Doug Smith

Novelist and copywriter into weird stories, edgy drawings, strange films and soundtrack music. When not working I'm reading, writing, thinking or parenting.

[Doug Smith @DougSmith5678]

@CCSDPDGroupUK cannot believe this - just got a ‘sorry we missed you’ text - but I‘be been here and waiting! No door bell ring. No knock. Nothing. The window was 8:25-9:25. Got the message at 8:51. It’s still within the window now. Can they try again? If they tried at all?

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@SelfPubForm - will Matthew from TikTok’s talk is awesome! Will the slides be available?? Pretty please. #spslive2023

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@fesshole You’ve proven it takes more than technical skill to become a leader in any organisation

[ColchesterWriteNight @ColWriteNight]

Great session last night led by @ClareEShaw on writing radio plays, and having a go ourselves. Next session is 26 Sept and we’ll be joined by author and playwright Nicola Werenowska. Join our Facebook group (link in bio) for details of other upcoming events :) #WritingCommunity

[Tyler is finishing a book, slow to reply @TylerAlterman]

This meme instantaneously changed my relationship to all abstract art

[Doug Smith @DougSmith5678]

I'm loving @katebour's 'Why We Buy' newsletter. If you're interested in marketing and buyer psychology, you should check it out

P.S. She's doing a special April Fool's Day giveaway today too... no joke!

https://t.co/NmTKw2c7vk

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@BBC6Music @Markradcliffe @StuartMaconie Fighting Fantasy! Here’s one I started making myself when I was 13 back in the 80’s and never finished, map and all! Might have to get working again ...

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@Wivenhoewriters @_philhurst Sounds like it would be fun, but I'm up to my neck in stuff already! :)

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@ColWriteNight Thanks to Emma and Wenda for another great WriteNight! :)

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@Keidi_Keating Oh, and The Great Idea Generator, in case you get stuck :) I'll get v.2 done one day... https://t.co/OgDJsjHbrN

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@Keidi_Keating Short stories to scare young people... https://t.co/9b2cTnbn6k

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@JessicaLexicus My wife

[Doug Smith @DougSmith5678]

I should have thought about proposing some events at Prettygate Library - they've got a decent room, car park and local support.

[Essex Library Service @EssexLibraries]

The box office is opening today! Don't miss out on some great authors appearing at a library near you. Pick up a brochure from any library or check out the full programme on the festival website @EssexBookFest @Essex_CC https://t.co/Wq2b74EZ7I

[Doug Smith @DougSmith5678]

Listening to Mogwai Young Team about 20 years late.

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Just wish Corbyn would come out with it and say he CAN’T take either side on Brexit as in order to lead the whole country, he has to unite it, not further the division. I think people would like that honesty. @UKLabour @labourpress @jeremycorbyn

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@EmmaIllustrate @Louiestowell Got to be Chris Riddell!

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@UKLabour Stop talking about how many billions you’ll spend on the NHS - talk about outcomes: operations on time, enough beds, enough staff, ambulances, etc. Real things, instead of sounding like you love blowing money.

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@ekittl Blimey!

[Doug Smith @DougSmith5678]

Whoever had the idea to put ‘relax’ on the departures board next to flights where you don’t need to do anything yet - I love you.