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03 Jun, 2025

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

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

31 May, 2025

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31 May

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You Need More "Wet" Reading In Your Life →

Or, why I ran out and got a Kindle

17 May, 2025

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17 May

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Taking a short medical leave! →

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13 May, 2025

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13 May

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

Giving away my English Degree pt. 2

10 May, 2025

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10 May

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The Best Books Will Disappear Into Your Life →

On trusting your taste

06 May, 2025

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06 May

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

Giving Away My English Degree pt. 1

03 May, 2025

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03 May

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

because time is always on your side

29 Apr, 2025

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29 Apr

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[Celebration] 3 Writing Lessons From 2 Years On Substack →

Celebrating our 20,000 subscribers milestone

26 Apr, 2025

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26 Apr

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

On building self-trust to find the right books

22 Apr, 2025

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22 Apr

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

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

19 Apr, 2025

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19 Apr

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Embrace Superficial Reading →

Because understanding a little is better than none at all

15 Apr, 2025

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15 Apr

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[1-2-Read] A Guide To Rhetoric That Won't Put You To Sleep →

How to Structure a Paragraph, Think in Threes, Play on Opposites, Ask A Question, and Twist a Phrase