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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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What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Wonder
In Elaine Dillon's short story, her main character unlearns a childhood of fear – one stroke at a time. Read More
7 years ago
Finding the words
"My promise to you is that I will not be your daughter in silence." Amy Beecham's poem captures how she feels about growing up with same sex parents. Read More
7 years ago
Aim for a Sigh
A mother's determination, and a champagne cork. These two central images are at the heart of Damhnait Monoghan's flash fiction. Read More
7 years ago
Formative Acts
Francesca Gilbert's short story dips in and out of one girl's seemingly insignificant moments. Read More
7 years ago
Three Hundred and Ninety-Eight Point Two Miles
Samantha Blaney muses on family, identity and all the many ways that we keep connected, in this beautiful essay – our final piece for the theme. Read More
7 years ago
Yes, I am.
An image is pulled into focus in Briony Appleton's poem – a vivid portrait committed to memory. Read More
7 years ago
The Pilot’s Daughter
Distance weighs down Federica Silvi's flash fiction – whether it's a sky away or a heavy silence. Discover the story of the pilot's daughter. Read More
7 years ago