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Writing Tips from So Long As You Write
Did you make a resolution to write more this year? So Long As You Write, edited by Kerry Ryan, is brimming with inspiration and tips on putting pen to paper. We share some of her advice. Read More
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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
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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
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Formative Acts
Francesca Gilbert's short story dips in and out of one girl's seemingly insignificant moments. Read More
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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
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Yes, I am.
An image is pulled into focus in Briony Appleton's poem – a vivid portrait committed to memory. Read More
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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
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Is it time to settle down yet?
How does your location impact who you are? Sophie Jackson wonders if choosing where to place your roots also means choosing who you are destined to be. Read More
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