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Inside the UK’s most radical indie publishers
Part Six: OWN IT! — Launched in 2014, OWN IT! is a ‘storytelling lifestyle brand’ that blends traditional publishing with digital innovations and integrated live shows, creating a space where art meets activism.
Written by: Kit Caless
The mysterious power of wild swimming
In the deep — Taking a dip in the UK’s lakes, rivers and seas can have incredible benefits for both your mental and physical health, as writer Nell Frizzell discovered. Here, she spills the details on a life-long love affair.
Written by: Nell Frizzell
Why is our quest for validation online becoming so desperate?
New Romantics — We hear a lot about how social media drives us to share our best selves, writes Emily Reynolds. But that doesn’t account for how quick we can be to share our sorrows, too.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
The myths surrounding Ritalin, the ‘magic smart pill’
Truth and lies — Be it as a prescription for treating ADHD, or its growing popularity as a ‘study drug’, Ritalin is on the rise. We asked writer and community pharmacist Jonny Winship to bust the myths.
Written by: Jonny Winship
How hard is it to be a freelance writer outside of London?
The Great Divide — In The Great Divide, we examine the ever-changing relationship between the North and South of England. Here, Sheffield-based journalist Daniel Dylan Wray shares his experiences as a writer stuck on the outside of the London bubble.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
A brief history of Tories being bad at social media
Digital deficencies — The Conservative Party are not very good at social media. Following Amber Rudd’s recent Partridge-esque Twitter video, we revisit some of our favourite examples of Tories on the internet.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Splitting up and heartbreak in the world of social media
New Romantics — Modern technology promised to make human connection easier than ever. But, as writer and author Emily Reynolds discovered, true intimacy is something that’s fleeting – and impossible to force.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
To be truly inclusive, Pride must solve its identity crisis
From Where I Stand — On both sides of the Atlantic, the LGBTQ+ community is divided about the purpose of Pride celebrations in 2018. Justin Myers (aka The Guyliner) explores why, and offers a solution to the community's widespread discontent.
Written by: Justin Myers
The truth, lies and illusions behind our online lives
New Romantics — In her latest column, journalist and author Emily Reynolds explores the differences between how we market ourselves on social media, and what it can teach us about who we are IRL.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
Is our fear of the online world driving us further apart?
New Romantics — While it was initially seen as a way of bringing us together, the Internet has become a place we approach with caution. In her second New Romantics column, Emily Reynolds explores why this growing wariness might be driving us further apart.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
