Isabella Silvers
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Multi-award-winning journo @ Cosmo, ELLE, Stylist, Refinery 29 & more 🙌🏽 Mixed-race newsletter @mixedmsgsletter 💌 Actively seeking representation! She/her
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I am available for work! A multi-award-winning journalist and editor, I work on:
⭐ News, SEO, ecomm
⭐ Junkets, interviews, profiles
⭐ Host + presenter
⭐ Consultancy
Email .silvers
@gmail
.com for enquiries and see my work here:
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It is SO important to understand the rigorous investigation and reporting that goes into a story like these
#RussellBrand
allegations. Media has to abide by laws, and to get to this stage, there is solid evidence. Believe women
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A prime example of racial bias by
@CloserOnline
when covering this story from
@LoveIsland
- the mag reported on an unseen fight from Casa Amor. Firstly, the lead image and headline implies that Whitney was the antagonist, playing into stereotypes of Black women as aggressive 1/4
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This isn’t a dig at the speaker, but what audience are we talking about here? In what way is she unique and speaking for an underrepresented group?
“I think of the uniqueness of Taylor Swift is that she speaks for an audience that is not always spoken for”
Kat McKenna, Taylor Swift fan and Author discusses the fandom around Taylor Swift
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This whole piece plays into damaging racial stereotypes, whether the writer knew it consciously or not. It’s part of why Black and POC contestants can struggle on the show, why they’re consistently voted off, why they earn less money when they’re out. We need to do better. 4/4
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Next, this paragraph. What is it about Molly that makes you think she “wouldn’t hurt a fly?” Why did it make “much more sense” that it was Whitney? She has been calm and composed throughout the WHOLE series, just like Molly 2/4
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Happy to announce I have FINALLY been promoted (it only took two years) to Branded Content Editor at Hearst 🥳 I will be doing... the exact same job I have been doing for the past two years
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Now we’re getting into the story. The fight was allegedly between Whitney and Kady, so why was Kady not in the headline? Why was her image not leading the piece too? 3/4
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Last night at a press film screening, another journalist threw water over me and my bag, which had my laptop it - supposedly because I was “talking through the film.” I wasn’t, and secondly, this is part of our jobs and a professional setting. I’ve never been so disrespected
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PRs! Please note that my address is changing cos I BOUGHT A FLAT 🏠 DM for my new address 💕
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@Chapman86Gareth
It would be libellous to air made up allegations, so we can be confident these women and their stories are real. The media are also not the police, so can’t convict him. There are many reasons survivors wouldn’t put themselves through a criminal trial
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@MitaliPerkins
Walked past a group of young men in a park who shouted ‘NICE DRESS’ at me. Debated responding in case it instigated a conversation I’d rather not be in, but said ‘thank you’. I got a ‘YOU’RE WELCOME’ back
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✨I QUIT!✨ Today is the first day of my full-time freelance career, something I've been working towards for years. I'm so proud of the work I did at Hearst and will hopefully continue to write for its incredible brands. I'm available for commissions, speaking, consultancy + more
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I am seeing some incredible journalism right now, and the thing they all have in common is that these investigations were given time to unfold. Researching and writing a standout piece needs longer than the timelines we're currently given
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📢PERSONAL NEWS📢 I am thrilled to say I am going part-time in my role at Hearst from 6th Sept, focusing on freelancing, growing
@mixedmsgsletter
and looking after my mental health. I will be available on Mon/Tues for work - get in touch! .silvers
@gmail
.com
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I'm looking for new freelancers to add to my roster, particularly those who write about ents, sports and drugs - please @ me with a link to recent work. Always keen to hear from writers of colour, disabled writers or those from marginalised backgrounds
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Had a lovely chat with
@Ritu_Arya_
ahead of Polite Society's release on Friday! Catch it on
@digitalspy
@digitalspyfilm
here: As aways, thank you
@ian_sandwell
for the commission
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Late to the party but I'm catching up on some bookmarked pieces and I really liked this by
@Victoria_Spratt
for
@theipaper
– life milestones are a tricky thing to get to grips with when you're not following the 'traditional' path
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Omg I do this - am I a good editor??
