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THE DIVE.

A home for my writing that didn't get published. Some pieces, perhaps too unconventional for mainstream journalism, some perhaps a bit too shit.

This is a collection of some of my quirkier ideas. I've always been fascinated by the 'weird and wonderful' ever since I can remember. In my work, I strive to celebrate people branded 'kooky', and praise their fearlessness to be themselves; something I've always been envious of.

Although not all of my ideas have succeeded, I believe that in life sometimes you've just gotta take the plunge and dive into your creative endeavours... otherwise you'll just never know!

Deemed by many as 'fluff pieces', I hope they make you smile as much as I did when writing them.

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Elizabeth McCafferty

Oct 10, 2020
8 min

COSPLAYERS WITH NOWHERE TO PLAY

By Elizabeth McCafferty A mega star in the cosplay community and others talked to me about the impact on mental health no conventions has...

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The disturbing look into the Watts murder case as Netflix release ‘American Murder: Family Next Door

Elizabeth McCafferty

Oct 7, 2020
3 min

The disturbing look into the Watts murder case as Netflix release ‘American Murder: Family Next Door

By Elizabeth McCafferty British filmmaker, Jenny Popplewell, presents a raw and harrowing look at the Watts murder case that took place...

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Why do cabin crew have to deal with so much poo?

Elizabeth McCafferty

Aug 23, 2020
3 min

Why do cabin crew have to deal with so much poo?

Cabin crew reveal the extremes of the bodily fluids they have to deal with. Never have I ever heard so many poo stories… Poo in the...

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I tried to contact the 'afterlife' and a spirit told me to f**k off.

Elizabeth McCafferty

Aug 15, 2020
7 min

I tried to contact the 'afterlife' and a spirit told me to f**k off.

All cards on the table, I’ve been obsessed with the supernatural ever since I can remember. Do I believe in ghosts? No. That being said,...

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How trying to be a YouTube sensation sent me over the edge during lockdown.

Elizabeth McCafferty

Jul 22, 2020
4 min

How trying to be a YouTube sensation sent me over the edge during lockdown.

It’s March 2020. I’m eating my lunch, crying to a friend because I’ve been ghosted, whilst simultaneously trying to fix my broken laptop...

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