Francesca's Words

It’s Not, Me It’s You Instagram Protest

Hi guys, I’m not sure how many of you follow my blog, so I thought I’d share a new project I’m doing on here, too. I’m taking a little holiday from Instagram from Monday (26th February), because I’ve had enough of Insta’s awful algorithm, and I’m turning it into a mini protest against the algorithm…

francescaburke

24 February, 2018

Indifferent Ignorance, Patreon

Bye Instagram, Indifferent Ignorance, Instagram algorithm protest, Instagram boycott, Instagram protest, It’s Not Me It’s You Instagram, social media marketing, social media protest, using Instagram for business

New Patreon Video!

Hi everyone, After a full two-and-a-half years of procrastinating, I made a video for my Patreon page: That is all. I’m quite pleased with myself for learning to use a selfie stick. Here is the link again. Have a great weekend! Francesca

francescaburke

8 February, 2018

Patreon, Writing

Francesca’s Words, Patreon video, UK Patreon, writer Patreon campaign, writers on Patreon

Introducing Social Media Marketing Workshops & Classes in Southend

Hi everyone, I get a lot of questions about using the Internet to market businesses, so I’m starting friendly, relaxed classes for beginners: 2 Hour Intro Workshop Learn the basics! | £15 | Groups of 3-4 4 Week Intro Workshop Start using social media with ongoing support! (2 hours weekly) | £30 | Groups of 3-4 Consultations…

francescaburke

20 January, 2018

Events

Francesca Burke, Francesca’s Words, small business marketing classes Southend & Essex, social media for business Essex, social media workshops southend, Southend-on-Sea Internet marketing, using Facebook for business Southend, using Instagram for business Southend, using Twitter for business Southend

Happy Christmas!

Hi everyone, Before I slow down for Christmas, I just wanted to say thank you for all your support this year. 2017 has been interesting to say the least… seriously though I love that I’ve got back into writing and I love how well people have responded to my stories, blogs and new products. Thank…

francescaburke

23 December, 2017

General

Etsy gift cards, Etsy gifts, Etsy UK, Francesca Burke, Francesca’s Words

10% Off & Free International Postage on Orders Over £10 Until 30th November

Hi guys, I’ve got Cyber Week started because, um, everyone else has… until 30th November, orders over £10 will qualify for 10% off and will ship free to international customers, too (UK orders already ship free!). Most of my listings are low on stock – one print has already sold out – and I’m not…

francescaburke

23 November, 2017

Products

Cyber Week, Etsy Cyber Week sale, Etsy UK, Feminism Warning Poster Print, feminist gifts for teenage girl, feminist gifts UK, Francesca’s Words, gift for feminists, gifts online Etsy UK, Greek mythology gift, Greek mythology stationery, Make Your Own Notes student notebook, Mythology Mayhem, stationery online, stationery shop UK

Etsy News: Free International Shipping, Greetings Cards & Gift Wrap

Hi everyone, I’ve had a mad few weeks putting together new designs and I’m really pleased to introduce new Happy Birthday, Jesus greetings cards, Saturnalia cards, gift wrap and some new mythology designs, plus a new Brexit one. Plus, international orders that spend over £10 until 30th November qualify for free postage! (Don’t look at…

francescaburke

6 November, 2017

Products

Brexit joke, digital gift wrap, Etsy UK, Etsy UK shop, Francesca Burke, Francesca’s Words, Greek mythology stationery, greetings cards, Norse mythology art, stationery gifts on Etsy

New Norse Mythology Mayhem Piece

It’s been way, way too long since I added to my mythology collection, and I read Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard in record time, so… It’s available on Etsy as a download and realistically some sort of print will follow… I don’t have a timeframe yet so if you really want a print,…

francescaburke

10 October, 2017

Products

Etsy UK, Francesca’s Words, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Mythology Mayhem, mythology stationery, Norse mythology art, Norse mythology gift, Norse mythology joke, Ragnarok art, Rick Riordan Norse mythology

‘Everyday Acts of Murder’ Short Stories Online Now

Hi everyone, I realised I forgot to share here: my current series on my new story blog is a black comedy, Everyday Acts of Murder. The first two stories are up now, and the third will be online in a couple of weeks. You can get early access to stories, plus have a character named…

francescaburke

7 September, 2017

Patreon, Writing

‘Everyday Acts of Murder’, black humour, comedy writing, Francesca Burke, Francesca’s Words, short stories, UK Patreon, writer Patreon campaign

Introducing a Stories Blog and a Patreon Campaign!

Hi everyone, I’ve started a new blog, FrancescasWords.wordpress.com, to share my short stories. I really needed a space to upload and share bits and pieces I’ve had lying around, and now seemed a good time (I did a slightly longer blog about that on Indifferent Ignorance). I’ve also updated my Patreon campaign so patrons can…

francescaburke

16 August, 2017

Writing

flash fiction, Francesca’s Words, Indifferent Ignorance, short story

Maintenance Occuring: Apologies for Delays

Hi everyone, I’m poking around on this site at the moment because I’d like to bring you bigger, better things… hopefully in a pretty and readable format. If you click a page and it takes you somewhere odd, or if a link doesn’t work – or if you arrive on the site and it looks…

francescaburke

12 August, 2017

Writing

site maintenance