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Cosy Up with our Halloween Movie Picks!
Read more: Cosy Up with our Halloween Movie Picks!In October, there is nothing better than curling up on the couch under a velvety, rusty-orange blanket with a cup of Autumn Storm tea—except, perhaps, doing it while watching your favourite Halloween movie. Here at Writer’s Block, we have been looking forward to this time of year since the start of the academic calendar. Our…
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Be a Part of Our Story: From Pause to Print
Read more: Be a Part of Our Story: From Pause to PrintFor over 15 years, Writer’s Block has been a creative platform for emerging writers, run by UvA students. From humble beginnings in 2007, the magazine has grown into a beloved publication showcasing English-language prose, poetry and essays. But, running the magazine has not been without its difficulties. The impact of the pandemic and other challenges…
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Join the Writer’s Block Board
Read more: Join the Writer’s Block BoardWriter’s Block Magazine is looking for fresh, enthusiastic and creative editorial board members! Do you like writing and editing? Do you have any journalistic aspirations? Then join the Writer’s Block editorial board! What/who is Writer’s Block?Writer’s Block Magazine is a student-run magazine at University of Amsterdam. We have an international readership and contributors from across…
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The Last of Us – Love and Humanity in a Post-Apocalyptic World
Read more: The Last of Us – Love and Humanity in a Post-Apocalyptic World(Source: HBO) Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the events of The Last of Us. The HBO show The Last of Us has been taking the internet by storm, and I admit I’m definitely one of the enjoyers. After being hesitant to watch it because of my inability to enjoy horror and general distaste…
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Why do we Enjoy Crime Fiction?
Read more: Why do we Enjoy Crime Fiction?I have to admit that I’ve never really liked crime fiction or detective movies or TV shows. The primary reason for that is that I get scared extremely easily. I have never watched a horror movie in my life and I’m pretty sure I would still get jumpscared while watching Coraline. My parents would often…
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