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

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

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

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

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

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

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