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Published in ILLUMINATION

·19 hours ago

Freelance Writing: 8 Steps to Becoming a Digital Nomad

A step-by-step guide to a location-independent career as an online writer — Starting a career as a digital nomad can be both exciting and intimidating. On one hand, you have the freedom to work from anywhere in the world and create your own schedule. On the other hand, you may not have a stable income, and you need to be self-motivated and…

Digital Nomads

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Freelance Writing: 8 Steps to Becoming a Digital Nomad
Freelance Writing: 8 Steps to Becoming a Digital Nomad
Digital Nomads

9 min read


Published in WAVE 4

·6 days ago

Why Do Feminists Not Shave?

What’s wrong with silky, soft skin? — Feminists don’t shave. They don’t shave their underarms, legs, bikini lines, or faces. After the first time you mention the gender pay gap or refer to the patriarchy in a conversation, you have to burn your razors. As well as your bras. I’m joking, of course. But it is a…

Feminism

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Why Do Feminists Not Shave?
Why Do Feminists Not Shave?
Feminism

5 min read


Published in WAVE 4

·Mar 21

About WAVE 4

Let’s redefine equality! — About WAVE 4 WAVE 4 is a platform dedicated to the fourth feminist wave. We want to promote womxn’s voices and contribute to a new, inclusive feminism. Everyone is welcome to publish (f/m/x), but we don’t accept hate or intolerance. What we like On WAVE 4 you can publish stories about all topics related to activism/equality/feminism/gender/culture/society/health/fiction/relationships…

Feminism

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About WAVE 4
About WAVE 4
Feminism

3 min read


Published in WAVE 4

·Mar 20

Write for WAVE 4

How to become a writer for WAVE 4, a platform dedicated to the fourth wave of feminism — What we publish At WAVE 4, we encourage writers to submit stories on various topics related to activism, equality, feminism, gender, culture, society, health, fiction, and relationships. We accept a diverse range of genres, from critical cultural analysis essays to poems, personal stories, and opinions. We believe that personal experiences are political and…

Feminism

4 min read

Write for WAVE 4
Write for WAVE 4
Feminism

4 min read


Published in The Writing Cooperative

·Mar 18

Psychological Techniques for Enhancing Your Writing

The power of the mind: Four psychological studies that you can use to improve your writing — I studied both psychology and creative writing in college. To some people, this was an unexpected combination. The studies were vastly different. …

Psychology

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Psychological Techniques for Enhancing Your Writing
Psychological Techniques for Enhancing Your Writing
Psychology

5 min read


Published in WAVE 4

·Mar 15

Gilmore Girls and Sex-Positivity

Is Gilmore Girls sex-positive? Why Lorelai is problematic — Gilmore Girls gives us both the best and the worst when it comes to feminism. The show, which first aired in 2000 and centers around the relationship between Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory, is often praised for its strong female characters and its portrayal of a single mother-daughter relationship. …

Feminism

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Gilmore Girls and Sex-Positivity
Gilmore Girls and Sex-Positivity
Feminism

6 min read


Published in WAVE 4

·Mar 14

What Scared Me About The Amber Heard/Johnny Depp Trial

And why I think the anti-Amber Heard crowd is scary — The Johnny Depp/Amber Heard defamation case has been dominating the internet for a while now. Everyone seems to be talking about it. Everyone seems to have an opinion on it. People are even starting petitions. To get Amber Heard fired from all future films, for example. …

Feminism

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What Scared Me About The Amber Heard/Johnny Depp Trial
What Scared Me About The Amber Heard/Johnny Depp Trial
Feminism

5 min read


Published in ILLUMINATION

·Mar 13

5 Tells That Help Recognize a Narcissist on a First Date

How to recognize narcissism early on in a relationship: how does a narcissist behave on a first date? Narcissists are individuals who have a grandiose sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. Every type of relationship with a narcissist can be difficult…

Narcissism

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5 Tells That Help Recognize a Narcissist on a First Date
5 Tells That Help Recognize a Narcissist on a First Date
Narcissism

5 min read


Published in The Writing Cooperative

·Nov 7, 2022

My Weekly Routine as a Beginning Freelance Writer

A typical week in my life as a full-time freelance writer: Income streams, routines, writing gigs, existential crises — I’ve been working as a full-time freelance writer for almost a year now. As I wrote in my story on starting out as a freelance writer without a financial safety net, quitting my day job (in a bookstore) was a scary (and maybe not the wisest) decision I’ve ever made. …

Habits

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My Weekly Routine as a Beginning Freelance Writer
My Weekly Routine as a Beginning Freelance Writer
Habits

6 min read


Published in Better Humans

·Oct 25, 2022

A Simple Exercise for Becoming a More Open-Minded Thinker

Let’s beat confirmation bias and become the open-minded people we’re pretending to be — Now more than ever, open-mindedness is a vital trait to possess. With political radicalization, social media algorithms, and filter bubbles, this digital era isn’t exactly a fruitful time for flexible thinking and open-mindedness. And of course, we all like to think of ourselves as open-minded people — I know I…

Confirmation Bias

6 min read

A Simple Exercise for Becoming a More Open-Minded Thinker
A Simple Exercise for Becoming a More Open-Minded Thinker
Confirmation Bias

6 min read

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Mira Lucas

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Freelance journalist. I like cats, coffee, and equality. Editor at WAVE 4. Join Medium: https://miralucas.medium.com/membership

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