A review of Kate Bolick’s “Spinster”
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A review of Kate Bolick’s “Spinster”

Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. Clicking through for additional information or to make a purchase may result in a small commission. I’m married. Yet after reading Kate Bolick’s book I proudly call myself ‘Spinster’ in all its glory. Glory might seem like a strong word for a term that is often associated with … Continue reading

What do editors and proofreaders really do?: A letter to Zoella
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What do editors and proofreaders really do?: A letter to Zoella

If you follow news about books and writing you have probably seen article after article about Zoella and her book Girl Online. You have probably seen attacks against the work for its ghostwriting elements and also defenses of the book stating that Zoella used editors and proofreaders like any other writer would. I’ve never followed … Continue reading

Writing Tips
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Writing Tips

Writing is never easy. And there is no easy way out: it requires planning, a lot of time, and even more will power. Whether you write for school assignments, your job, or for fun, the struggles are universal. Motivation is the biggest issue for most writers, myself included. I look at the task at hand … Continue reading

A Walk to Clear My Head
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A Walk to Clear My Head

I’ve been editing and re-working some writing now for the past few months. All words have lost meaning, so I decided to go for a walk. It was extremely refreshing. Here is what I came across on my walk in my new hometown in Switzerland. What do you do to clear your head? As always, … Continue reading