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fromIndependent
6 days ago
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Leaving Cert Diary: Walking out of that exam, I felt proud. It reminded me why I want to teach Biology in the future

fromIndependent
6 days ago
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Leaving Cert Diary: Walking out of that exam, I felt proud. It reminded me why I want to teach Biology in the future

fromFast Company
1 day ago

These 7 common email mistakes are making you look unprofessional

Ultimately, we want our communication to reflect who we are, but more importantly, we want people to hear what we are saying...confusing message...damage our reputation and credibility.
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#journalism
fromPoynter
3 days ago
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Poynter creates Roy Peter Clark Chair for Writing and Editing in honor of writing coach - Poynter

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3 days ago
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Poynter creates Roy Peter Clark Chair for Writing and Editing in honor of writing coach - Poynter

fromMedievalists.net
1 day ago

Hildegard of Bingen's Most Cryptic Creation: Her Unknown Language and Unknown Letters - Medievalists.net

Hildegard of Bingen invented her own language and script, known as her Unknown Language and Unknown Letters, which is a word list of 1,011 nouns.
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fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Roger Ebert: June 18, 1942 - April 4, 2013 | Tributes | Roger Ebert

Roger's writing was a celebration of life itself, showing his love for both his birthday and the art of storytelling, reflecting joy and gratitude.
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#writing-tools
fromZDNET
1 week ago
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I've written dozens of novels, and these 3 distraction-free writing apps helped

fromZDNET
1 week ago
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I've written dozens of novels, and these 3 distraction-free writing apps helped

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Horse racing and erotica: How I survived the fickle world of freelance writing

I'm a freelancer with a map of overlapping gigs. My first job? Horse News—a daily roundup of horse racing news I compile into a newsletter.
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#mental-health
fromKqed
2 days ago
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'Wildfire Days' Is a Searing Memoir Driven By Courage - and Masochism

fromKqed
2 days ago
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'Wildfire Days' Is a Searing Memoir Driven By Courage - and Masochism

#creativity
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

When The Simpsons Went to War With Fox

Executive producer James L. Brooks' no-notes policy was critical to The Simpsons' success, allowing creative freedom and unique storytelling.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

When The Simpsons Went to War With Fox

Executive producer James L. Brooks' no-notes policy was critical to The Simpsons' success, allowing creative freedom and unique storytelling.
#medium
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine review a polyphonic portrait of class and trauma in Belfast

Erskine's stories display a capaciousness, a willingness to wander beyond the single epiphanic moment that is the traditional preserve of the short story.
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#contemporary-poets
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fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

She Writes about Tractors and Oil Drilling. She's Also Changing Canadian Poetry | The Walrus

Karen Solie is a prominent Canadian poet with a notable international profile and extensive accolades.
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fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

She Writes about Tractors and Oil Drilling. She's Also Changing Canadian Poetry | The Walrus

Karen Solie is a prominent Canadian poet with a notable international profile and extensive accolades.
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Canonization of James Joyce

Ellmann's biography of James Joyce not only detailed his life through rich narratives but also positioned Joyce as a literary giant, comparable to the likes of Homer.
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fromwww.esquire.com
3 days ago

Taylor Sheridan Says that Cormac McCarthy Was a Yellowstone Fan

I found myself in a situation where I was writing scripts on the weekend to shoot the next week, Sheridan said of writing Yellowstone season 2.
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fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Yiyun Li on Dispelling Innocence and Dissecting Pears

"Maureen, by dressing exquisitely, demands not to be simply written off—that was where the story began for me: attention demanded, and so attention given."
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#literature
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fromtime.com
1 week ago

I Was Undocumented for 21 Years. This Is Why I Tell My Story

Literature provided a refuge and a sense of belonging for the author during their undocumented years in the U.S.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

He changed the rules for all of us who came after': Lee Child remembers Frederick Forsyth

Frederick Forsyth's The Day of the Jackal revolutionized thrillers by prioritizing narrative style and suspense over traditional character development.
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fromtime.com
1 week ago

I Was Undocumented for 21 Years. This Is Why I Tell My Story

Literature provided a refuge and a sense of belonging for the author during their undocumented years in the U.S.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

He changed the rules for all of us who came after': Lee Child remembers Frederick Forsyth

Frederick Forsyth's The Day of the Jackal revolutionized thrillers by prioritizing narrative style and suspense over traditional character development.
fromIndieWire
4 days ago

Rolin Jones Knew 'Interview with the Vampire' Season 2 Nailed It When He Saw Jacob Anderson's Dramatic Transformation

