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The final letter
Ten years ago, we started up a platform to provide a space for women to share their writing. Today, we’re announcing our Dear Damsels chapter has come to an end. Read More
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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
4 years ago
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
5 years ago
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
5 years ago
DD Blog: Launching a new creative advice column with Kerry Ryan, founder of Write Like a Grrrl
Struggling with motivation, stuck in a plot hole or can’t quite work out a character? We’re excited to announce that Dear Damsels is launching a creative writing advice column with Write Like a Grrrl founder Kerry Ryan. Read More
5 years ago
DD Blog: Interview with Lucy Cuthew, author of Blood Moon
Nothing pleases us more than when a DD writer goes on to have their writing published elsewhere – so we were delighted to speak to Lucy Cuthew, debut author of Blood Moon, about writing, poetry and being published. Read More
5 years ago
Ep 8: CONNECTION + the importance of feedback
Being apart doesn't mean we have to be alone – catch up on our conversation about CONNECTION, as we share our favourite pieces of writing in response to our summer theme. We're also talking about creativity, feedback and why it's so important to share your work. Read More
5 years ago
Ep 7: NATURE + Black voices in publishing
Step into the great outdoors with us as we discuss your words and stories on our latest theme, NATURE. We're also discussing Black voices and racism in publishing and literature, and we welcome digital lit mag clavmag onto the podcast. Read More
5 years ago
DD Blog: Food stories to fill you up
We know that whole stories are made across a table. We've featured some of our favourite food writing from across the internet to inspire you ahead of our next publication. Read More
5 years ago
Ep 6: OPEN + Finding Creativity and Comfort in Isolation
In this episode, we take a deep dive into our first theme of 2020, OPEN, talk about new strands of our collective, and the strange situation we all find ourselves in. In the most challenging times, writing, and art, is always there for us, and we discuss some of the things giving us comfort. Read More
5 years ago
DD Blog: A Dear Damsels Patreon Q&A
We love what we do and want to grow as a platform while continuing to improve on what we currently offer. But to do this, we need the help of our wonderful collective. Read More
5 years ago