PublishED on Fresh Air - February 14th at 15:00


PublishED will be on FreshAir.org.uk, Edinburgh’s student radio station!

Tune in on Wednesday February 14th at 15:00 - 17:00 to catch us on the Arts Team HUB Show!

Kirsten, our drama editor and treasurer, will be having a chat about current open submissions, the (R)evolution issue and launch, and our Page Turners reading club hosting an LGBT+ reading list this month.

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