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You’re not for everyone

Lessons from Lorde's new album

Jun 29 •

Alanna Duffield

8 things I do to reset after a chaotic, indulgent weekend

Bank holiday wiped you out? Try these tricks...

May 11 •

Alanna Duffield

On keeping my promise not to write about people

Privacy versus creativity

Apr 27 •

Alanna Duffield

A list of things I’ve been loving in February

Places, products, books and tasty treats

Feb 9 •

Alanna Duffield

Why women should take more solo trips

Stop waiting for a chaperone to live your most joyous, "big bite" life

Feb 2 •

Alanna Duffield

Welcome to SILT. Let me show you around.

Everything you need to know about this Substack

Jan 13 •

Alanna Duffield

After slagging it off a decade, I think I love running?

Light the beacons!!

Jan 5 •

Alanna Duffield

Your last SILT entry of 2024!

Thank yous, recommendations and a chance to have your say...

Dec 29, 2024 •

Alanna Duffield

Podcast recap: Substack, blogging and writing online

Snippets from my guest appearance on the Alternative Stories podcast

Nov 17, 2024 •

Alanna Duffield

32 things I’ve learned at 32

It’s my birthday which means I’m especially wise now!

Oct 20, 2024 •

Alanna Duffield

I spent a week with only women and my body image issues disappeared

It's no wonder women want to live in communes

Oct 6, 2024 •

Alanna Duffield

My desire for a home has eclipsed my desire for a baby

Surprise, surprise: the housing crisis and falling birthrates are connected

Sep 29, 2024 •

Alanna Duffield

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