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How Signposting Turns Confusion Into Curiosity

Most of my content in 2025 is free, but I appreciate the support of readers who make my writing life possible.

Aug 12 •

Joshua Doležal

Man Plans, But God Laughs: My WIP 6 Months In

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Aug 5 •

Joshua Doležal

July 2025

Chasing The Fading Language Of Place

The following is a new chapter from a memoir in progress.

Jul 29 •

Joshua Doležal

The Ultimate College Essay Checklist

WHY THIS CHECKLIST MATTERS

Jul 22 •

Joshua Doležal

A Doctor Dies, Comes Back A Healer: Rana Awdish's "In Shock"

I’ve been reading medical memoirs since 2001, and I’ve come to expect a certain narrative arc.

Jul 15 •

Joshua Doležal

Jul 8 •

Joshua Doležal

Demystifying The Objective Correlative

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Jul 1 •

Joshua Doležal

June 2025

May 2025

The Kids Are Fighting. What Should Daddy Do?

The following is a new chapter from a memoir in progress.

May 27 •

Joshua Doležal

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