Unread (2024)

20/09/2021

“Food was my comfort; food was my enemy. I lived in a vicious hodgepodge cycle with food and eating. Perfection, then permission, structure, then rebellion, and on and on it went.

There are two types of people in the world. People who have a functional relationship with food, who use it for nourishment and sometimes enjoyment, but never dwell upon it beyond what it is – a basic human need. And then, there are those people who have a dysfunctional relationship with food – those who think about it non-stop, obsess over which kind is “good” or “bad,” how much of it to eat or use it as a drug, etc.

I am of the second group, brainwashed by a diet culture infatuated society. My story begins at the tender age of 10 years old, when I learned about dieting and the importance of “being thin” from observing a family member who was obsessed with her weight. That toxic seed, planted at such a vulnerable and impressionable time in my life, grew into an overwhelming field of weeds that I would spend the rest of my life trying to wade through.

As I write this, I think of myself, not very long ago, so desperate to find the secret sauce to being thin. Like so many, I operated under the premise that the formula for happiness began with getting in physical shape (i.e. losing weight)”

Read Business Mindset Coach|Writer]’s honest and open account now - LINK IN BIO 📱

At Unread, we champion self love, self care and caring for your mind and body, which is one of the reasons why Business Mindset Coach|Writer] inspires us! 👌🏼💓

Through her journey of recovery from disordered eating and lifelong perfectionism, Business Mindset Coach, Susie has found her voice in advocating for women’s mental, emotional, and physical health. We are completely inspired by her passion for starting real conversations to help others who may be going through similar struggles! ✨👏🏻

https://bit.ly/2SFu5ae

05/07/2021

Meet the talented Charly Clements! A greeting card designer and freelance illustrator from the UK, known for her unique style, quirky illustrations and brilliant puns! ☀️

A few years ago, she decided to sell all her belongings and travel around the world armed with only an iPad Pro. Since then, she’s been lucky enough to live in so many amazing places, while being able to work on some of her dream projects 🌍

Charly’s top three tips for creatives:
💛 Stop comparing yourself to others
💛 Set yourself passion projects to get yourself noticed
💛 Enjoy the process

Read her colourful interview now, link is in our bio ✨

01/07/2021

Are you considering traditional publishing? 👀

shares her journey going from manuscript to the finished bound book, with the support of a publisher! 📚

“I started writing stories when I was about 12, but at that age publishing didn’t even enter my wildest dreams – and that’s saying something because my dreams were pretty wild. I continued to write all through secondary school. At first it was mostly scraps of ideas that I tried to force together, then when I realised how bad it was I’d scrap it. However, one vision kept flitting in and out of my attention, but I never gave life to it and was unable to put it into words. Until characters grew and then the idea started to solidify, I realised then all of my previous attempts failed because I had been missing characters that were true to me.

It took a lot of encouraging and even more scolding from my friends to realise I had the wrong attitude all along. I didn’t start writing in the first place to get published – that was secondary. I write because I love it and it is my lifeline. Writing is therapeutic for me - the only thing that grounds me in a harsh world and a chaotic mind. I went back to that attitude and started on my second novel, determined to develop my writing. Maybe that was the magic trick because once I enjoyed writing again, and I wrote for the right reasons, I finally got some interest. I was contacted by three different publishers. I chose one, a contract was made, and then editing began once again!”

Read ’s full experience in ISSUE 17 - LINK is in our bio: https://bit.ly/2vYOIFS ✨

01/07/2021

Are you considering traditional publishing? 👀

shares her journey going from manuscript to the finished bound book, with the support of a publisher! 📚

“I started writing stories when I was about 12, but at that age publishing didn’t even enter my wildest dreams – and that’s saying something because my dreams were pretty wild. I continued to write all through secondary school. At first it was mostly scraps of ideas that I tried to force together, then when I realised how bad it was I’d scrap it. However, one vision kept flitting in and out of my attention, but I never gave life to it and was unable to put it into words. Until characters grew and then the idea started to solidify, I realised then all of my previous attempts failed because I had been missing characters that were true to me.

It took a lot of encouraging and even more scolding from my friends to realise I had the wrong attitude all along. I didn’t start writing in the first place to get published – that was secondary. I write because I love it and it is my lifeline. Writing is therapeutic for me - the only thing that grounds me in a harsh world and a chaotic mind. I went back to that attitude and started on my second novel, determined to develop my writing. Maybe that was the magic trick because once I enjoyed writing again, and I wrote for the right reasons, I finally got some interest. I was contacted by three different publishers. I chose one, a contract was made, and then editing began once again!”

Read ’s full experience in ISSUE 17 - LINK is in our bio: https://bit.ly/2vYOIFS ✨📚

26/05/2021

Not everything goes to plan.

Sometimes, things fall into place right away and you feel that joy, that warm feeling of achievement. And other times, even though you give it your all, the outcome isn’t what you expected. Or hoped for. It feels as though the patience, the efforts, the sacrifices were all in vain.

But, they are not.

Whichever way your plans go - it is okay.

Do you know why?

Because no matter what happens, no matter how demotivated you feel, something else is present. Something you might not even notice.

