by Jamie Miles | Jul 25, 2021 | Stories & Essays
The butterfly’s first mistake was visiting my balcony. His wings were the colour of optimism, and he’d popped by after spotting the greenery growing in my plant pots. He would flutter and land, flutter and land, acknowledging each plant with a quick perch like a...
by Jamie Miles | Jul 4, 2021 | Stories & Essays
My parent’s garden is unlike the others in the neighbourhood. If one of the satellites falling through space were to cast its camera over the part of England where I grew up, it would see a sprawl of suburban houses. With each passing day, the satellite would uncover...
by Jamie Miles | Jul 1, 2021 | Useful Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: When reading heavy academic texts at university, I find myself getting lost trying to follow the author’s argument. Any tips on how to be found? – Alan, UK Read more efficiently and understand more of what you’re...
by Jamie Miles | Jun 16, 2021 | Useful Guides
This is part five in our note-taking series. At a glance Based on the reader questions: When reading, I move as slow as a snail. I’m paranoid that I’ll miss something important, so I take a lot of (often unnecessary) notes. Do you have a way I can be more...
by Jamie Miles | May 19, 2021 | Useful Guides
At a glance Based on the reader questions: Whenever I try to sleep, my mind decides to start solving problems and listing all the things I have to do tomorrow. When I wake up, all that energy is gone and I struggle to get started. Any advice? – Alicia, Spain With a...
