Caroline Crampton

Caroline Crampton

Caroline Crampton is the author of books including The Way to the Sea and A Body Made of Glass and the creator of the Shedunnit podcast.
22
Mar

what if not everything had to be maximised for profit?

Although I graduated into the aftermath of the 2008 recession, I kept hold of what felt like an unobtainable dream
3 min read
24
Jan

how to start writing a book

In the last few months of 2021, I sold a book. This was the culmination of, no exaggeration, years of
4 min read
02
Jan

starboard is green, except when it isn't

A stranger wrote to me this week to tell me that while reading my book they had learned a valuable
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02
Jan

there is no way to see your own art history

A short opening notice: I have a few signed copies of my book left for people to buy (because the
8 min read
02
Jan

my fingers race to keep up with the high hat

I fell over this week. My unreliable left ankle gave way on the second from bottom stair and I toppled
6 min read
02
Jan

apfelstrudel is definitely in my future

One unexpected but delightful consequence of this newsletter format I’m doing at the moment is the volume of replies
7 min read
02
Jan

lunch usually takes longer than I give it

For me, life is all about small, iterative improvements at the moment. Big plans are shelved, for obvious reasons. I’
7 min read
02
Jan

a pen and paper is always as good

I think I have found my ideal pen. It is the Pilot G-Tec C4 and its extremely fine nib and
4 min read
02
Jan

don't laugh at me

I read a lot of articles every day. My job at The Browser means that I’m generally sifting for
3 min read
02
Jan

the world acquires a soft focus it does not possess

If you have any of those “on this day” features enabled on your social media accounts, you have like me
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