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The Clever Quill

The Clever Quill is a Gillian Sisley-owned publication. From quirky mishaps to navigating tricky life experiences, pop in for some easy-read entertainment (and a few laughs) with every article.

From Writing on Medium Full-time to Working at Meta

From Writing on Medium Full-time to Working at Meta

My journey to filling the creative writing gap in AI development, and how you can do it too.

May 10

A Bittersweet Goodbye to a Lifelong Dream

A Bittersweet Goodbye to a Lifelong Dream

The conclusion of my year traveling and living abroad.

Aug 12, 2023

Austria: Café Culture and Crisp, Fresh Pastries

Austria: Café Culture and Crisp, Fresh Pastries

10 months of travel. 13 countries. 44 planes and trains.

Aug 5, 2023

Switzerland: Sweeping Valleys and Snow-Capped Mountains

Switzerland: Sweeping Valleys and Snow-Capped Mountains

April 24 — May 21, 2023

Jul 29, 2023

Japan: Cherry Blossom Trees and a Warm Spring Breeze

Japan: Cherry Blossom Trees and a Warm Spring Breeze

March 27 — April 23, 2023

Jul 22, 2023

South Korea: Following Korea’s Cultural Wave of World Domination

South Korea: Following Korea’s Cultural Wave of World Domination

March 1–27, 2023

Jul 15, 2023

Bali, Indonesia: An Ancient and Enchanting World of Wonder

Bali, Indonesia: An Ancient and Enchanting World of Wonder

February 5–28, 2023

Jul 7, 2023

Spain: Wine, Sunshine & Paella

Spain: Wine, Sunshine & Paella

December 28, 2022 — February 3, 2023

Jun 30, 2023

The Surreal Views of Madeira Portugal

The Surreal Views of Madeira Portugal

December 2–28, 2022

Jun 23, 2023

Mother worried about ill son refuses to let elderly woman have 17-year-old’s seat on the bus…

Mother worried about ill son refuses to let elderly woman have 17-year-old’s seat on the bus…

A mother who was accompanying her son to his weekly therapy session refused to give up his seat to an old lady. She’s written on Reddit…

Feb 21, 2023

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