Archive - White Ink with Anna Wharton

What Would A Woman Do To An Unconscious Man If She Thought No-One Would Find Out?

I’ve been thinking about this a lot over the course of the trial of Dominique Pelicot and his fellow accused: what would a woman do to an unconscious…

Dec 20, 2024 •

Does It Make You Feel Better To Silence a Great Woman?

I love Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, so much so that when my dog had seven puppies last year I named one of them after her when I registered it with the…

Feb 17 •

If I’m Lying, Come Sue Me

The Story of an Abusive Man - a long read

Nov 16, 2021 •

Who Decides Women Are Mad?

Trigger warning: domestic violence

Jan 14 •

How Much Do Writers Actually Earn?

It's that time of year when I receive my royalty statements...

Apr 12, 2024 •

Middle-Aged Women Don't Want to Use Their Power To Harm You

So don't harm us when we're younger and we won't have to

Dec 2, 2024 •

Dave Grohl – Another Man Only Sorry Because He Got Caught

Why do rock stars cheat? Because they can

Sep 11, 2024 •

Are You Safe Writing Here on Substack? ... Are You Sure?

A few notes on defaming people

Mar 22 •

How I Turned a Substack Post Into A Book Deal

And why I think you can too.

Mar 27 •

Yesterday My Bestfriend Died

And today I’m figuring out how to be in the world without her

May 5 •

If We Find Celebrities Taking Up Space on Substack Annoying, Imagine How Female Astronauts Felt This Week

This week I wrote a note on Substack and this is what I said: I see similar happening on Substack as that which has happened to writers in the…

Apr 18 •

When All Is Lost, Men Plead Himpathy

I told myself I wouldn’t write about this, but here I am writing about another man who is only sorry because he got caught.

Apr 26 •

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