PinnedMember-onlyHow to Avoid Spontaneous Combustion1: Not everyone feels the same way you do about things — we're all different — so don't assume that everyone will have the same priorities as you. 2: If you're bursting for a wee walk in backward to the bathroom. Open your trousers before you even look at the…Lists4 min readLists4 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyHow I made it freelancing(OK, I did go back to a 9–5, but I did make it) I know I have a 9–5 now, but I can honestly look back and say that I had a great few years freelancing. Ghostwriting, blogging, editing, copywriting … I did it all and got paid well too. …Writing Tips5 min readWriting Tips5 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyThe Introvert and the DogThe unexpected outcome of owning a four-legged friend. When I decided to get a dog, Lola, I had many motivations — to have dotey furry little friend, to get more purposeful exercise, and to have something to care for with extra cuddles. …Dogs5 min readDogs5 min read
Jun 28, 2022Member-onlyI’m not really freelancing anymore and it’s making me sadThe Pros and Cons of Returning to a 9–5 After Freelancing After years of freelancing, I have returned to the 9–5 grind. It’s not what I wanted, but it’s recession-proof. I loved freelancing and to be honest, I have never been happier working. Sure, there were awkward clients and you…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Jun 6, 2022Member-onlyI think we need to stop size shaming menStop with the ‘little dick energy’ already. The world is a cruel place when it comes to physical appearances — as women, more than men, should be aware of. …Feminism5 min readFeminism5 min read
Jun 1, 2022Member-onlyI tried to write an entire article with speech-to-textThis is my unedited story (Cue Law & Order music) Today I tried something a bit different — I decided to use speech-to- text to write a small piece about how changing the way you write, or your process can impact on the end product. I have not edited it…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
May 30, 2022Member-onlyNice = nothing newAre you proud of being boring? There is nothing to be gained from claiming to be ‘nice.’ The word ‘nice’ is such a pointless non-descriptive word that you may as well describe yourself as the blandest shade of beige. And, of course, most people who say that they are ‘nice’…Feminism4 min readFeminism4 min read
Mar 23, 2022Member-onlyI’m not rude I swearBut engaging can be draining Again, I haven’t been the best at replying and engaging with comments recently — to be honest, I haven’t been the best at writing regularly either. Life does get in the way sometimes, and if you’ve read any of my other articles, you’ll see that…Feminism3 min readFeminism3 min read
Mar 22, 2022Member-onlyHow women in the UK started to learn about birth control.And how it may have may be about eugenics. Birth Control after WWI In 1918 in Britain, Marie Stopes released Married Love: A Contribution to the Solution of Sex Difficulties which, according to Karen Chow, 'bemoans a silence on sexual matters so profound that even doctors and educated people misrepresented…Feminism4 min readFeminism4 min read
Mar 22, 2022Member-onlyThe ‘are you a dickhead’ quiz?Where do you fall on the scale? Here’s a quiz to see how much of a dick you are. On their own, some of these aren’t that bad but cumulatively I think they make the ultimate asshole. They’re simple yes or no answers and a diagram to explain it for…Quiz4 min readQuiz4 min read