Robin Waldun

Jun 10

When Did Reading Become a Chore?

Six Moments That Changed How We See English Literature

Jun 10, 2025

10 min read

Jun 07

The Curse of Knowledge

Why Intelligent People Make Unintelligible Teachers

Jun 7, 2025

3 min read

Jun 03

[1-2-Read] Who's Afraid of "Criticism"?

Giving away my English Degree pt. 3 - Demystifying Literary Criticism

Jun 3, 2025

8 min read

May 31

You Need More "Wet" Reading In Your Life

Or, why I ran out and got a Kindle

May 31, 2025

5 min read

May 17

Taking a short medical leave!

But we'll be right back next Friday

May 17, 2025

3 min read

May 13

[1-2-Read] What Makes A Poem Sound Like A Poem?

Giving away my English Degree pt. 2

May 13, 2025

9 min read

May 10

The Best Books Will Disappear Into Your Life

On trusting your taste

May 10, 2025

3 min read

May 06

[1-2-Read] How To Become A Demanding Reader pt. 1 - Making Distinctions

Giving Away My English Degree pt. 1

May 6, 2025

9 min read

May 03

Re-reading is ok, even if it takes you years

because time is always on your side

May 3, 2025

2 min read

Apr 29

[Celebration] 3 Writing Lessons From 2 Years On Substack

Celebrating our 20,000 subscribers milestone

Apr 29, 2025

7 min read

Apr 26

Don't Compare What You’re Reading To What People Are Recommending

On building self-trust to find the right books

Apr 26, 2025

3 min read

Apr 22

[1-2-Read] Stop Wasting Money On Books You Won't Read

Learn how to skim a book before you buy it (non-fiction)

Apr 22, 2025

8 min read