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Seating Arrangements – from Let Me Know When You’re Home: Stories of Female Friendship
Read a short story by Sara Sherwood, following old friends at a dinner party. and originally published in Let Me Know When You're Home. Read More
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Damsel in Distress: I don’t know how to create a story
By Kerry Ryan
'There are no original stories and only a finite number of plots.' In her final column, our creative writing agony aunt Kerry Ryan gives advice for when you can't seem to find a storyline. Read More
2 years ago
Damsel in Distress: Am I too old or inexperienced to be a writer?
By Kerry Ryan
'But what’s stopping you is not knowledge, it’s fear.' Kerry Ryan is back talking about why it's never too late to follow your passions. Read More
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
Words to Revive You
"You know that weird feeling in your throat that you get just before you really, properly cry?" Olivia Sleet provides some advice for how to pull yourself back from the brink of tears. Read More
6 years ago
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