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The Best Way To Make Perfect Boiled Eggs Every Time
Some of the best kitchen lessons don’t come from cookbooks or viral videos. They come from standing quietly next to someone who’s been cooking the same way for decades. This is one of those lessons.
R. A. Fletcher
4 days ago2 min read


8 Daily Exercises For Endometriosis To Reduce Inflammation
Discover 8 exercises for endometriosis for daily inflammation relief. Even 5 minutes per day can help build a healthy fitness routine.
R. A. Fletcher
5 days ago6 min read


Agency Etiquette for Writers and Editors: Please Don’t Be That Person
Agency work runs on communication. When it’s clear, thoughtful, and professional, projects move quickly, trust stays intact, and everyone’s work comes out polished. When it isn’t, even small missteps can snowball into wasted time, unnecessary confusion, and chip away at credibility —often without anyone realizing how it started.
R. A. Fletcher
6 days ago6 min read


A Complete History Of Dungeons & Dragons: Inventing Worldbuilding As A System
Ever wonder how video games moved from simple games like Pong to designing complex, immersive worlds? Dungeons & Dragons built the system that video games still use to build worlds today. Explore the complete history in my latest post!
R. A. Fletcher
Jan 295 min read


What Our Ancestors Ate (and Why It Matters)
Long before nutrition labels and diet trends, our ancestors relied on what the land, seasons, and their ingenuity provided. Their diets weren’t perfect—but many of the foods they ate and cultivated played a crucial role in improving health, sustaining energy, and allowing civilizations to grow.
R. A. Fletcher
Jan 283 min read


Healing Endometriosis With Diet: How I Regained Control Of My Health
The day I was diagnosed with Endometriosis, all I felt was relief. I had a shorter diagnosis journey than most, but that doesn’t mean it was any easier. At the time, I had no idea what was still in store for me. I remember learning that there is no cure for Endometriosis and feeling like a part of my spirit died. On the other hand, I was pain-free for the first time in years. Talk about mixed emotions. I started experiencing symptoms in 2006, when I started menstruating, but
R. A. Fletcher
Jan 276 min read


A Writer Without A Process Is Like An Artist Without A Studio
Before pursuing my Master’s Degree in Creative Writing, I had never given much thought to my writing process. Now, however, I put quite a bit of effort into evaluating how I spend my time when I am writing and what this process does to shape the final product that I want to produce. Am I using my time wisely? Am I focusing on details that ultimately won’t matter? Will the final product speak to my audience the way I envision it?
R. A. Fletcher
Jan 2612 min read


From Moving Images To Moving Audiences: A Brief History of Filmmaking Techniques
From flickering black-and-white images to immersive digital worlds, filmmaking has evolved through a constant dialogue between creativity and technology. In the days of early filmmaking, directors, producers, and crew members used everything at their disposal to create special effects, from kitchen items to intricate models. Nowadays, however, most special effects are created using computer graphics.
R. A. Fletcher
Jan 223 min read


You Don’t Have To Be A Chef To Be A Good Cook
Cooking can feel intimidating. Between celebrity chefs, complicated recipes, and perfectly styled meals on social media, it’s easy to believe that great cooking is reserved for professionals. The truth is much simpler. You don’t need any fancy equipment or special training to learn how to cook well. What you need is an understanding of a few fundamental cooking methods and techniques—and the confidence to use them. By starting small with the foundational components of cooking
R. A. Fletcher
Jan 214 min read


What Is Endometriosis? Living With Chronic Illness
According to recent studies by Johns Hopkins and other research organizations, up to 10% of women have endometriosis, but not all of them know it. Endometriosis does not always show up as pain, but it always comes with a whole host of symptoms that impact daily living.
R. A. Fletcher
Jan 208 min read


A Writer Overcoming Imposter Syndrome — I’m Not Finished Yet.
Ten years of writing professionally. Longer, if you count ghost-writing articles for literal pennies when I was in high school. Over 3000 published articles and 1000 research reports. Hundreds of social media posts, ad copy scripts, and marketing strategies. And yet, I still have days when I feel like I am simply a novice, waiting to find my voice. Imposter Syndrome: Does It Ever Leave? I have always known I have imposter syndrome. It is something I have struggled with from a
R. A. Fletcher
Jan 195 min read


Research Paper: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray is a stunning example of intellectual Gothic literature expressed in a work of fiction. The novel has been the topic of controversy, moral debate, and artistic analysis for more than 100 years.
R. A. Fletcher
Dec 20, 202514 min read


A Review of My Favorite Movie
I recently heard someone say that choosing your favorite movie is choosing between children. While it may not be that drastic, I couldn’t help but think about how accurate the statement seemed.
R. A. Fletcher
Dec 20, 20252 min read


The Influence of Secular Themes on Artistic Technique and Subject Matter in Renaissance Art
Artists and viewers widely recognize the Renaissance art movement as one of the most influential movements in art history. From the 14th to the 17th century, the Renaissance was characterized by realistic paintings, vibrant use of color, and a sense of depth and space (The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica). This shift in style is widely attributed to the political climate at the time, which was marked by new cultural, scientific, and intellectual advances that gave rise to
R. A. Fletcher
Dec 20, 20253 min read


Beyond the Ten Commandments: Films You Didn’t Realize Were Scriptural
Creative biblical movies and TV shows that use the content from the Bible as the basis of fictional works have been on the rise in recent years, from The Book of Eli to Lucifer or even Supernatural. These fictional stories about the Bible, angels, demons, God, and prophecy aren’t the only modern fiction that uses scripture as the basis of the story arc. Of course, this idea of creating fiction from biblical ideas isn’t new. From Dante’s Inferno to Chaucer's The Canterbury Tal
R. A. Fletcher
May 30, 20255 min read


Game Writing Basics: To Research or Not To Research?
Taking on any large writing project can seem daunting at first, especially if you’re not sure what game writing research to start with. But don’t worry, I’ll give you a quick walkthrough to get you started on this journey.
R. A. Fletcher
May 9, 20258 min read
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