We have reached the last 24 hours of the Resilience of Being Kickstarter and I'm not giving up yet! If you have had your eye on this project or been saying to yourself that you would get 'round to donating - NOW is the time to do it! You can visit the Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/2wjGIzw… Continue reading
Tag: self esteem
Sneak Peek: #5
The final sneak peek is an excerpt from Eva Tutchell's In Praise of Duffle Coats, a story that takes us through how an incredible opportunity in 1960 allowed Eva to finally enjoy underwear shopping. Want to read more? Head over to the Kickstarter to get yourself a copy of the anthology: http://kck.st/2wjGIzw
Sneak Peek: #4
Today's snippet is Ted Burr's exploration of his body image while navigating the gay community, and how this inspired him to use his experiences to help others. Want to read more? Head over to the Kickstarter to get yourself a copy of the anthology: http://kck.st/2wjGIzw
Sneak Peek: #3
For the third sneak peek we have an insight into how life as a performer can influence your experience with body image, as Esmè Smithson opens up about how she found a balance that works for her. Want to read more? Head over to the Kickstarter to get yourself a copy of the anthology: http://kck.st/2wjGIzw
Sneak Peek: #2
The second snippet to be shared from the Resilience of Being anthology! Madelaine Taylor shares her honest experience with getting to know a body she didn't realise she had been hiding. Want to read more? Head over to the Kickstarter to get yourself a copy of the anthology: http://kck.st/2wjGIzw
Sneak Peek: #1
With just a week to go on the Kickstarter, I wanted to count it down with a few snippets of some of the lovely words I have been gifted for this project. Below is a quote from Amanda Elliott's To All the Internet Fatties I've Loved Before. Want to read more? Head over to the… Continue reading Sneak Peek: #1
Visit the Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/2wjGIzw While we've still been catching up to the fact that we hit the £500 goal (seriously - thank you - again), more donations have been coming in meaning we're currently topped up to £699!! It's the perfect time to give everyone another few reasons to contribute, for people to get the most… Continue reading
It's LIVE!! Today I have activated my Kickstarter funding project for my anthology, The Resilience of Being. We're needing £500 in the next 45 days to be able to launch this project - of course, any more would be incredible! If you can't donate, please do share so we can reach as many people as… Continue reading
As I’ve been organising this project, I have been keen to make sure the contributors and readers are the main focus. I knew body image was a topic that affected me and I knew that reading the submissions could relate to my experiences; but I don’t think I considered just how easily I could be… Continue reading
Submissions for the print anthology are no longer open. But this doesn't mean your story can't still be heard! If you still want to submit a piece, please contact resilienceofbeing@gmail.com If accepted, your piece will be published online on resilienceofbeing.co.uk This post is just a small thank you to all those who have submitted to the anthology.… Continue reading
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