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PRs, I'm about to drop the C word! I'm doing a Christmas gift guide for the whole family, so this is an advance request to add me to your press day invites and mailing lists. Email me for more details but looking for adults, kids, consumables, outings, etc
#JournoRequest
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Pretty bullshit that the government included tallow in the new £5 note so they're not
#vegan
or
#vegetarian
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Beauty journalists that I've not worked with before, can you make yourselves known? Always keen to hear from writers from underrepresented groups
#journorequest
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Where are all my health and fitness journalists at? Men, women, non-binary, everyone! Drop portfolios below please 👇
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Hannah Gale is weaponising her white tears by conflating being held to account for racist language with online trolling (which is never OK). However, they are two different things. She shouldn’t have used the former as a catalyst to deactivate.
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Looking for a writer who has been to Finland for a
@CosmopolitanUK
commission! Let me know if that's you isabella.silvers
@hearst
.co.uk or reply here
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If you're 'excited' to watch the 'Baby Reindeer' Piers Morgan interview, why? If you're watching Eurovision, why? If you're still eating at McDonalds and Starbucks, why? Your decisions have impacts and consequences.
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One way to ensure I never reply to your e-mail: "Hi Isabelle/ Isobel"
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Shared the 20 books you should read this
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth
for
@CosmopolitanUK
(disclaimer: I will not be held responsible for your bank balance after reading)
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@KateBurkeNHS
@jessphillips
@AngelaRayner
I hope Jess reflects on her treatment of Black women within the party and her stance on trans rights �� because for those women, I don't know how inspiring she is. She can be inspiring in some ways, but has a long way to go in others
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Its me!
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Hi! I'm now commissioning for this Digital Spy series, highlighting the shows, movies, directors or characters that have resonated with your LGBTQ+ identity. send pitches on any of these shows this week please:
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#JournoRequest
Why are we lusting after 2013/2014 again? Why are trends from this time coming back? Looking for quotes for a Cosmo article on returning fashion/ beauty trends, tech trends e.g. flip phones, ideas of body image, dating/ drinking trends and expert comment 1/2
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I was lucky enough to chat to
@_OliviaCampbell
for
@CosmopolitanUK
about support in the
#plussize
community, her feelings on the word fat and why cold shoulders ARE NOT A THING. Read it here 👉👉
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In what is perhaps my career highlight, I got to interview the phenomenal
@StellaMcCartney
and
@maryamccartney
for
@BazaarUK
on childhood memories of Scotland, their first design collab as sisters and how their range for Macallan pays tribute to nature
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It’s nearly July and I’ve barely had any
#ChristmasInJuly
invites! I’m doing a Christmas gift guide so PLEASE get in touch as I’m covering all categories!
#JournoRequest
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I just did a job I've been putting off for three months and it was sorted in five minutes. Take this as your sign.
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TWITTER! Can you recommend any cool families/ mums? They don't have to be mum bloggers or influencers, just cool people e.g. chefs, artists, designers, business owners, can have older children, can be older themselves etc etc
#mummybloggers
#parentingbloggers
#journorequest
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(ATTRACTIVE) SINGLE MEN (WHO FANCY WOMEN), REVEAL YOURSELVES! (TO ME, I’M SINGLE)
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There are some people who make me hopeful for the future, and one of those is
@DawnButlerBrent
– I had the pleasure of speaking to Dawn for
@ELLEUK
ahead of her appearance at the
@BBBookFestival
, read it here:
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The new
@CosmopolitanUK
is out now! I’m in this issue talking about my love of Christmas TV - get your copy today 🎄 Thanks
@dbaxterwright
for the commission!
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@colombochar
Still shocked that was her first port of call rather than, you know, speaking to me???
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Journos!
@digitalspy
welcome pitches from *all* writers, including those related to
#BlackHistoryMonth
Pitch your ideas to
@Chris_Longridge
at clongridge
@digitalspy
.co.uk
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There are more women in parliament than ever, including some brand new faces. I rounded up some of the names to know for
@GlamourMagUK
– read it here: Thank you
@alipantony
for the commission!
