Deadbeat.

Deadbeat is the story of obituaries and the people who write them.

  1. Roulettino Casino: Quick-Hit Sessions for Players Who Want Fast Results

    Some players open a casino lobby with a plan for the evening. Others open it because they have four minutes before a meeting and want to see something happen. This piece is about the second group — the quick-hit player who treats Roulettino like a series of sprints rather than a marathon. If that sounds […] Uncategorised

  2. Lucky Dreams and the Quick-Hit Player: Short, Sharp Sessions That Chase Fast Wins

    Some players settle in for an evening. Others open a tab, spin for eight minutes, and close it again. This article is about that second kind of player — the one who treats Lucky Dreams as a series of quick, intense bursts rather than a long haul. If you recognise yourself in that rhythm, you’ll […] Uncategorised

  3. Back to Life, Warts and All

    Elaine Woo on writing about unsavoury lives. Interviews

Cuttings

Short quotes & aphorisms about obituaries

  1. What’s Still There

    (Video) Jim Sheeler on what we leave behind after death. Videos

  2. Another Little Building Block

    Nigel Starck on enhancing our understanding of the human condition. Interviews

  3. God is your Commissioning Editor

    Tim Bullamore on ethical dilemmas in obit writing. Interviews