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The Road to Rio: Elite Athletes on the Joys and Hurdles of Olympic Training
Olympians and other elite athletes blog about the joys and challenges of competition at the highest level.
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Many Faces: Highlights from Portrait Photographers
A mix of portraiture, captured by photographers on WordPress.com.
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To the Polls! Four Takes on the US and UK Political Scenes
Recent editors’ picks on the political scenes in the United States and United Kingdom.
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“Have Your Cake and Draw It Too”: Food Illustrators Reflect on Taste and Memory
On drawing food as an art — and an emotional process.
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Blogging Nomads: On Wanderlust and Shared Journeys
Three retired couples blog about their shared journeys and the joy of travel and self-discovery.
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All Hail the Conquering Stick Figure: A Chat with Greek Myth Comix
Laura Jenkinson at Greek Myth Comix chats with us about teaching — and illustrating — the Classics.
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Abandoned, Not Forgotten: A Look at the Haunting Beauty of Modern Ruins
A look at bloggers and photographers who document the disappearing traces of everyday 20th-century life.
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What the $@#%: Two Editors on Blogging About Swearing
At Strong Language, editors Stan Carey and James Harbeck blog about swearing.
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One Sentence, Three Tiny Tales: A Flash Fiction Collection
In this flash fiction collection, we asked three writers to create their own little worlds — with a few caveats. Each story is 300 words or less, and starts with the same opening line.
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“The Club Became Like a Home” — Reflections on Orlando
Bloggers speak out about the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, in June 2016.
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Here, There, Everywhere: Hanny Kusumawati on Travel, Writing, and Indonesia
Indonesian blogger Hanny Kusumawati muses on travel, writing, and photography.
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Doors Are Stories: The Photographic Obsession of Divyakshi Gupta
For traveler Divyakshi Gupta, photographing the doors of India is a favorite pastime.
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Film Factor: A Spotlight on Analog Photography
Before filters and faceswaps, film ruled the day. For these photographers, it still does.
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Going Deep: Spend an Afternoon with These Lengthy Stories
A roundup of some of the best longform storytelling recently published on WordPress.
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From Paris, with Love: An Interview with Illustrator Jessie Kanelos Weiner
Expatriate illustrator Jessie Kanelos Weiner talks about art and life in Paris, France.
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From Trail to Peak: The Outdoor Adventures of Drew Robinson
Outdoor explorer Drew Robinson shares his adventures and trekking resources on his website, Trail to Peak.
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Fantasyland with a Twist: The World of Sarah Goodreau
Illustrator Sarah Goodreau creates playful yet dark art that appeals to all ages.
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Writers and Artists on Creative Habits, Accepting Self-Doubt, and the Rewards of Perseverance
Working writers and artists offer advice on inspiration and perseverance.
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Shakespeare and Me: Bloggers Share Their Passion for the Bard
From webcomics and essays to videos, a collection of some of the web’s most engaging Shakespeare-centric blogs.
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A Busy Mockingbird: The Art of Mica Angela Hendricks
Explore the fantastic world of illustrator Mica Angela Hendricks at Busy Mockingbird.
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Ron Mayhew: Creating Human Connections Through the Lens
A conversation with Ron Mayhew on street photography, composition, and Cuba.
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Perspectives on Motherhood: Change, Love, and Loss
A collection of writing and art on motherhood.
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Celebrating Creative Nonfiction: The Best of Brevity Magazine
A selection of favorite pieces from the editors of Brevity, a magazine of concise literary nonfiction.
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On Math, Teaching, and the Magic of Bad Drawings: A Conversation with Ben Orlin
The math-enthusiast-cum-educator deploys his hilarious, insightful stick figures to talk about his work and his blog.
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One Panel at a Time: Illustrating Mental Illness at Depression Comix
At Depression Comix, artist Clay Jonathan explores life with mental illness.
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