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This
#WorldPoetryDay
, I want to share my favourite poem by
@lemnsissay
– it reminds me to take things one step at a time on days when I feel overwhelmed
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If you’re heading to the cinema this week, please go see
#BoxingDay
- I loved speaking to
@AmlAmeen
for
@digitalspy
about how this film adds to the Black British cinematic canon & casting
@iamleighanne
🎄
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If you’re contacting me for Hearst work - Isabella.silvers
@hearst
.co.uk
If you’re contacting me for
@mixedmsgsletter
or freelance work - .silvers
@gmail
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@gloreina_
I guess that’s for the audience to decide. She wanted to try it out, she shared her own experiences, she hasn’t said ‘everyone go here’. I 100% get the conversation, but some of the comments I’ve seen are personal and nasty
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The article has been taken down from
@CloserOnline
– I just want the brand to learn from this. Don't just delete something thoughtlessly, but understand WHY it struck such a nerve. Do better next time.
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I’m running a bookshop in Scotland! 🏴 For a week, anyway. I’m the resident bookseller at
@openbookwigtown
so come and browse my shelves if you’re in the area and thank you
@OldBankBooks
for the tour!
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PUBLISHING FRIENDS! I'm working with my local library to flesh out their collection of South Asian-authored books for
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth
– if you can help send some books over, please DM/ email me at .silvers
@gmail
.com
#JournoRequest
PLZ SHARE/TAG
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Also looking for the best literature by South Asian writers for South Asian Heritage Month - fiction, non-fiction, graphic! E-mail me at isabella.silvers
@hearst
.co.uk
#journorequest
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Looking for an intern to start in the Hearst content studio ASAP for a month, working across
@CosmopolitanUK
@digitalspy
@ELLEUK
+ more - please e-mail isabella.silvers
@hearst
.co.uk with your CV if you are available to start
#journojobs
#internships
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Working on a
@CosmopolitanUK
article about how to help someone with depression, does anyone have anything to share? What helped you when you were in a slump?
#journorequest
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Why Rishi is not so dishy, for
@CosmopolitanUK
🤮 And why I am not proud that he's our first Asian PM! Thank you
@JenniSavin
for the commission
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PITCHES WANTED TODAY! 📢 I am looking for Black and mixed-Black writers to pitch on the shows/ movies that have meant a lot to them for
@digitalspy
, sponsored by
@NOW
. No DMs, email isabella.silvers
@hearst
.co.uk. All details here:
#pitcheswanted
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I am currently scoring entries for the
@UKWritingAwards
and MY GOSH you have made it hard for me!!!!
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My first piece for
@Medium
- a letter to my younger self on what I wish I'd known -then- about journalism. Aspiring journos, I'm always happy to help with advice when I can, but hopefully this is a good start ⬇️
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I explored why tampons are taboo for some communities of colour for
@UKWomensHealth
and how I still don't know how to use them properly - I'd be really interested to hear your experiences!
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My granny just said that pizza is just roti with things on top 🥲
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Let me make this very clear! I am Asian and I do not give a fuck about an Asian PM when his policies are murderous! Happy Diwali though
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Did you watch
#WeddingSeason
on
@NetflixUK
over the weekend? I wrote about how the film finally brings AUTHENTIC desi rep to the rom-com formula (and tried not to gush about how much I loved it). Read how here. cc
@netflixgolden
@shiwanis
@pallavisharda
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In case you're emailing me, I'm a bit quiet at the moment as my beloved Nan passed away last week. I loved her so much. Bear with me, I'll get back to you soon.
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Looking for women to comment on the struggle to exercise when you're in a bad mental health patch – and how knowing exercise is good for your mental health can make that worse! DM me if you have comments to share
#journorequest
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I'm looking for interns for 2019! Come and join the Content Studio and work across all
@HearstUK
digital sites including
@CosmopolitanUK
&
@ELLEUK
- e-mail your CV and availability to isabella.silvers
@hearst
.co.uk
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It’s time for a queer Bond – man, woman or non-binary! And a person of colour, too. It’s time to smash stereotypical depictions of queer communities as white and, for men, flamboyant. What types of films would you want to see?
