Engage
Rui AlvesEngage is a leading nonfiction publication showcasing personal essays, memoirs, and genuine human stories inspired by real-life and meaningful life lessons by makers, adventurers, and everyone with a memorable life story to share.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 177 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 11 days ago |
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Why Ronaldo Left Portugal's Camp: It Wasn't Pride
Hubris is for mortals, but Cristiano Ronaldo built himself into a global brand
We are all Achilles, moved by forces beyond our control. Love, hate, envy, and pride. These are both our greatest virtues and our deepest sins. Homer’s Iliad be...
I Got the Dream Job I Always Wanted. It Nearly Killed Me
The author in a typical Belgian restaurant (brasserie) in Brussels
When I was a kid, there were two foods I loathed. I hated the smell of cod, and I couldn’t stand the taste of Brussels sprouts.
Back then, I could never have guessed how I...
How a simple writing tool helped me start writing again
After six months of writer’s block, I finally found my way back to the page
I’ve done many things in life. I went from being a teacher to serving in the army, and I’ve worn just about every collar there is. I’ve juggled blue-, white-, and...
Writing in Times of Instant Everything
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Pub Crawl 2026 is now behind us, and Alchemy Publications had a great time interacting with readers and writers on Medium. But the event also reinforced something I’ve been thinking about for a while.
As Medium CEO Tony...
I Rode Out Portugal’s Storm Train
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By the time Storm Marta arrived, I was ready. Just days earlier, Kristin’s sting jet and cyclonic winds had torn through Portugal, leaving the central region looking like a war zone.
The scenes I had witn...
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Rui Alves is a language teacher, published author, international book judge and publisher. He runs Alchemy Publications and serves as editor-in-chief.
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