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Introducing Nadia Henderson – author of DD’s next collection
Meet Nadia, whose short story collection we'll be publishing at the end of the year as DD’s first one-author publication. 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 weeks 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
5 months ago
Damsel in Distress: I don’t feel good enough as a writer
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
7 months 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
11 months ago
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