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Getting Unstuck with Ramona Ausubel
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Getting Unstuck with Ramona Ausubel

Ramona Ausubel's new book, 'Unstuck: 101 Doorways Leading From the Blank Page to the Last Page,' serves as a guide for writers navigating their creative processes. In a recent podcast interview, she discussed the…

5/26/2026 · 7 min read · 51 views
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Librarians on Horseback

The Pack Horse Library Project was initiated in 1935 to provide reading materials to Kentucky residents lacking access…

6/3/2026 · 1 min read · 46 views
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This Literary AI Scandal Changes Everything

A recent scandal has emerged involving authors of the Commonwealth Story Prize accused of using AI to generate their…

5/27/2026 · 2 min read · 51 views
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Love Language

The article discusses the significance of Esperanto, a constructed language with a dedicated speaking population. It…

5/27/2026 · 2 min read · 50 views
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Grate Expectations: The Troubled Quest for Tasty Vegan Cheese

The quest for a viable vegan cheese alternative continues to challenge food scientists due to the unique properties of…

5/27/2026 · 2 min read · 43 views
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Comparisons as Predictable as the Sunrise

The Pudding has analyzed 200,000 similes from popular fiction, highlighting their prevalence in literature. The…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 37 views
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I Spent a Week Recording Myself Doing Chores for Money. Who’s the Robot Now?

Reece Rogers documented a week of performing household chores while recording from an iPhone strapped to his forehead.…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 38 views
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Building an AI Data Center in Pine Island, Minnesota

Pine Island, Minnesota, will soon host a Google-owned data center that will consume more energy than the entire town.…

5/26/2026 · 2 min read · 35 views
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Is Yoko Ono the Most Radical Artist of the Trump Era?

The article explores the resurgence of interest in female performance artists like Yoko Ono and Ana Mendieta, whose…

5/25/2026 · 1 min read · 46 views
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The Man Who Reads Books For a Living (One Every Two Days)

Clarke Speicher is a professional reader who must read a novel every two days and prepare a detailed memo for…

5/25/2026 · 2 min read · 30 views
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The Wrong Stalker

Shawn Stewart was arrested for allegedly stalking his drug counselor, who claimed to fear for her life. Despite her…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 49 views
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

This article highlights the top five longreads of the week, covering a variety of topics. The selections include…

5/22/2026 · 1 min read · 47 views
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I’m a Normie. Can Normies Really Vibe Code?

Chris Colin, a non-coder, explores the concept of 'sludge' in customer service experiences and attempts to create an…

5/20/2026 · 2 min read · 46 views
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Are We There Yet?

James Wade and his family embark on chaotic yet joyful road trips across Texas, filled with exploration and adventure.…

5/20/2026 · 2 min read · 38 views
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The Prehistory of A.I. Slop

The article discusses the early attempts at using artificial intelligence to generate creative writing, particularly…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 26 views
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Traversing the Mahjong Multiverse

Mahjong is gaining popularity in the US, with luxury sets and media representations emerging. Nicole Wong highlights…

5/19/2026 · 2 min read · 37 views
“Aren’t the Organs a Silver Lining?”
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“Aren’t the Organs a Silver Lining?”

Arizona O’Neill's graphic novel, Opioids & Organs, explores the complex emotions surrounding organ donation after her…

5/19/2026 · 2 min read · 51 views

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