Katie Doll

Senior SEO Writer

Somehow, Katie was able to pull off her childhood dream of creating a career around books after graduating with a degree in English and a concentration in Creative Writing. Her preferred genre of books has changed drastically over the years, from fantasy/dystopian young-adult to moving novels and non-fiction books on the human experience. Katie especially enjoys reading and writing about all things television, good and bad.

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Bachelor of Arts in English With a Concentration in Creative Writing

Elephant Island to South Georgia Island: A Hard Journey

What is it like to sail from Elephant Island to South Georgia Island? How did Ernest Shackleton endure the difficult journey? Alfred Lansing’s book Endurance recounts the survival story of the Endurance crew, who were forced to flee their ship after it sank on the way to Antarctica. A part of their journey was sailing from Elephant Island to South Georgia Island. Learn how the head of the crew, Ernest Shackleton, was able to make the trip that saved everyone’s lives.

Dating Someone With Childhood Trauma: How to Help

Are you dating someone with childhood trauma? How can you help them? Being in a relationship with someone who has childhood trauma isn’t easy. Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt suggest practicing “Parent-Child Dialogue” to help them overcome their trauma. Keep reading to learn how to use Parent-Child Dialogue to help your partner.

Evolution of Ideas: How Learning Mimics Evolution

How does learning mimic evolution? How do ideas evolve? Theoretical physicist David Deutsch rejects the idea that humanity will someday know everything there is to know. He also believes that like genes, ideas reproduce and are extremely hard to change. Here’s why the evolution of ideas is very similar to genes, according to Deutsch’s book The Beginning of Infinity.

Stranded at Sea: The Endurance Crew’s Survival Story

How did the Endurance crew survive at sea? How did they get stranded at sea in the first place? Alfred Lansing’s book Endurance tells the story of how Ernest Shackleton kept his crew alive after their expedition to Antarctica went horribly wrong. When their ship sank and their camps became inhospitable, they rowed to land. Keep reading to learn how the Endurance crew survived at sea.

Why Changes in Relationships Are Completely Healthy

Have you hit a rough patch in your relationship? How can making changes mend your relationship? In Getting the Love You Want, Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt suggest that you and your partner need to make changes to fulfill your needs. These changes are important for personal growth. Here’s how to effectively make changes in relationships so you and your partner can be happier.

Richard Dawkins: Memes Contribute to Cultural Change

What is Richard Dawkins’ definition of memes? How does culture rely on successful memes? Nowadays, memes are humorous ideas or images spread via the internet. But Richard Dawkins originally defined memes as ideas people shared, which created and changed cultures. Learn more about the connection between Dawkins’ memes and culture from David Deutsch’s book The Beginning of Infinity.

Relationship Networking: The Value in Connections

What is relationship networking? Why is it beneficial to make connections in any line of work? Relationship networking is when you meet people whom you can benefit from. This can be through supportive connections, collaborations, or promotions. Read below for more information about relationship networking, according to Austin Kleon in his book Show Your Work!.

The Beginning of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition

When did the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition start? How far did the crew go before running into their first problem? The book Endurance tells the story of British explorer Ernest Shackleton and his 27 men who, in 1914, set out to cross Antarctica on foot. Five months into the expedition, the ship became trapped between ice floes and forced the crew to abandon the ship. Keep reading to learn more about how the imperial trans-antarctic expedition started and when it ran into trouble.

All Knowledge Is Good Knowledge—Here’s Why

Why is all knowledge good knowledge? What happens when truth becomes universal? In The Beginning of Infinity, theoretical physicist David Deutsch claims that all knowledge is significant. He cites two schools of thought to debate this claim: reductionism and holism. Read below to learn more about the importance of knowledge and if we’ll ever find universal truth.

How to Make Money as an Artist Online: 3 Methods

Do you want to know how to make money as an artist online? Is it easy to make money online as an artist? As you create things, you’ll invariably reach a point where you consider making money from your work. In Show Your Work!, Austin Kleon has ideas on how to earn an income as a creative person online. Keep reading to learn how to make money as an artist online in three ways.