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Dear Damsels is Changing
Dear Damsels, Today, we’re announcing a transition for DD. We’ve been running this platform for nearly a decade (if you can believe it!) and in… Read More
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The New Year’s Letter | PLAY
Submissions for this theme are now closed. After a year stuck on pause, our next theme is all about pressing PLAY. Send us your words by 24th Jan. Read More
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
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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
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
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