Francesca's Words

Study Like Athena HB Graphite Pencils

Afternoon. In a fit of productivity, I have another new item for you: Greek mythology-inspired pencils! You’re going to be the darling of the Classics Department if you rock up to school with one of these. Currently available in sets of 3 from Etsy, Folksy and NuMonday. UK postage is free.

francescaburke

25 July, 2018

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New Greek Mythology Cards

Hey hey. Meet the newest addition to my shops: 5×7″ matte silk cards. That’s about twice as much excellent mythology sarcasm than on the old A6 postcard prints. So far I Would Fall into Tartarus With You is in stock on Etsy, Folksy and nuMonday, and you can pre-order I Love You More Than Zeus…

francescaburke

18 July, 2018

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Giveaway with WTF Zeus on Tumblr

Hi everyone, One of my favourite mythology blogs, WTF Zeus, is celebrating 10,000 followers with a giveaway, and I’m contributing a lil something. To enter, write a quick poem about Zeus the Kind Of a Serious Douchebag God and post it to Tumblr, tagging WTF Zeus and me. The author of the funniest poem will…

francescaburke

4 July, 2018

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Etsy News: No More Single Notebooks or Stickers After July

Hey everyone, Etsy is putting its transaction fees up in July, and to cut a long story short this means that I can no longer afford to offer stickers, notebooks, A6 prints or bundles of any of the above at their current prices. I am gradually swapping out A6 prints for either 5×7″ ones or actual…

francescaburke

14 June, 2018

Products

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Event: Youth Market, Leigh-on-Sea

Hi everyone, Francesca’s Words will be at the Youth Market at Leigh Community Centre on 14th July. From what I’ve seen of the other vendors and events, it’s going to be a really good day with live music, local businesses (all run by people under 25!) and tasters of local activities. It’s open 11am-3pm and…

francescaburke

31 May, 2018

Events

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New Rates Card for Social Media Marketing Workshops in Southend

Hi everyone, I’ve redesigned my rates card, detailing my social media marketing consultations and workshops. I’ve added my social media account management rates on there too, so it’s all in one place. If you’re interested in a relaxed, no-gimmicks workshop or consultation in the Southend-on-Sea area, you can contact me at info@francescaburke.com. Have a lovely…

francescaburke

19 April, 2018

General

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Giant Etsy Sale: 10% and 15% Off Almost Everything!

Hi everyone, This week I took part in Etsy’s World of Etsy Sales event, and I’ve decided to extend my sale until 9th April in a general clear out/end of tax year celebration. There’s 10% and 15% off almost everything, although what is there is quite limited. Happy shopping and have a lovely Easter! Francesca

francescaburke

29 March, 2018

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New Prints on Etsy

Hey everyone, I’ve added some prints to my Etsy – they’re actually not new, I’ve had some of them in a cupboard for a few years and just got around to listing them! Everything is in either the Grumpy Greetings section or the Civil Writes section. Happy shopping! Francesca

francescaburke

16 March, 2018

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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

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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

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