Emilie Williams


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Empoword Journalism

Empoword Journalism is an award-winning publication led by women. They aim to unite and empower female and non-binary journalists across the globe

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Reflecting on Body Image Insecurity During the Holidays

Christmas and New Year can be a beautiful time of the year. It is a time spent with family and loved ones, relaxing and celebrating the past year. However, it can also be difficult for those who struggle with body image insecurity, as many of their triggers are exacerbated and coping mechanisms compromised.

According to healthline.com, ‘body image’ is a person’s perception of their body that can be complex and influenced by many factors such as feelings, awareness, estimation, and beliefs towar
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OPINION: Period stigma - We don’t know our bodies

It wasn’t until I was 19 years old, whilst reading Maisie Hill’s novel Period Power, that I first heard that extremely painful periods should not be considered ‘normal’.

I had spent so many years believing that menstrual pain was an unavoidable part of womanhood and something I had to accept.

Education on the menstrual cycle at school was limited and didn’t prepare me for the changes my body and mind were about to go through. There was no discussion on important topics such as hormones, the im

The Founder Newspaper

The Founder is Royal Holloway's Independent Student Newspaper.

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The Way Past Winter by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

For the cold days of winter, there is no better feeling than cosying up with a heart-warming fictional tale of family and adventure. This is what The Way Past Winter by Kiran Millwood Hargrave is all about, which won the Blackwell’s Children’s book of the year in 2018. But don’t be fooled, this fictional story is perfect for every member of the family of all ages.

The story is set in the mystical fictional forest named “Eldbjørn”, where the protagonist Mila lives with her older sister Sanna, yo
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Literary Review: The Sandman by E. T. A. Hoffmann

With Halloween drawing closer, spooky stories and gothic fiction become popular reading options as the mythical tales and folklore within them are deeply rooted in this time of year. Whilst scary stories and Halloween traditions are often perceived as childish activities, the history of these tales and the stories behind them are more shocking and gorier than the already juvenile presentation of Halloween seen today.
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Literary Review: The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

Alice Sebold’s 2001 novel, The Lovely Bones, is a gripping fictional thriller that follows the aftermath of 14-year-old Susie Salmon’s murder from her perspective in the afterlife. Set in early 1970s Pennsylvania, the novel depicts the fear and apprehension that followed the upsurge in media coverage of serial killers at the time. Unlike most psychological murder thrillers that build up to the climax of murder, Sebold’s narrator, Susie, describes the day of her assault and murder at the hands of her neighbour, Mr Harvey, in the first few pages of the text. Both the reader and the protagonist thus become observers who watch over the other characters as they fail to spot the clues to Susie’s disappearance.

Sebold’s exploration of the family’s grief is gritty and raw as she exhibits characters ravaged by an unexpected loss, follows their journeys toward peace, and describes the coping mechanisms they construct along the way. Susie’s father, Jack, a devoted and sensitive man, dedicates himself to solving his daughter’s murder whilst Susie’s reserved mother, Abigail, struggles to cope with her grief, and leaves the family to seek comfort in an affair. Susie’s adolescent omniscient narrative voice provides an innocent perspective to the violence she experiences and demonstrates the powerlessness of a child subjected to adult evil, much like Emma Donoghue’s young narrator, Jack, in her novel Room.

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Seasonal depression – starting fresh in times of great change

As the trees start to thin and the days get shorter, the changing of seasons initiates a shift within me that is expected with this time of year. As someone who suffers with seasonal depression, otherwise known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), this time of year has come to symbolise a negative change instead of a fresh start. My optimism hibernates and low moods kick in with the lack of sunshine. This change is in some ways universal, as many people may notice a shift in motivation and pers

Society of Young Publishers

As the Communications Officer for the SYP Wales branch, I write and distribute content to promote the organisation's events and resources. I also act as a liaison between the organisation, the public, and the media. 

This includes creating visuals and posts for our Instagram and Twitter, creating podcast episodes for our podcast 'Inside Publishing', creating blog content for our website, managing the comms email, and collaboratively organising the SYP Wales mentorship programme.

The opportunity to work with the SYP has greatly improved my understanding of the publishing world, especially in Wales. I have been able to network with amazing industry professionals and publishing hopefuls, and have gained a solid understanding of what makes Welsh publishing different.

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"Emilie is one of the most competent members of the team who uses her initiative to address both existing and surprising issues that arise on shift. I am grateful to have worked with Emilie over the last six months and I look forward to seeing where the trajectory of her career is heading as the growth in Emilie's confidence over the last six months alone promises great success in the future."

- Francesca Hailey

"Emilie's presence within her Role in Hall Life has been invaluable. She is a charismatic and valued member of the team who strives to deliver the best experiences to her Student cohort in all that she does.

Emilie is not afraid to go above and beyond her roles and is committed to enriching the student experience, shown through her avid and insightful contributions to Royal Holloway University of London's student Newspaper, 'The Founder'."

- Nkeiruka Whenu

"Emilie is a talented, hard-working, and enthusiastic content writer for The Founder's Literary Review section. She has only submitted thoroughly researched and well-written articles (and always before the given deadline.) Her passion for writing comes across loud and clear through her reviews and she never fails to surprise me. She is a very kind individual with unique approaches and an unmistakable sense of dedication to what she is doing. I can only recommend her.

- Viktoria Praczko 

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