Writer's Block Magazine

It’s The Hard Knock Life

November 2, 2014

The biggest obstacle for me in my hopefully-soon-to-be-finished BA trajectory has been the course “Wetenschapsfilosofie”. Twice. After having done two of its exams in the first exam week, I am once again feeling the anticipating fear and despair in my gut of having to wait for the results and getting to know whether or not…

A Rough Guide to Not-Being An Annoying Tourist in Amsterdam

October 29, 2014

by Tessel Rijneveldshoek, WB Column

There are not many things I hate in this world. Although there may be quite some things I cannot stand, I try to be an emotional pacifist on a daily basis. Unfortunately, people do things that make me lose my inner Ghandi. That doesn’t mean I punch people, but sometimes I really, really want to.…

Writer’s Block #23

October 29, 2014

by Digital Editions, News

It’s here at long last: Writer’s Block #23. Go ahead and feast upon it with your eyeballs. Click here for the online version of Writer’s Block #23. We hope you enjoy it and you are encouraged to send in some work of your own! Writer’s Block is always looking for new pieces of writing, because…

Writer’s Block Happenings: Weeks 44, 45 & 46

October 29, 2014

by Calendar, News, WB Happenings

Writer’s Block Happenings, this time featuring 50% more weeks! Wondering what’s hip and happening in and around Amsterdam? Wonder no more: Talk Writing & Drink Booze! The 6th of November, Writer’s Block is hosting an evening full of alcohol and literature. Get to know the new board and get hold of our latest issue at…

Passionately Curious – Why You Should Never Kiss A Shark

October 26, 2014

by Passionately Curious, Paul Hofma, WB Column

Science is pretty damn awesome. For starters, it’s proven rather good at providing us with all kinds of nifty stuff: like the electronic device you might be reading this on, or the breakfast you had this morning, or the beer you drank way too much of last night. Probably, some of you are screaming at…