#FilmsYouWantToSee
#ad
What do YOU want to see on the big screen? 🎬 Stereotypes in film are over. Let’s make something new – share your movie ideas below 👇
#FilmsYouWantToSee
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If you do anything this weekend, I NEED you to go and see
@monkeymanmovie
! I LOVED this film, Dev Patel's directorial debut, for its full-throttle action, but also for its comment on Indian politics and prejudice. Read my
@digitalspy
piece here:
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Looking for women aged 25-45 to tell me the biggest lesson they've learned about love for a video on Nov 11th - welcome women from ALL backgrounds, including trans women, and non-binary people - e-mail isabella.silvers
@hearst
.co.uk if you'd be interested! Paid
#journorequest
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And STILL getting the work done. We should get paid for delivery of our work, not hours clocked (unless it’s overtime - pay that)
A study shows people working from home are having sex, dating, taking naps and doing side hustles on company time
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Thrilled to publish this series of articles on
@digitalspy
, sponsored by
@NOW
, where 5 LGBTQ+ writers share the stories and characters that resonated with their identities. Read the series here and thread for each piece:
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Posted about this over on IG too (same handle, go follow me!) but I loved this by
@ChantayyJayy
- why wait for other people when you could be living the life you want now?
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I’m tired, all my work is late, editors aren’t chasing me, are we all just done?
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Last night I spoke on
#BAMEFashionNetwork
's panel about how to make it in fashion/ journalism, and I promised I'd tweet a thread of resources, websites and accounts to follow to help people looking for roles in the industry - here it is...
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It’s not easy doing a full time job, a side hustle and trying to freelance - I’m in awe of all of you who make it look easy (never mind socialising, exercising, eating well, taking care of your home and self...)
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I LOVED Big Mood, not only for its wonderful leads Nicola Coughlan & Lydia West, but for its messy portrayal of mental illness outside of what's deemed palatable enough for Instagram memes. I wrote about the new
@Channel4
comedy for
@GlamourMagUK
here:
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Just hit SEVEN HUNDRED subscribers on
@mixedmsgsletter
🎉 Thank you to every single person who has supported, subscribed and shared over the past year. Things are only getting bigger and better!
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Looking for a reliable, credible, media-friendly medical expert for some Cosmo articles - have been let down twice now. I'm at isabella.silvers
@hearst
.co.uk
#journorequest
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I'm looking for quotes from womxn who have gone through a tough time in their life for a sponsored article on Red online - please e-mail me at isabella.silvers
@hearst
.co.uk with the time, how it made you feel and how you overcame it or came to accept it
#journorequest
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Hi
@Barbie
! Was a dream to write this piece for
@CosmopolitanUK
, speaking to
@xprize
CEO
@AnoushehAnsari
(the first Iranian in space!,) elite paragymnast
@NatashaCoatesGB
and the phenomenal
@DrEjikeme
on why it's never too late to chase your dream career
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Wrote about
@EmmaRaducanu
's seemingly conditional Britishness for
@MetroOpinion
, and why the 'Good Immigrant' narrative is so damaging. Quoted the wonderful
@nikeshshukla
(who quotes the also wonderful
@Okwonga
) - thank you
@nicolevassell
and
@pearson_ange
for the commission!
'British society often seems to want those from immigrant backgrounds, regardless whether they were born or grew up here, to excel in order to be accepted.'
@izzymks
writes for
@MetroUK
#EmmaRaducanu
#Immigration
#USOpen
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I've been working so hard on this, so I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be hosting
@mixedmsgsletter
's very first live event in June! I'll be joined by
@nicoleocran
and
@OfficialJassa
at Samsung Coal Drops Yard on Tuesday, June 18th. Get your tickets here:
We are so excited to announce the very first Mixed Messages LIVE event! Founder
@izzymks
will be in conversation with
@nicoleocran
and
@OfficialJassa
, who will also be signing copies of his new book, Both Not Half. Get tickets, including a goody bag, here:
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Want to work at
@CosmopolitanUK
? The team are hiring through the Government's Kickstart scheme, meaning applications are open for people currently on Universal Credit. All details on how to apply are here!
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Film PRs, I am begging for SALTY popcorn at screenings PLEASE 🍿
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This weekend’s
@TheSTMagazine
features
@mixedmsgsletter
! Thank you
@y_alibhai
for speaking to me for this wonderful feature - get your copy today to read the piece, including quotes from my interview with
@andreacanwrite
and previous guest
@RemiAdekoya1
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