Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social

Journalist/magpie/showpony @WashingtonPost @BBC @independent @time Books 'WE ARE ALL TARGETS' ('Mr Robot meets Hunter S Thompson')/'OUTLAWS INC'. He/Him.

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

Yes, still here-ish. But I’m mostly on

BlueSky (@ https://t.co/9m29nzHSSG)

Mastodon (@ mattpotter @ https://t.co/5g8lckTDYV)

Instagram (@ mattpotteruk)

Threads even (@ mattpotteruk)

I’d LOVE to connect with you on all/any of those. Come and say hi, and let’s follow there.

[toomas hendrik ilves @IlvesToomas]

This is rich beyond belief. The most corrupt country in the EU

[Heidi N. Moore @moorehn]

Very literally this famous cartoon

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

“William Blake’s poem ‘Eternity’ was written in 1880, which was after his death in 1827.”

Great work, Google AI. The Zero-Click Impression is working out swimmingly. No fucking notes.

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

Hell of a way to go public about it, but here we are.

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

Few experiences are more stressful, spooky, uncanny & disruptive for the Neurodivergent than international travel.

Here's why airports are the stuff of ASD nightmares, & how the travel industry can change that.

This felt good to write, at last.
https://t.co/63bYhPvcoY

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

@CollinsDict Hi there. I’m getting undeliverable email bouncebacks from the press and website contacts on the website, but I have a fairly pressing enquiry for the PR team. Please could you let me know who and how to contact? Thanks.

[Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum]

The @FT, not mincing words https://t.co/sWokEj4Oev

[derek guy @dieworkwear]

the idea you're going to reshore this type of manufacturing is laughable. wheat timbs would cost $500 if made here. basic vans would be $200. a north face jacket would be $750. americans are not paying that kind of money for clothes and shoes.

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

You absolute, utter, utter clowns.

Not just the wreckers pulling you all into entirely predictable catastrophe, or the idiots cheering them on.

But everyone who’s suddenly gone a bit fucking silent. The ones who say, ‘Nothing to do with me,’ or ‘It’ll blow over.’

We see you.

[Caitlin Kelly: veteran journalist, writing coach @CaitlinKellyNYC]

No more Sunday scaries! Join me in NY and @MattPotter in London for our popular webinar on writing pitches that SELL. We've sold ours to major outlets in the UK, US and Canada, mine 100+ to the NYT alone.

March 16.

Video later with advance ticket.

https://t.co/AUklIMVCCr

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

Come along to this - it’s acclaimed, it’s $35, and it’s on a chilly Sunday afternoon!

[Caitlin Kelly: veteran journalist, writing coach @CaitlinKellyNYC]

Hey #writers and #freelancers! Everyone has to pitch and sell to make a living. Join me in NY and @MattPotter in London March 16 for our much-lauded webinar. We share v specific tips and techniques that former students know work.

Video w advance ticket.

https://t.co/AUklIMVCCr

[🇺🇦Paula Chertok🗽 @PaulaChertok]

Turns out, Russia saw in Trump’s negotiations w/ Ukraine what we all saw: plain old corruption. Their “peace” deal has now veered off into simply buying off America with “economic cooperation”—ie lifting sanctions which will only feed the pariah war criminal regime’s aggression.

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

Aussie peeps!

I just finished watching the Victorian Alps-set crime series High Country.

Before that, I binged on all the Mystery Road episodes and prequels.

Peak Australian Gothic mystery, & I love it.

What should I hit next? Any recommendations gratefully received. 🙏

[Dan Neidle @DanNeidle]

There are companies worth £50bn* based in this terraced house in Bolton.

Turns out they also have a bank. With a valid VAT registration number.

(*on paper)

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

Every time I come through Baker Street I’m reminded of being a kid convinced that there was a Madame Two-Swords.

[Caitlin Kelly: veteran journalist, writing coach @CaitlinKellyNYC]

Why trust us? Decades of high-level work as editors, staff writers, NF authors and thriving freelancers selling to US/UK/Canadian top markets. Join me in NY and @MattPotter in London for 2 fun, lively tips-filled hours that make your pitches SELL!

Feb. 9

https://t.co/RfuPSFRhFb

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

@VAWine Hi, hope you're well! I'm writing a piece & would really love to interview someone there. I submitted a request via the Contact form on the website, but as deadlines are shortish, I wanted to follow up here. Could someone from the Press Office contact me please? Thanks!

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

The 2025 online events for journalists are up on Eventbrite. Absolute rave reviews from these, so don’t miss out.

Starts with More Successful Story Pitching on Sunday, 9th February.

[Caitlin Kelly: veteran journalist, writing coach @CaitlinKellyNYC]

Without great pitches you've got nothing to sell! We filled this 2-hour class last year with freelancers from all over the world, to rave reviews. Join industry veterans @MattPotter in London and me in NY Feb. 9 to grow your skills. #writing #freelancetip

https://t.co/Ffcn3dzsvn

[Caitlin Kelly: veteran journalist, writing coach @CaitlinKellyNYC]

Hey freelance writers --- don't miss this one! The only way to sell your ideas is with excellent pitches. Join me in NY and @MattPotter in London for this 2-hour super practical NOT boring webinar! We're 2 industry veterans and get rave reviews.

Feb. 9.

https://t.co/Ffcn3dzsvn

[Matt Potter / mattpotteruk.bsky.social @MattPotter]

These events are always acclaimed. We’ve got the next one - on more successful pitching for journalists - on 9th February. Come along!

[Caitlin Kelly: veteran journalist, writing coach @CaitlinKellyNYC]

Without great pitches you've got nothing to sell! We filled this 2-hour class last year with freelancers from all over the world, to rave reviews. Join industry veterans @MattPotter in London and me in NY Feb. 9 to grow your skills. #writing #freelancetip

https://t.co/Ffcn3dzsvn