It is hope.

‘I might as well try’
‘Let’s see how it goes’
‘It might not work, but worth a short’
‘I plan to…’

Hope. It is the greatest tool we have. One that is never lost, even when it feels like it is.

Even when it seems as though everything around you is crumbling, hope remains and it is everywhere.

In the peace where there was once disharmony.
In the smiles of people who felt pain.
In the words and the brush strokes that flow after a solid creative block.
In the warmth of the sun that rises each day and shines after a week of rain - reminding you that you can too.

Always.

Dear friends, hold onto that hope within you, with both hands, as faint as it may be.

Hoping, in spite of pain, loss and difficulty, is a lifelong journey; one that will not be easy, but will definitely be worth it. Because, once you choose to hope, you will never be defeated again 💛

25/05/2021

The Unread family has been moved by the tragic events occurring in Palest!n3.

We condemn all violence.

We condemn the loss of innocent lives in Palestin3.

And as we helplessly look on, aware that as we comfortably sit in our safe homes, Palest!nians no longer have a place to call home.

As we hold our dear ones close, people in Palestin3 are losing their own.

We feel this overwhelming urge to do something, even if little in our own capacity. So, as writers and creatives, we are choosing to use our most powerful weapon yet - our pen.

We choose to stand up and make the voices of those innocent people heard, so that maybe they reach those in a position of power.

Because we cannot let history repeat itself.

Too many times in the history of humanity have the majority chosen to remain silent in the face of injustice, but we refuse to make the same mistake again.

We cannot and will not accept that:
• Small children are bombed in the safety of their own homes;
• Civilians are losing their lives because of political disputes;
• Basic human rights are being denied to all.

We stand united. We stand for peace.

09/05/2021

Happy Weekend! 😃

We have a question: How do you relax? 👀 What helps you feel great after a long stressful day? 🌿

There are times when the difficulties of life get to us. It happens to all of us. Times when there is so much on our plate that the resulting stress eventually takes a toll on our mind and body. Though, at times, stress can be a propelling factor in making us take action… most of the time it can be toxic, keeping us stuck in a cycle of worry, panic and anxiety 😞

To relax is to calm the mind and body! To allow your mind to quieten down, become lighter and more peaceful. When your mind is relaxed, your body will also respond by releasing all that tension 🌻

shared some useful tips on detoxing that mind and body of stress!🤍

🙌🏻 SET AN INTENTION FOR THE DAY: Once you have chosen your intention, write it on a piece of paper or a sticky note and put it somewhere that you can see it. Even if your day is not going as planned, you have this intention to guide you where possible.

⏰ MAKE TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF: We need to pause for a minute. Give ourselves a moment to breath and to focus on just our self – some genuine me-time. Try to put all electronics away, and unwind (with music even). Maybe light a candle, read an inspirational book, draw, paint, colour, doodle – do whatever calms you or makes you feel good. Tell yourself you deserve self-love and you deserve to treat yourself.

📱 RECONSTRUCT YOUR DIGITAL LIEF: Follow things that will benefit you, provide you motivation and contribute to a positive outlook on life. The digital life is at your fingertips, so take control of what you want to see and simply just unfollow.

🖊 WRITE, WRITE & WRITE: To ease your way into writing start with a list. When you feel stressed, you may be having overwhelming thoughts bouncing in your mind. To calm down, make a list of all the thoughts in your head. This will help you make sense of them and process your feelings. Remember when you are writing, nothing is wrong and there is no standard you have to reach: just write.

’s article can be found in ISSUE 17 - link is in our bio 🌻 https://bit.ly/2zczJdh

20/04/2021

Oh it’s been a minute!

This past year has been an absolute whirlwind, for the world, for you and for us.

Like you, our team has been processing and adjusting to this new way of life. It’s been a journey for sure; we’ve experienced loss and celebrated beautiful gains all at the same time.

It’s been a time of reflection and growth, but also a time of making space to do absolutely nothing, because that’s just where the world is at right now - space is needed and we get that. We feel that.

Because as you can probably see, we’ve been on a bit of a break too.

It was needed.

For Unread and it’s valuable team of volunteers.

Navigating life in a pandemic is not easy and it felt right to take a beat to give our volunteers the time and space to make this new world work.

As a team, we took that time, not only to refresh our minds, but refine Unread’s direction. And after some time away, we’re ready to take it to the next level.

It’s relaunch time.

Soon.
We’re almost ready to be back.
Almost. And cannot wait to share.

Just know, Unread’s vision remains.

Thanks to you, our marvellous creative community, Unread has grown since it’s conception. We promise to continue bringing you colourful content that inspires, informs and reenergises.

We are tapping into the creative buckets and trends relevant to you - sharing exactly what you’re looking for to refine that creative skill, maybe even take it further.

We are collaborating with inspiring creative humans that are making magic and will bring to you their stories, their advice and their experiences to support you through your creative journey.

We will continue providing emerging creatives the space to showcase their talent.

We create to inspire 💡

If you’re interested in creating with us (writing / designing) OR being featured on our platform, drop us a DM! We’d love to hear from you 🌻💛 [www.unreadmag.co.uk]

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