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Writing Tips from So Long As You Write
Did you make a resolution to write more this year? So Long As You Write, edited by Kerry Ryan, is brimming with inspiration and tips on putting pen to paper. We share some of her advice. Read More
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Writing Tips from So Long As You Write
Did you make a resolution to write more this year? So Long As You Write, edited by Kerry Ryan, is brimming with inspiration and tips on putting pen to paper. We share some of her advice. Read More
1 week ago
Our next theme – WISDOM
As one year ends, and another begins, what have you learned? Our next theme is WISDOM. Read More
2 months ago
Introducing Tutku Barbaros – author of DD’s next collection
Meet Tutku, whose triumphant story collection we’ll be publishing next summer as DD’s second one-author book, with support using public funding from Arts Council England. Read More
2 months ago
DD Book Bundle Prompt Challenge
To celebrate our new DD book bundle, we put together some writing prompts themed to tie in with our books, and asked our wonderful community to respond to them. One lucky writer wins a DD Book Bundle! Read More
2 months ago
Meet our books
With four collections of fiction, non-fiction and poetry out in the world, we wanted to take a moment to reintroduce you to this empowering gang – through a bit of speed dating. Read More
3 months ago
Ep 14: So Long As You Write
To mark the publication of SLAYW, we're back with an episode celebrating the magic of putting pen to paper. Featuring exclusive readings from the contributors and a discussion on what writing means to you. Read More
5 months ago
Our current theme: MYTH
A made-up story, or something we want to believe in? For our next theme, we want to know what MYTH means to you. Submit by 17 April. Read More
11 months ago
Our current theme: INHERITANCE
What are the things that have been given to you? Our first theme of 2022 will be INHERITANCE. Submissions close Friday 21st January. Read More
1 year ago
Ep 13: Nature Writing Special
To celebrate publication of Tools for Surviving a Storm, we discuss nature, writing and women, and chat with author of the collection Nadia Henderson. Read More
1 year ago
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