July 22, 2020
How to Help a Grumpy Partner by Chic Sex Shop
Experts at Chic Sex Shop offer advice on helping your partner get out of a grumpy-slump.
Tag: writing community
July 20, 2020
Bug’s Philosophy: Self Care is Productive
It’s all too easy to find yourself consumed by the vortex of constant productivity. After all, if you’re not creating something worth sharing on the internet, then what the hell are you doing?
As stacks of to-do lists pile up to your eyes alongside empty coffee mugs, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters: your emotional and physical wellbeing.
July 18, 2020
Finding Your Niche as a Freelance Writer
Navigating the trials and tribulations of discovering your specialty as a writer is basically one big game of throwing shit at a wall and seeing what sticks.
But even then — where do you start?
July 17, 2020
Why Anxiety Prevents You From Falling Asleep
Your heart’s beating like a racehorse and you’re gasping for air. Beads of sweat break from your pores and trickle across your skin. Your stomach’s in a twist and your mind is either shouting garbled nonsense or filled with cotton balls.
Sound familiar? These are among the most common symptoms of anxiety. About 31 percent of adults in America will experience anxiety at some point in their life, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
In addition to interfering with your daily life, anxiety can make sleeping seem like an impossibly arduous task. But… why?
Fortunately, Vanessa O. of Sleepopolis is here to explain the ins and outs of anxiety-induced insomnia.
July 16, 2020
Bug’s Philosophy: The Truth About Self Love
Self love and self care seem to be abundant in the air these days. Yet, they’re often polluted by a shroud of toxic positivity the trails behind them.
While optimism is central wellness, too much of that cream in your coffee will leave you wondering if you’re better off just drinking milk.
Although cynicism could be revered as the counter-culture to suffocating positivity, the two can exist in equilibrium.
In fact, self love thrives in a space of self acceptance. How are you expected to love every part of yourself if you’re unwilling to accept all that comes with being you: the good and the bad?
July 15, 2020
Summer Storms
a perfect summer storm rolled in
just on the cusp of spring,
at the sight of rain, my eyes widened,
my pupils dilated,
July 12, 2020
Weekly Newsletter #81: Big (buuuurp) News, Everyone!
In case you missed, we updated our submissions policies this week.
Oh, and we released an article about burping that ends in an important life lesson learned from “Shrek.”
With that, let’s dive into our weekly recap!
July 11, 2020
BOOKS by Priti
Poet Priti reflects on the importance of books in a poem.
July 10, 2020
We’ve Updated Our Submissions Policies
We have made slight changes to our submissions policies with the protection of our contributors and our community at the forefront of our minds.
Don’t worry, The Burgundy Zine still encourages guest submissions and the overall process of being feature will remain relatively the same.
However, we now require guest contributors to verify the originality of their content and their age starting today and going forward.
July 9, 2020
Bug’s Philosophy: What Makes a Truly Great Artist?
A significant portion of my adolescence was spent binge-watching speed art videos and tutorials. I gushed over Instagram artists, salivating at the idea of trading my hands for theirs — although trading brains would be more logical since creativity has a neurological basis.
Then, it finally dawned on me the other day. There’s an unspoken dichotomy between the hallmarks of a great artist and the skill level of a talented artist.