Our timing is always awful and weird. We just keep fucking ourselves left and right.
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#memory
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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

The Genocide in Gaza Isn't Just Attacking Our Bodies, It's Erasing Our Memories

War destroys not only lives but also memories, stripping individuals of the connections that define them.
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fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

The Genocide in Gaza Isn't Just Attacking Our Bodies, It's Erasing Our Memories

War destroys not only lives but also memories, stripping individuals of the connections that define them.
#playwriting
#memoir
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hala Alyan's story of exile, addiction and surrogacy: I had to do something with the fragments'

Hala Alyan's memoir explores the complexities of Palestinian identity, motherhood, and the profound impact of exile in her life.
fromPoynter
1 week ago
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Q&A: Sara Kehaulani Goo's family land was nearly lost. She wrote a book about the fight to save it. - Poynter

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hala Alyan's story of exile, addiction and surrogacy: I had to do something with the fragments'

Hala Alyan's memoir explores the complexities of Palestinian identity, motherhood, and the profound impact of exile in her life.
fromPoynter
1 week ago
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Q&A: Sara Kehaulani Goo's family land was nearly lost. She wrote a book about the fight to save it. - Poynter

#grief
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

After his mother's death, Ocean Vuong wrote his way out of grief

Ocean Vuong's success as a celebrated author doesn't change his humble roots or how his family perceives him.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

After his mother's death, Ocean Vuong wrote his way out of grief

Ocean Vuong's success as a celebrated author doesn't change his humble roots or how his family perceives him.
#theater
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

Want the secret to stunning presentations? Ask Hollywood legend Francis Ford Coppola

Storytelling success relies on impactful beginnings and endings, maximizing audience engagement.
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago
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How the BIC Cristal Ballpoint Pen Became the Most Successful Product in History

The BIC Cristal pen is recognized as one of the most successful products, embodying effective design and accessibility in writing tools.
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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago

Hildegard of Bingen's Unknown Language and Unknown Letters

Hildegard of Bingen fiercely criticized Pope Anastasius IV's leadership, highlighting corruption in the Church and her own miraculous experiences.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Witness

The author's nightmares about execution stem from witnessing it firsthand and reflect deep themes of sin, mercy, and personal guilt.
fromDocumentjournal
1 week ago

The business of being Philippa Snow

Snow's essays reveal her unique ability to connect seemingly unrelated cultural references, shedding light on the complexities of modern entertainment and societal influence.
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Wes Anderson Teams Up with Montblanc for a Limited-Edition Pen Set That Writes Like a Dream | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Schreiberling's design embraces the bold and beautiful, featuring a lacquered green and yellow body and a coral cap that nods to Montblanc's history.
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fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 week ago

Friendship Bracelets and Handwritten Letters Were Highlights of This Moody Fall Wedding - Washingtonian

At their November wedding, handwritten letters played another big part-one for each guest in attendance, doubling as a place card. 'They were so special to write-usually with a beer at Marx Cafe, a glass of tine at Tryst, or a cocktail at The Line,' says Keely.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Stories Joan Didion told before she died: A trip to the writer's intimate archives

Joan Didion's personal journals reveal significant moments in her life, illuminating her complex relationship with public identity and personal introspection.
#poetry
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Hidden secrets in the Bible rewrite story of the Ark of the Covenant

AI analysis reveals multiple authorship in the Bible, challenging traditional views on its origins.
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Rome Streetz / Conductor Williams: Trainspotting

Rome's main strength is his capacity to make acrobatic rapping sound easy. He's a masterful technician in perpetual motion, churning out stanzas that fill every space of a beat with mesmeric precision.
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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Leaving Cert diary: I walked out of English Paper 2 with a grin from ear to ear - the hard work had paid off

Preparing for the Leaving Cert felt like a culmination of years of hard work; I went to bed with a clear mind, anticipating each exam.
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fromMedium
3 years ago

A Self-Editing Checklist for the Exhausted Writer

Tricks for going from first draft to nearly-finished when your mind just wants to be done
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fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago

William Faulkner Resigns From His Post Office Job With a Spectacular Letter (1924)

Famous writers often held dull jobs before achieving success.
William Faulkner found creative inspiration during his time as a postmaster.
Literary careers can thrive despite unremarkable job titles.
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago

Habent sua fata libelli: How the Middle English Dictionary Came to Be - Medievalists.net

Ewald Flügel, a determined scholar, laid the groundwork for the Middle English Dictionary, an invaluable resource that now serves medievalists globally.
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fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Alison Bechdel and the Search for the Beginner's Mind

