From a grief cave to a radio show, by way of a fairy-tale veil. open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

I learn a lesson about creative process open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

Have a listen and a scroll through some creative podcasts by Script Yorkshire's Jackie Daly. #writing #plays #poetry #podcast

How I found twenty years of wisdom in One Day open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

By the light of well-sewn promises open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

For #WorldPoetryDay, we are pleased to share two incredibly moving poems penned by two talented WAY members Charlotte and Jackie and a third one written by the son of one of our members, Richard, which was read out at his Mum’s memorial service. widowedandyoung.org.uk/world-poetry-d…

I’m delighted that my poem ‘Edges’ was published last week by the charity Widowed and Young (WAY). open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

Bluebells ring, are you listening? A very short poem about a fleeting spring moment open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

Thrilled to report that I’ve now got 2,000 subscribers for my free twice weekly 101 Exercises for Playwrights. It’s such a pleasure to do it - taking stock of all I’ve learned and figuring out how to pass it on is such a buzz. Thanks to all who’ve joined me.

It's international dance day! Here's my story of how dancing saved me - Finding grace by dancing with grief #InternationalDanceDay open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

My essay is published this week in WAY Forward magazine: ‘Grief’s Fingerprint is Shaped by Love’. WAY Widowed and Young open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

When Grace Makes a Wish - a short story open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

The Bee Kitchen - poem for a heatwave open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

How a garden project grew me... open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

Arts orgs: I received DYCP funding but some of my plans have fallen through for it. The plan is for upskill/upscale of leadership skills/directing with a focus on accessibility. Any venues / orgs needing a funded associate director on their inclusive shows?

Today’s post: a story of swimming with grief and the healing power of salt water. I reflect on Freud's theory of 'grief work' and the newer ‘continuing bonds’ theory, and roam through memories, landscapes and seascapes. open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

Great news! My blog, Creative Seasoning, has been nominated for the Helen Bailey Award by UK charity Widowed and Young. Read more about it here: widowedandyoung.org.uk/news/helen-bai…

How good times struck me like a tuning fork open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

What a dance weekend taught me about living with grief open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…

The robots have come for our jobs. But not in the way I expected. open.substack.com/pub/jackiedaly…