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The Real Reason People Stopped Reading Books
What if the problem wasn’t attention, but obligation?
Dec 31, 2025
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Underfunding Schools Forces Society To Pay The Price
We often talk about literacy like it’s a skill people fail to pick up. But a lot of the time, it’s something that was rationed.
Dec 24, 2025
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Life Is Too Short To Read Boring Books
The fastest way to lose your passion for reading is to treat it like a chore.
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If You're Trying To Grow On Substack, Don't Make The Same Mistakes As Me
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What Nobody Told Me About Writing On Substack
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The Biggest Problem On Substack Isn't The Algorithm
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Why So Many Talented Writers Never Succeed
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Should You Write On Substack Or Medium In 2025?
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The Lie About Writing That's Keeping You Miserable
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We Need To Talk About The Literacy Crisis
Politicians are cutting library funding, kids are falling behind, and local communities are the paying the price.
Dec 10, 2025
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Defunding Libraries Weakens Every Household In The Community
Access to knowledge shouldn’t depend on your income.
Dec 3, 2025
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Why 95% Of Writers Never Grow An Audience
They beg for attention without offering anything in return.
Nov 26, 2025
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The Most Overlooked Skill In Writing
Most writers think they need bigger ideas, but the real magic is in noticing what other people don't.
Nov 19, 2025
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This Is What Happens When We Stop Funding Libraries
Every time a library closes, a piece of our humanity goes with it.
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