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On Losing Hope and Those Who Lack Empathy

Ever since I can remember, I have had grand plans. I come from an ambitious family, so rising the ladder … More

depression, essay, Hopeless, thoughts, writer, writing community

The Failed Devil’s Dinner Party: Vol.1 — On The Misplacement of Joy

Author’s Note: A few months ago, I painstakingly put together a little chapbook of essays for a very specific project … More

essay, Failure, personal essay

Artists and Symposiums

I have always experienced ageism. I pride myself on my intelligence and knowledge of different subjects, which has been acquired … More

Arts, depression, essay, Failure, Industry, poet, Time, writer, Youth

Books v. Singularity

At the end of every year, many people make lists of their favourite books of the year. This isn’t all … More

books, Consumer Culture, essay, Fiction, Kindness, Opinion Piece, Poetry, Praise, writing community

Memoir: Tales From the Classroom

It all began with my glasses and the two front teeth that jutted out of my mouth. These other tiny … More

essay, Life Writing, Memoir, personal essay, Poetry, writing community

The Cutting Room Floor

It is almost 6 pm, and I am listening to Jay McInerney’s ‘Bright Lights, Big City’ on audiobook. The evenings … More

essay, informative essay, Literary Criticism, literature, Op Ed, Opinion Piece

Hemingway’s Paris: An Entity of Its Own

Hemingway’s ‘A Moveable Feast’ is a novel that was published posthumously. The book was born from a journal found in … More

book review, Commentary, Ernest Hemingway, essay, F Scott Fitzgerald, paris

Discussion of the Day: The Mother’s Paradox

For most of us, the idea that the sole purpose of women was to have children has long since died. … More

anti natalism, essay, paradox, philosophy, writing community

Why I Don’t Rate Books

I am just going to come out and say it. I don’t like, nor do I, rating books. Now, people … More

Book Rating, Book Reviews, essay, Goodreads Culture, Rating Books

Be The Root // Mini Essay About Marketing Yourself

“Don’t be disheartened by rejection. Your work isn’t you.”  This is advice most writers are given after complaining about rejection. … More

business, essay, Fiction, marketing, marketing strategy, Poetry, psychology, short story

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