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The Creative Wedge

Finding times for creativity in the busy day-to-day.

By Alice Murphy-Pyle

· Launched 4 years ago

Will we see you in Manchester?

Love Stories Etc romance festival is returning for the third year running!

May 17•Alice Murphy-Pyle

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'If I didn’t have to work, I could probably write full-time for five years without needing to have any new ideas...'

Stu Hennigan on releasing his fiction debut Keshed, writing process and writing at night

Feb 8•Alice Murphy-Pyle

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The writer in winter: looking forwards

Firstly, I wanted to say how touched I am at all the messages I have had since my post about grief. I am so glad that I opened up because I have had…

Dec 7, 2025•Alice Murphy-Pyle

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Life and its ending: Grief, care, and small comforts afterwards

TW: Grief. And the everyday things that have been helping

Dec 2, 2025•Alice Murphy-Pyle

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The writer in winter: Looking back and remembrance

Taking in what has happened, plus my tips for writing about the past

Nov 18, 2025•Alice Murphy-Pyle

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It might be time to re-introduce myself

Things have been changing around here...

Nov 8, 2025•Alice Murphy-Pyle

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The writer in winter

Leaning into the dark half of the year

Nov 3, 2025•Alice Murphy-Pyle

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