Founder, Editor and Writer
Emily is a Freelance Journalist and Content Creator. She specialises in Fashion, Travel and Culture Writing as well as Social Media Marketing. Born and bred in Newcastle Upon Tyne, currently she is studying English Literature at the University of Sheffield while being the independent Founder and Editor of Darling. Emily is also a Marketing Assistant for Hype Collective, the Lifestyle Editor of Forge Press and the Marketing Lead for Liberty Belle Magazine. Often between cities from London to Edinburgh, they have a love for travelling that can hopefully shape their post-grad career.
Emily is an aspiring freelance writer and editor who is enthusiastic about social politics, mental health, art, and music. Her experience includes working for several online and print magazines. She is also interested in expanding her knowledge of the field and working with an innovative, exciting company.
Writer
Callum is a music journalist with experience writing for multiple publications. An engineering student at the University of Sheffield, his passion for music has seen him take up Music Editor at Forge Press and write for various blogs. If he’s not at a gig (or has one planned), he’s looking for his next favourite band. Forever in love with Gorillaz.
Writer & Poet
Olive is studying English at Queens University, Belfast. She is an aspiring culture journalist and practising pagan. She also writes poetry and listens to Gengahr.
Susan is a columnist currently working towards an English Degree at the University of North Texas. They have previously been featured in publications such as Tonitruale Zine, Radiate Zine, Inspiration Fine Arts, and the North Texas Daily. In their free time, they can be found journaling, reading, and going on long walks when the weather permits it.
Katie is a Newspaper Reporter at the Northampton Chronicle & Echo. She has achieved a BA qualification in journalism at the University of Sheffield and her NCTJ diploma, as well as having gained experience as the Editor-in-Chief of Liberty Belle Magazine.
Emily has achieved a BA in Multimedia Journalism from MMU. She is an aspiring music journalist and self-proclaimed emo - with her all-time favourite artists being Paramore, All Time Low, Turnover, and Charlie XCX.
Poet and Writer
Lauren is an aspiring writer and poet, studying English Literature and History at the University of
Sheffield. Her favourite poetry collection is ‘feminine gospels’ by Carol Ann Duffy, and in her spare
time, she enjoys reading, socialising and going to the cinema (often followed by posting her opinions
on letterboxd).
Cassandra Bristow is a writer, self-publisher, and curator in Brooklyn. She thrives when working with magazines, reading screenplays, and writing personal essays. She is also the editor, publisher, and distributor of Oral Rinse, a serialized submission-based zine.
Ana is an English major pursuing her bachelor’s degree at Florida Atlantic university. Her passions include reading romance novels, writing poetry, and writing thought-provoking pieces. She also loves learning more about psychology and her dream job is publishing romance novels.
Writer
Abbie is a journalist, poet and English student currently living (and thriving) in Sheffield.
Writer and Poet
Lara is an aspiring writer and poet, with a degree in Drawing and Print from UWE Bristol. Lara has been writing since she studied A-level English Literature. She is interested in sustainability, music, and politics.
Geena is a freelance writer from Newcastle with a love of poetry, rock music, travelling and winged eyeliner. When she's not in the mosh pit of a gig, Geena can be found selling vintage clothes on Depop to fund her vast book addiction. Her ultimate dream is to be a published novelist living in New York City.