Author: Donna | Page 3 | Glasgow Women's Library

Here are two more of our wonderful shortlisted entries: She swayed slightly on thin legs that rose from the sand like dune-grass. from THE BLUE HOUR […]

Dragon’s Pen – More Snippets!

By Donna | Published 11th February, 2013

This week our Dragon’s Pen snippets mostly come from the shortlisted poems and short stories. So here’s one of each:

Dragon’s Pen – Snippets from the winning poem and short story

By Donna | Published 7th February, 2013

During October and November 2012, women from all over Scotland submitted short stories and poems on the theme of ‘Moving’ to Glasgow Women’s Library.

Telling lies for fun

By Donna | Published 21st September, 2011

I teach creative writing at the GWL and Helen said to me today, “Donna, can you write a blog post for us about what you do?” Oh dear. Basically, what I can teach anyone about creative writing boils down to just one sentence: You can’t teach anyone creative writing. So, I’m here under false pretences and I’ve been trying to keep that quiet. And now the cat’s out of the bag. I guess now I should just slink off home and never darken the Library’s doors again.