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Ep 12: PLAY + imposter syndrome

After a year stuck on pause, we discuss our first theme of 2021, PLAY, and talk about experiencing imposter syndrome as a writer. Read More

Damsel in Distress: I don’t feel good enough as a writer

By Kerry Ryan

Feel like you're not doing 'enough' as a writer? Write Like a Grrrl founder Kerry Ryan is back with advice on managing your impostor syndrome. Read More

Ep 11: What She’s Having – a food writing special

An episode dedicated entirely to food and writing about food – what's not to love? Featuring the voices of our sixteen writers and exclusive readings from What She's Having, this is our favourite (and tastiest) episode of the podcast yet. Read More

DD Blog: Writers and publishers to support on Patreon

We highlight some brilliant writerly Patreons that you should know about. Read More

Ep 10: SHIFT + creative lessons from 2020

The end of the year is drawing near and this episode we're talking about our latest theme, SHIFT, as well as looking at the lessons about creativity we can take away from a difficult year. Read More

Damsel in Distress: I think my story is finished. What now?

What do you do when the hard part is over? Write Like a Grrrl founder Kerry Ryan returns with advice on trusting yourself when a writing project is finished, and how to feel motivated to edit. Read More

Damsel in Distress: I’m too distracted by the pressures of life to focus on writing

Our creative writing agony aunt and Write Like a Grrrl founder Kerry Ryan returns with advice on navigating distractions, setting boundaries and taking creativity off your to-do list. Read More

Ep 9: HOPE + the power of poetry

What does it mean to be hopeful? This episode we're talking about finding hope and letting it go and sharing some beautiful writing on the subject. We also catch up with author Lucy Cuthew and, to celebrate National Poetry Day, we're talking about the power (and pitfalls) of poetry. Read More

DD Blog: Shifting Dear Damsels and a change to our work

Things at Dear Damsels are changing – sort of. Read about the shift in our focus and what's next for our platform. Read More

Damsel in Distress: I’ve started something and I’m worried I can’t finish it

In the first instalment of our new creative writing advice column, Write Like a Grrrl founder Kerry Ryan gives tips on ignoring the inner critic, feeling the fear and finishing your writing. Read More