Her Own Words

To celebrate publication of Tools for Surviving a Storm, we discuss nature, writing and women, and chat with author of the collection Nadia Henderson. The post Ep 13: Nature Writing Special appeared first on Dear Damsels.

After a year stuck on pause, we discuss our first theme of 2021, PLAY, and talk about experiencing imposter syndrome as a writer.

After a year stuck on pause, we discuss our first theme of 2021, PLAY, and talk about experiencing imposter syndrome as a writer. The post Ep 12: PLAY + imposter syndrome appeared first on Dear Damsels.

An episode dedicated entirely to food and writing about food – what's not to love? Featuring the voices of our sixteen writers and exclusive readings from What She's Having, this is our favourite (and tastiest) episode of the podcast yet.

An episode dedicated entirely to food and writing about food – what's not to love? Featuring the voices of our sixteen writers and exclusive readings from What She's Having, this is our favourite (and tastiest) episode of the podcast yet. The post Ep 11: What She’s Having – a food writing special appeared first on Dear Damsels.

The end of the year is drawing near and this episode we're talking about our latest theme, SHIFT, as well as looking at the lessons about creativity we can take away from a difficult year.

The end of the year is drawing near and this episode we're talking about our latest theme, SHIFT, as well as looking at the lessons about creativity we can take away from a difficult year. The post Ep 10: SHIFT + creative lessons from 2020 appeared first on Dear Damsels.

What does it mean to be hopeful? This episode we're talking about finding hope and letting it go and sharing some beautiful writing on the subject. We also catch up with author Lucy Cuthew and, to celebrate National Poetry Day, we're talking about the power (and pitfalls) of poetry.

What does it mean to be hopeful? This episode we're talking about finding hope and letting it go and sharing some beautiful writing on the subject. We also catch up with author Lucy Cuthew and, to celebrate National Poetry Day, we're talking about the power (and pitfalls) of poetry. The post Ep 9: HOPE + the power of poetry appeared first on Dear Damsels.

Being apart doesn't mean we have to be alone – catch up on our conversation about CONNECTION, as we share our favourite pieces of writing in response to our summer theme. We're also talking about creativity, feedback and why it's so important to share your work. The post Ep 8: CONNECTION + the importance of feedback appeared first on Dear Damsels.

Being apart doesn't mean we have to be alone – catch up on our conversation about CONNECTION, as we share our favourite pieces of writing in response to our summer theme. We're also talking about creativity, feedback and why it's so important to share your work.

Step into the great outdoors with us as we discuss your words and stories on our latest theme, NATURE. We're also discussing Black voices and racism in publishing and literature, and we welcome digital lit mag clavmag onto the podcast. The post Ep 7: NATURE + Black voices in publishing appeared first on Dear Damsels.

Step into the great outdoors with us as we discuss your words and stories on our latest theme, NATURE. We're also discussing Black voices and racism in publishing and literature, and we welcome digital lit mag clavmag onto the podcast.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into our first theme of 2020, OPEN, talk about new strands of our collective, and the strange situation we all find ourselves in. In the most challenging times, writing, and art, is always there for us, and we discuss some of the things giving us comfort. The post Ep 6: OPEN + Finding Creativity and Comfort in Isolation appeared first on Dear Damsels.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into our first theme of 2020, OPEN, talk about new strands of our collective, and the strange situation we all find ourselves in. In the most challenging times, writing, and art, is always there for us, and we discuss some of the things giving us comfort.

With the year drawing to a close, it’s time to catch up on the final few months of 2019 with Dear Damsels. This episode, we’re discussing our most recent themes (STRANGE, FEAST and CELEBRATION), and talking about the changing landscape of women’s voices in the media. We're also delighted to welcome Jennifer Cerys onto the podcast to tell us all about Lemon […] The post Episode 5: Food Writing, Getting Strange and Women in Print appeared first on Dear Damsels.

With the year drawing to a close, it’s time to catch up on the final few months of 2019 withContinue Reading

Welcome to our female friendship special! Diving into our archive, we'll be discussing some of our favourite pieces of writing exploring the relationships between women, as well as the books, TV and film doing the same thing. Plus, we'll be getting to hear your take on female friendship, in your own words. The post Episode 4: Female Friendship Special appeared first on Dear Damsels.

Welcome to our female friendship special! Diving into our archive, we'll be discussing some of our favourite pieces of writing exploring the relationships between women, as well as the books, TV and film doing the same thing. Plus, we'll be getting to hear your take on female friendship, in your own words.

It's that time again! We're back, and this episode we're catching you up on springtime with Dear Damsels, including our most recent themes (AWAKENING, ESCAPE and BODY), talking about the funny women debate, and other things that have caught our eye as the sun has started to shine. The post Episode 3: Everyday Awakenings, Body Talk and Escaping appeared first on Dear Damsels.

It's that time again! We're back, and this episode we're catching you up on springtime with Dear Damsels, including our most recent themes (AWAKENING, ESCAPE and BODY), talking about the funny women debate, and other things that have caught our eye as the sun has started to shine.

It's the second episode of Her Own Words! We're talking about the first few months of the year, from feeling burnt-out to taking a break, and discussing your words and stories on the fascinating themes of Origins and Promise.

Welcome to the first episode of Her Own Words, in which we discuss the final three themes explored on Dear Damsels in 2018: Comfort, Pride & Together.