The Hyphen by Emma Gannon ✨ a cosy online space for curious readers ✨ from Sunday Times Bestselling author Emma Gannon. Books, work, wellbeing & creativity. "One of Britain’s most prominent Substack writers" — The Times
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Our connection to creativity will become a lifeline
by Emma Gannon on May 31, 2026
An exclusive extract from my new book A Creative Compass: read out loud for the first time to my friend Freya Bromley.
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The anti-hustle book launch
by Emma Gannon on May 28, 2026
Can I promote my next book with no hustle, no stress, no build up?
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#99 A Slow Sunday Scroll ☕️
by Emma Gannon on May 24, 2026
a celebration of helene hanff & london's bloomsbury
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Notes from a spiritual safari
by Emma Gannon on May 13, 2026
there's nothing like wild animals to keep you grounded in the present moment. Here's my postcard all about the unique magic of Londolozi.
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A food memoir about ambition, burnout and ugly feelings
by Emma Gannon on May 13, 2026
In EAT BITTER, Lydia Pang shows us her most vulnerable moments through tales of food | a podcast recording by Emma Gannon + Lydia Pang 🎙️
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How did you find me? 📍
by Emma Gannon on May 11, 2026
because, mostly, I have no idea.
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#98 A Slow Sunday Scroll ☕️
by Emma Gannon on May 10, 2026
gen Z, charing cross road & some good interviews
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Do authors still need gatekeepers?
by Emma Gannon on May 9, 2026
We make more money from self-published books. And why do we romanticise the 'struggling artist'? A recording by Emma Gannon with guest Amy Suto.
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Is there something psychic about writing novels?
by Emma Gannon on May 7, 2026
and a few words of self-promotion.
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"Am I choosing writing over motherhood?"
by Emma Gannon on May 6, 2026
A conversation between Emma Gannon and Alice Vincent.
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My favourite writing boltholes
by Emma Gannon on May 1, 2026
Looking for a solo writing retreat? Here are my faves. Some are in the city, by the coast, and some in the wilderness! Enjoy.
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#97 A Slow Sunday Scroll ☕️
by Emma Gannon on April 26, 2026
a treehouse hotel; creative projects groupchat & a paperback launch
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Is "Famesick" a burnout memoir?
by Emma Gannon on April 15, 2026
I read Lena Dunham's book with some unexpected familiarity.
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I visited a healing farm in South Africa.
by Emma Gannon on April 13, 2026
It felt like visiting a grandmother’s house—if your grandmother were an artist or healer with impeccable taste in interiors.
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What creative project are you working on?
by Emma Gannon on April 13, 2026
would love to hear! and share/encourage what we're all working on
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The honest truth about self-publishing
by Emma Gannon on April 9, 2026
it's not perfect. But does it fill a gap?
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#96 A Slow Sunday Scroll ☕️
by Emma Gannon on April 5, 2026
finding your 'village', book doctors & doing what you want
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My big juicy London guide
by Emma Gannon on March 27, 2026
all the places I love, in one place - want to add yours?
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How I knew I didn't want kids
by Emma Gannon on March 24, 2026
...and I went on NPR to talk about it.
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#95 A Slow Sunday Scroll ☕️
by Emma Gannon on March 22, 2026
from my sick bed






