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Infinite Impulse

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Oct 16

Time is precious

But whose is more important?

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Write A Catalyst

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Oct 14

Self-belief is a vital life skill

And it’s found in surprising places

An old man sitting on a church step with his bag of belongings.

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Infinite Impulse

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Oct 6

The Pub

A tale of parenting teenagers

A cold pint of beer in an overflowing pint glass, viewed from the side against a dark background.

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Write A Catalyst

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Dot Read

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Oct 2

Writers need to look out for each other. Let’s start now.

Three ways you can do it

Hands writing in a notebook on a table, next to a laptop and a cup of coffee.

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Write A Catalyst

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Dot Read

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Sep 19

Em dashes? I love them

Ok?

A woman’s hands typing on a brightly-lit laptop, with a dark background.

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E³ — Entertain Enlighten Empower

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Dot Read

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Sep 11

Pigeon

A life lesson from an unexpected source

Pigeon

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Write A Catalyst

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Sep 9

Business ‘Security’ Questions Are For Everyone’s Benefit

Really?

A young man facing the camera in close-up, his mouth open in a grimace, and with an expression of extreme frustration. He has both hands in his hair, as if trying to tear his hair out.

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E³ — Entertain Enlighten Empower

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Dot Read

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Aug 26

The Promise

At the time, it seemed easy

A sad young man looking down, with his hands on his face.

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The Shortform

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Jul 26

How to Get Smiles In A Foreign Country

It’s not difficult

Attractive dark-haired young guy smiling at the camera.

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Write A Catalyst

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Dot Read

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Jul 19

I Thought Medium Was the Place Where All Writers Supported Each Other

Looks like I was wrong

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Dot Read

Dot Read

Ex-nurse & retired health professional, part-time TEFL teacher. UK native. Interested in human communication. Avid conversationalist. Expert procrastinator.

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