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I Want To Perform My Writing
I explore the rich opportunities performing your writing can give you as a writer.
Feb 12
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The Trouble With Memoir
I explore the controversy surrounding the memoir The Salt Path, and explore the challenges and delights of memoir.
Jan 29
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Derbhile Graham
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Why Writing A Play Is Like Writing A Novel
How I'm adapting novel writing skills for the stage.
Jan 22
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Derbhile Graham
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I'm Going To Write Plays
My newsletter is back, and I reveal my new writing direction for 2026.
Jan 15
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Derbhile Graham
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The Joy of Musical Writing
I spill the beans on my jammy job writing about classical music concerts.
Nov 27, 2025
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Derbhile Graham
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Challenges of Schools Writing Residency
I share the delights and the challenges of helping children to write stories
Nov 20, 2025
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Derbhile Graham
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Final SpeakEasy Poetry Event of 2025
Our last SpeakEasy event of 2025 is coming up, featuring poet Patrick Cotter.
Nov 13, 2025
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Derbhile Graham
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Two Tasty Writing Assignments
A couple of interesting professional writing projects – and a Save the Date.
Nov 6, 2025
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Derbhile Graham
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