Jillian Conochan
MeetJillian Conochan
Jillian Conochan is a professional amateur; writing and editing just happen to be two current pursuits. Opinion range: strong to DNGAF.

From the mind of Jillian

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image of a brain at a train station

The Laziest Writer™ v. AI: {PROSE} Edition

The Laziest Writer™ gets more mileage out of her prose “Can I, A Person Who Has Suffered No Trauma, Feel Sad?” by getting AI to answer the same prompt

Jillian Conochan
February 19, 2024
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person sitting on a bench waiting for a train
person sitting on a bench waiting for a train

“Can I, A Person Who Has Suffered No Trauma, Feel Sad?”

Someone else’s conversation wafts into your ears, disrupting the peace of privilege you enjoy. All aboard the crazy train.

Jillian Conochan
February 13, 2024
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{A Christmas Card} for a Soul Sister (Who I Talk To Less Frequently Than I Should)

Sometimes we just don’t get the chance to talk to our dear friends as often as we’d like. But once a year, a Christmas card can bridge the gap.

Jillian Conochan
December 18, 2023
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header image of Andre 3000

I Know What {Andre 3000’s} Fucking Problem Is

I started writing about Andre 3000’s courageous new music project New Blue Sun, but ended up with a year-in-review piece for The Prompt. Links galore!

Jillian Conochan
December 1, 2023
Pop Culture
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creative commons image of an AI robot in front of a chalkboard

An Incomplete and Growing List of {McSweeney’s} Article Titles: The Laziest Writer™ vs. AI

AI is famously not great at any humor more nuanced than knock-knock jokes. How will it fare at crafting absurdist article titles fit for McSweeney’s?

Jillian Conochan
November 10, 2023
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An Incomplete and Growing List of {Fall Nail Colors} Essie Nixed

Is it just us, or have they gone a little mad naming nail polish colors?

Jillian Conochan
October 16, 2023
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On Softball, Superstition, and {Simone Biles}

A medium-long personal essay in which a washed-up athlete compares herself to Simone Biles. Because we all could benefit from a few crystals in our pocket

Jillian Conochan
October 6, 2023
Sports
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{The Mall}: More than a Job, a Destination, or a Senior Skip Day

The mall. The only place to hang out with your friends, get your first job, get your ears pierced, and overcharge on Beanie Babies.

Jillian Conochan
August 31, 2023
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{An Incomplete and Growing List} of Songs I Would Drop If I Were a DJ

DJs of the world — now is as good a time as any to drop new music. Here are a few custom requests from Jillian. Results may vary.

Jillian Conochan
August 11, 2023
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