm me your details and your prize will be in the mail early next week!
Happy Friday everyone!
November 29, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Happy Friday everyone!
Just one week since I signed up and already I’m loving the good feels of Bluesky. To celebrate, I have a signed copy of my latest book ‘One Girl, One Summer’ to give away. Share & like and I’ll pick one of you at random on Friday pm! 📚❤️ @orionbooks.bsky.social #BookSky
November 28, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Just one week since I signed up and already I’m loving the good feels of Bluesky. To celebrate, I have a signed copy of my latest book ‘One Girl, One Summer’ to give away. Share & like and I’ll pick one of you at random on Friday pm! 📚❤️ @orionbooks.bsky.social #BookSky
I coached a fiction writing student recently who expressed fear that family members might recognise passages inspired by real life. My advice: WRITE AS THOUGH NO-ONE’S READING. Stay true to your story & its authenticity will shine through. You can always make any necessary cuts later. #WritingTips
November 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM
I coached a fiction writing student recently who expressed fear that family members might recognise passages inspired by real life. My advice: WRITE AS THOUGH NO-ONE’S READING. Stay true to your story & its authenticity will shine through. You can always make any necessary cuts later. #WritingTips
I work with the Royal Literary Fund on their amazing free Reading Round project. If you like the idea of discussing stories with other good folk, follow this 🔗 to see if there’s a group near you: www.rlf.org.uk/reading-roun... #BookSky
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November 28, 2024 at 8:21 AM
I work with the Royal Literary Fund on their amazing free Reading Round project. If you like the idea of discussing stories with other good folk, follow this 🔗 to see if there’s a group near you: www.rlf.org.uk/reading-roun... #BookSky
If you’re a developing writer you might like my newsletter and free ‘Getting Published’ guide full of generous tips from some awesome publishing insiders. Pls share with any interested bods! isabelashdown.eo.page/get-writing #AmWriting #BookSky
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November 27, 2024 at 3:34 PM
If you’re a developing writer you might like my newsletter and free ‘Getting Published’ guide full of generous tips from some awesome publishing insiders. Pls share with any interested bods! isabelashdown.eo.page/get-writing #AmWriting #BookSky
I just want you all to send me pictures of your dogs when they were puppies, OK? Here’s dachshund Len 👇
November 26, 2024 at 8:59 AM
I just want you all to send me pictures of your dogs when they were puppies, OK? Here’s dachshund Len 👇
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I haven't even been a part of #BookSky for two weeks yet, but I've found so many lovely new authors in that time, one of which is @isabelashdown.bsky.social! And I've already bought some of her books!
Thanks so much Isabel 🥰💙📚
Thanks so much Isabel 🥰💙📚
November 25, 2024 at 3:28 PM
I haven't even been a part of #BookSky for two weeks yet, but I've found so many lovely new authors in that time, one of which is @isabelashdown.bsky.social! And I've already bought some of her books!
Thanks so much Isabel 🥰💙📚
Thanks so much Isabel 🥰💙📚
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Mondays are always better with #bookpost!
I'm so looking forward to diving in to these three by @isabelashdown.bsky.social ... 💙📚
#amreading #amwriting #booksky
I'm so looking forward to diving in to these three by @isabelashdown.bsky.social ... 💙📚
#amreading #amwriting #booksky
November 25, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Mondays are always better with #bookpost!
I'm so looking forward to diving in to these three by @isabelashdown.bsky.social ... 💙📚
#amreading #amwriting #booksky
I'm so looking forward to diving in to these three by @isabelashdown.bsky.social ... 💙📚
#amreading #amwriting #booksky
I know lots of writers (me included) are struggling with positivity and motivation at the moment. So I thought I’d share a pic of serious Len to brighten your day, along with the reminder I give myself from time to time: this feeling will pass.
November 25, 2024 at 8:34 AM
I know lots of writers (me included) are struggling with positivity and motivation at the moment. So I thought I’d share a pic of serious Len to brighten your day, along with the reminder I give myself from time to time: this feeling will pass.
Fun fact: for 5 years dachshund Len was a Pets as Therapy dog, and together we’d visit a local primary school to listen to children read. At the end of each session, he’d offer a paw to his reader and they’d reward him with a treat 🥰 As you can see from the photo, he took his work very seriously.
November 22, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Fun fact: for 5 years dachshund Len was a Pets as Therapy dog, and together we’d visit a local primary school to listen to children read. At the end of each session, he’d offer a paw to his reader and they’d reward him with a treat 🥰 As you can see from the photo, he took his work very seriously.