26, the writers organisation that has shaped so many of our lives, was formed in 2003. In this very special 20:26 response, the founders of 26 reflect on how it all began...
I think we would all have been surprised in 2003 to think that 26 would still be thriving in 2026. The Founders built strong foundations and all remain supporters of our original aim - to champion the cause of writing in every aspect of life. And that aim still drives 'Why Words Matter' our Substack podcast that comes monthly from Bloomsbury Radio/Bloomsbury Institute. Founders were myself plus Tom Lynham, Margaret Oscar, Ben Afia, Tim Rich, Martin Hennessey, Jim Davies.
Onwards and upwards
I think we would all have been surprised in 2003 to think that 26 would still be thriving in 2026. The Founders built strong foundations and all remain supporters of our original aim - to champion the cause of writing in every aspect of life. And that aim still drives 'Why Words Matter' our Substack podcast that comes monthly from Bloomsbury Radio/Bloomsbury Institute. Founders were myself plus Tom Lynham, Margaret Oscar, Ben Afia, Tim Rich, Martin Hennessey, Jim Davies.