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The Clever Quill is a creative space for the insatiably curious. From writing tips to the freelance/entrepreneur lifestyle, quirky mishaps to diverse travelling experiences, buckle in for a little adventure (and a few laughs) with every read.
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How to Manage the Emotional Labour of Writing about Tough Topics
How to Manage the Emotional Labour of Writing about Tough Topics
I’ve made a career around writing pieces that are uncomfortable, emotionally challenging and vulnerable. Here’s how I manage it.
Gillian Sisley
Feb 12
Vulnerability is a Superpower
Vulnerability is a Superpower
Why writing personal essays makes you, yes YOU, a superhero.
Gillian Sisley
Feb 10
What I Learned from Fostering a Vicious Rescue Dog
What I Learned from Fostering a Vicious Rescue Dog
The lessons you only learn if you’ve fostered a dog with massive behavioural issues.
Gillian Sisley
Feb 5
How Much Tough Love is Too Much?
How Much Tough Love is Too Much?
When trying to help a friend, is it really being helpful or is it just enabling?
Gillian Sisley
Jan 27
Travelling the World for 1 Year Takes Obsessive, Meticulous Planning
Travelling the World for 1 Year Takes Obsessive, Meticulous Planning
A plan now 7 years in the making I less than two years away.
Gillian Sisley
Jan 21
When You Coordinate Life Around Other People, Are You Really Living?
When You Coordinate Life Around Other People, Are You Really Living?
For the first time in 3 years, my husband and I don’t have to work around anyone else to create our lifestyle — and it’s long overdue.
Gillian Sisley
Jan 15
Flight Attendant Reveals the Nastiest Places on Planes You Shouldn’t Touch
Flight Attendant Reveals the Nastiest Places on Planes You Shouldn’t Touch
In the times of a pandemic, this is advice we should all be paying attention to.
Gillian Sisley
Oct 16, 2020
This Outspoken Feminist is Also a Nervous, Suburban Neighbour
This Outspoken Feminist is Also a Nervous, Suburban Neighbour
Between deeply seeded societal expectations and my own personal trauma, I’m having an internal conflict with this.
Gillian Sisley
Oct 2, 2020
Being Grateful for My Health Amid Post-Op Complications
Being Grateful for My Health Amid Post-Op Complications
7 weeks of recovery have offered me the gift of insight into just how much I have to be grateful for.
Gillian Sisley
Sep 2, 2020
Your Medium Content Has Been Stolen and Translated Online
Your Medium Content Has Been Stolen and Translated Online
Medium Publications, if you’re tagged listen up — you’re victims of stolen, plagiarised content.
Gillian Sisley
Aug 19, 2020
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