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An Encounter With Some Immortals (Well, They Said They Were Immortal)

As a junior reporter, my first-ever assignment was to interview a group of self-professed Immortals. It was their word against mine…

Nov 22, 2024

An Encounter With Some Immortals (Well, They Said They Were Immortal)

Nov 22, 2024

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The day I went horse-riding with angels

It’s like any other riding lesson — only with disembodied entities.

Dec 2, 2024

The day I went horse-riding with angels

Dec 2, 2024

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I Spent 365 Days Celebrating Fake Holidays — And It Changed Me

National Hermit Day, Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, National Cabbage Day… In 2022 I decided to observe a different silly holiday or…

Dec 10, 2024

I Spent 365 Days Celebrating Fake Holidays — And It Changed Me

Dec 10, 2024

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The Day My Dad Met Padre Pio

In 1945, while stationed in Italy, my Dad visited a monk who was drawing crowds with rumours of miracles and stigmata. This is his account.

May 7, 2024

The Day My Dad Met Padre Pio

May 7, 2024

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How To Write A Short Story

10 practical steps for finishing your short story — with examples

Nov 16, 2020

How To Write A Short Story

Nov 16, 2020

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Submitting To Litmags: A Jargon-Buster For New Writers

If you’re just starting out in the ‘subbing’ game, this handy glossary will help you with the lingo.

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Submitting To Litmags: A Jargon-Buster For New Writers

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Thoughts From A Reluctant Networker

Even doing it badly and hating yourself for it is OK — every little helps

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Thoughts From A Reluctant Networker

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Why Do We Hate Comic Sans So Much?

Reviled, misunderstood, obscenely ugly, yet not without its uses. But that’s enough about me.

Jun 6

Why Do We Hate Comic Sans So Much?

Jun 6

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Hear Me Out! Making Peace With AI

AI is not going away, so content writers have to embrace the benefits of generative tools and pick their battles

Jun 5

Hear Me Out! Making Peace With AI

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‘When You’re Naked, No One’s Better Than Anyone Else’

From tentative topless sunbathing while on holiday, naturism has now become a complete way of life for Sue and her partner.

Jun 2

‘When You’re Naked, No One’s Better Than Anyone Else’

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dan brotzel

dan brotzel

Funny-sad author of Thank You For The Days; order at amzn.to/40yOfXr | The Wolf in the Woods, Hotel du Jack, Work in Progress

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