May 26, 2021Member-onlyWhy Medium Can Feel Like A Thankless Task For Full-Time WritersIt’s time to shift your mindset I’ve been feeling some kind of way about Medium the last few months, and this has clearly been reflected in the content (or should I say lack of) I’ve posted since the new year. The truth is, I became really disheartened by the platform…Medium3 min readMedium3 min read
May 6, 2021Member-only5 Pros And Cons To Consider Before Going FreelanceIt’s not all sunshines and rainbows I’ve been freelancing full-time for nearly two years, and it’s been the most liberating and challenging experience of my life so far. …Freelancing4 min readFreelancing4 min read
Published inUncommon World·Mar 3, 2021Member-onlyI Motorbiked Around The North Of Vietnam For Four Days, Here’s How It Went (Part 1)The Sleeper Bus In December 2019 I made the decision to leave the UK and set off to travel the world. …Vietnam4 min readVietnam4 min read
Published inInvisible Illness·Feb 27, 2021Member-onlyHow Sleep Paralysis Affected My Mental HealthA sleep disorder may be considered “low risk” but can be more harmful than you’d think. — When I was a child, I used to have nightmares often. My mum had to take the curtains down in the bedroom because I could see skulls in them, and we visited the doctor because my sleep continued to suffer. …Mental Health5 min readMental Health5 min read
Published inThe Post-Grad Survival Guide·Feb 17, 2021Member-onlyWhy Working in Sales Did Wonders for My Freelance CareerExperience in sales can help you achieve freelance success — Before becoming a full-time freelance writer back in 2019, I spent over three years working in a sales-based job. I was a recruiter. Before you roll your eyes and click “exit story,” — hear me out. …Freelancing5 min readFreelancing5 min read
Published inUncommon World·Feb 15, 2021Member-only5 Things I Learned From Solo TravelAnd why I’m grateful I did it alone In December 2019, I packed my bags and flew to the other side of the world; Australia. However, my solo travel didn’t start until February 2020, and it was truly one of the most enriching and challenging experiences of my life. …Travel5 min readTravel5 min read
Feb 9, 2021Member-onlyOur Identities Are Fragmented Because Of The PandemicThey will come back, one day I’ve been mulling over 2020 in my head for a few weeks now, especially as we are in our third national lockdown here in the UK. This lockdown, however, feels different. …Identity4 min readIdentity4 min read
Feb 7, 2021Member-onlyD’Angelo Perfectly Summarized My Sentiments Towards Irresponsible InfluencersThey don’t care about Covid-19 Three days ago D’Angelo Wallace made a YouTube video which was nothing short of a masterpiece. For those of you who don’t know who D’Angelo Wallace is, he’s a YouTuber who produces thought-provoking content on varying hot topics. Whether it’s general news, influencer circles or…Covid-193 min readCovid-193 min read
Published inUncommon World·Feb 5, 2021Member-only7 Places You Need To Eat In MelbourneBecause the food in Australia is pretty delicious Before the world had to shut down due to Covid-19, I was fortunate enough to travel to Australia, Bali, Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia — and during that time I ate some pretty amazing food. Melbourne was a quirky and backpacker-friendly city, with…Food4 min readFood4 min read
Published inUncommon World·Feb 5, 2021Member-onlySubmission GuidelinesLast updated: January 2021 Welcome to Uncommon World! We can’t wait to see your writing and publish your weird and wonderful stories, but before we do — please follow the below guidelines to make the submission and publication process run smoothly. To submit, please email: uncommonworldmedium@gmail.com Turnaround time We review submissions Monday…Travel2 min readTravel2 min read
