Personal Essay

On Embracing Joy

A love letter to my friends

Jul 20 •

Marcela Santos Brigida

Messing Around in the Lost & Found

On shedding skin and social media presence

Jul 9 •

Marcela Santos Brigida

Letters to Anabella

Or why I'll never delete my Facebook account

May 17 •

Marcela Santos Brigida

The Perks of Living a Quiet Life

On not making a fuss

Apr 27 •

Marcela Santos Brigida

For Keeps: On finishing my first novel

(and moments of irrevocable change)

Apr 19 •

Marcela Santos Brigida

The Curious Case of the Uncurious Writer

On Creative Writing Courses, Otherness, and Casual Racism

Mar 17 •

Marcela Santos Brigida

Something Will Turn Up or, Evading Bitterness

Notes on Disappointment

Feb 28 •

Marcela Santos Brigida

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