Frequently asked questions
The most important things about Awe Reads - short and to the point.
Awe Reads is an editorial team that explains complex topics in plain language: psychology, health, technology, relationships, finance and self-growth. We help readers understand, not just scroll.
We rely on research, vetted sources and practitioner experience. We flag disputed topics, cite our sources and do not publish guesswork.
Yes, reading is completely free. We are supported by partnerships and unobtrusive advertising that does not break the reading flow.
At least 2-3 pieces per week. The latest is always on the homepage and in the “News” section.
Yes. Apply on the “Work with us” page - we read every submission carefully. Strong pieces are published with full author credit.
Write to info@awereads.com - we reply within 1-2 business days. Partnerships and collaborations go to the same address.
Russian and English are available now. The two versions run in parallel: we write and update them separately rather than running text through machine translation.
The correct spelling is Awe Reads (sometimes written as one word: Awereads). "Awe" means wonder or reverence, "reads" means reading - together: reading that leaves an impression.
The Psychology section on Awe Reads covers thinking, emotions, burnout, procrastination and relationships without academic jargon. Every piece is grounded in research, and terms are explained in our glossary.
Select any passage in an article with your mouse or finger and an "Add note" button appears. Your note is visible to every reader of that article for 24 hours, and anyone can reply. No account needed.
No. All articles are open without an account, and likes and annotations work without signing up too. An account is only needed for bookmarks, reading history and the newsletter.
Yes. The Tests section has research-based tools - a burnout test using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory scale and an IQ test. Everything is free with no sign-up, and your answers stay in your browser and are never sent anywhere.
Subscribe to the weekly digest - one email with the week's pieces, unsubscribe in one click. There is also an RSS feed for readers and aggregators.
It is a dictionary of terms from our articles: burnout, cognitive bias, compound interest and more. Each term has its own page with a plain-language explanation and links to related articles.