Where are you writing about?

Yes, it is important to consider what you write. And it's important to consider for whom you write. But have you thought about where you write? Some of my posts are crafted at my cramped little nook at home, in a corner of the dining … [Continue reading]

How to gain attention from doing the very thing I am doing right now to gain attention

Follow this advice. … [Continue reading]

Wisdom

{{myquote|Wisdom is easy. The application and timing of wisdom is hard.}} … [Continue reading]

The Wrong Solution

{{myquote|The key to selling more truffles isn't cramming them in Pringles' cans.}} … [Continue reading]

The Chicken’s Guide to Writing a Better Blog Post

There's the short answer: Fill in the empty parts until they aren't empty, then hit "Publish." Then there's the long answer. The process involves a number of steps you've considered, but you need the discipline to imprint it into your workflow. … [Continue reading]

Embrace Your Inner Future Has-Been

When you see a picture of me, that's not a beard. Part of it is an adolescent reaction. For years, I had been forbidden by my employer to grow facial hair. It would look dirty on television (and admittedly, it takes me forever to grow.) So when … [Continue reading]

Open Letter to New Journalism Graduates

I ran across this note on an online forum, and asked for permission to republish it. Matt Lindner is a TV reporter between jobs, and might just be between careers. He didn't get into the business until after I had gotten out, but already he has a … [Continue reading]