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Hitting the word count

Call this article “The art of pretentious, circuitous writing: meaning, metaphors and more for escaping writer’s block.” Or, the subtitle: “Hitting the word count.”


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How to write a restaurant review?

Nowadays, it’s rare to walk into a restaurant just because you’re passing by. Whether it’s a relaxed hangout with friends or a carefully curated date night, many people decide on the restaurant beforehand. Restaurant reviews on platforms such as Google, Yelp, Beli, Resy and more are crucial in guiding one’s choice of dining. 


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How to start reading (and enjoying!) classic literature

Through this very rough and informal guide, I hope to open a new world to you as well, just like how a jabby and witty coffee-addicted English teacher did for me.


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A rookie’s guide to Formula 1

With races all around the world, ever-changing rules and regulations, up-and-coming talents beside returning veterans and more recently a box office hit, F1 is more popular than ever. But for those on the outside, it can seem daunting to get into. Let’s break it down!


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How to visit an art museum

Museums allow you to weave the past with the present: they might correct you or you might take what has been preserved and somehow twist it so it fits into your own life. But that isn’t to say that if you don’t, you’re going to a museum incorrectly.


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