§ The Journal · Issue №06
Notes on words.
Notes on writing, typography, and the craft of small text tools. Updated when we have something worth saying — about twice a month.
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Essay12 min read08 Apr 2026
Why every word counter lies to you.
Word count looks like a solved problem. It isn't. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and WordInstant all disagree — by as much as 12% on the same paragraph. Here's why, and which answer to trust.
By Ada Merrick
Read essay camelCase
Dev6 min
A field guide to case.
camelCase, PascalCase, snake_case, kebab-case, SCREAMING. When each one is right, and the one you should never, ever use.
24 Apr 2026
Read LoremIpsumDolor
Craft7 min
The art of placeholder text.
Lorem ipsum is 500 years old and still the right tool — but only sometimes. A short defence, and when to reach for real content instead.
22 Mar 2026
Read /wordinstant
Craft5 min
Slugs that age well.
Your URL is a promise. Write slugs that outlive the headline, the redesign, and the rebrand. Seven rules and one exception.
05 Mar 2026
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