Stop Hiding Under the Desk
Helen Redfernhelping writers and creatives to stop hiding under their desks and make meaningful work
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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CRUMBS FROM THE WRITING DESK #9
A Writer's Diary | Week Beginning 29th June 2026
Sharing what has been happening behind the scenes of my writing life during the week.
My Orange Tick Disappeared, and I Didn't Even Notice
Gaining my orange bestseller tick was one of the highlights of my writing life. This might sound shallow as it’s ‘just a number’ and we’re told ‘we shouldn’t be guided by metrics’, but to me it represented something significant.
I am a se...
Pull Up a Chair With Edna
Pull Up a Chair With… is a new series I’m starting on Substack. The idea is to interview paid members of the Stop Hiding Under the Desk community to find out more about you and your creative pursuits.
It’s all very well for me to research...
STORIES FROM MY DESK | June 2026: A Monthly Update on Writing, Reading & Watching
My fourth anniversary as a Substack writer happened in June, and I decided to mark the occasion with a shake-up of this newsletter. For the entirety of the four years I’ve spent on this platform, I’ve always been a bit vague about what my S...
JULY'S Virtual Body-Doubling Writing Sessions: Zoom Links Inside
I am taking two weeks off from DeskMates during July to recharge and spend some time with my family.
I am taking two weeks off from DeskMates during July to recharge and spend some time with my family.
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