Bechdel's early days of cartooning were an act of spontaneous creation, beginning with a simple doodle that evolved into the iconic "Dykes to Watch Out For" series.
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fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Johnny Cash Lyrics and Never-Before-Seen Diary Pages To Be Published in New Book

Words cannot come close to expressing our pride to see my dad accorded such a singular privilege, the first musician in history to be included in the Statuary Hall Collection.
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fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Why People Are Divided Over Chris Pratt's Post About His "Parks And Rec" Costar Jonathan Joss's Death

Honestly just using full sentences would have made this sound more sincere even if they weren't close. Minimal effort. Also wth does 'prayers up' even mean.
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fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

Our Favorite Fountain Pen is Just $30

Like everything else old-school and superfluous by modern standards, writing with a fountain pen is a lovely rebuttal to our ugly digital world.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

The Novelist Who Learned to Write Anger-And Its Aftermath

Susan Choi's upcoming novel, Flashlight, showcases her characters confronting anger, reflecting her evolution as a writer since Trust Exercise.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Taking Word Wheel to another two levels | Brief letters

I note that you have changed the achievement levels of your Word Wheel puzzle in the print edition, expanding from three to five.
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fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago

Sin and Creativity in the Middle Ages: New Book Explores Medieval German Devotional Writing - Medievalists.net

The concepts of sin and atonement were central to religious life in the period, serving as powerful incentives for literary experimentation.
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fromeLearning
2 weeks ago

Beginner - eLearning

I was stuck on getting the timing just right on my animations, even while using the Timeline feature.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Amelia Earhart's Reckless Final Flights

Amelia Earhart faced immense pressure and risks during her around-the-world flight, heightened by her husband's publicity-driven ambitions.
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#ngugi-wa-thiongo
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fromwww.ocregister.com
3 weeks ago

Acclaimed author, UC Irvine professor Ngugi wa Thiang'o dies

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's legacy highlights the importance of writing in native languages for cultural identity, despite historical oppression.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was not just a writer, he was a militant

Ngugi wa Thiong'o's legacy inspires deeper engagement with art, activism, and overcoming colonialism.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Kenyan literary giant who fought colonialism, dies at 87

Ngugi wa Thiong'o, renowned Kenyan novelist and critic of colonialism, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of advocating for indigenous languages and literature.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Acclaimed Kenyan writer and dissident, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, dies at 87

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was a critical voice against colonialism and postcolonial society, influencing African literature profoundly.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Advice From a First-Time Novelist | Entrepreneur

"After living in Los Angeles and writing scripts for a decade, I desperately needed to step outside the sterile box of screenwriting and the shackles of the FINAL DRAFT software."
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fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Notepad gets formatting options

The update incorporating text formatting into Notepad marks a significant shift from its identity as a plain text editor, much to the chagrin of some users.
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fromInverse
2 weeks ago

Andor's Writer Reveals Which Star Wars Easter Eggs We Missed

Andor is a Star Wars show that focuses on life under a fascist Empire, emphasizing the cost of rebellion and struggles faced by ordinary individuals.
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fromGSMArena.com
2 weeks ago

Gemini now summarizes Gmail emails automatically and by default

Gemini will start summarizing your emails in Gmail automatically and by default. The summaries will appear at the top of the email content 'for messages where a summary is helpful'.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Tim Dowling: I need to drop everything so I can get back to doing nothing and quickly

It’s hard to imagine how a 20% reduction in rental rates for the month of June could be sufficient cause for anyone to suddenly abandon their present business, be it knee surgery, adoption proceedings, or, in this specific case, Wordle.
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fromVulture
2 weeks ago

How Playwright Branden Jacob-Jenkins Solved 'Purpose''s 'Intermission Problem'

Jacobs-Jenkins emphasized the struggle of opening the second act of his play, highlighting the challenges every artist faces, no matter their level of success.
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fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago

The Copper Guardian: A Medieval Tale of Treasure Hunters and Curses - Medievalists.net

After days of searching, we came across a castle hidden beneath layers of dust, its walls cut from snow-white stone and adorned with dark streaks, revealing secrets long forgotten.
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fromInverse
3 weeks ago

George R.R. Martin Sets Fans Straight On 'Winds Of Winter'

George R. R. Martin reassures fans he's dedicated to finishing The Winds of Winter despite ongoing delays and criticisms.
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fromHubspot
3 weeks ago

Why writing with clarity matters in marketing (+ 9 ways to simplify your message)

Clear writing is essential for effective communication, ensuring audience comprehension and retention.
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