Two Weeks Of Writing Prompts: #1-Take A Deep Breath

09.22.2014 writing

What is a writing prompt? I use the term to talk about simple ideas, objects, and situations that stimulate writers into doing the work of writing. Writing prompts are quicker and shorter than a full Writing Assignment. Writing prompts are intended to be open ended. If you want to practice writing skills or get past your inability […]

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Writing Assignment: Write A Complaint Letter To Yourself

09.19.2014 writing

It’s relatively easy to express our grievances to others. But can you point this same displeasure about service or quality of work back at yourself without letting your emotions run away into an angry screed? When writing a letter of complaint it is best to compose one’s message politely, clearly, and with a suggestion on how […]

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Sit Down And Give Me Five

09.18.2014 blogging

Yes, it’s hard to keep up with a publishing schedule. Five days a week, week after week. That’s exactly what I’ve been doing on this site for over five years. Five fresh articles every freak’n week. And each one of the a new thought. So hard. So stop whining about it and just do it […]

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Original Content: The Secret To Content Marketing Success

09.17.2014 blogging

Any idiot can link to something somewhere online. There is value in links and in referring people to interesting things, but it’s a limited value, especially when your goal is to sell something to someone. If your goal is sales, then referring your potential customers somewhere else is a losing game. “Hey, that guy over […]

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500 Books

09.16.2014 Books and Literature

The number of books on the shelves of my office, by a quick estimate, is around 500. I consider that a good start. There are another 1,000 or so on the shelves in the family room. And many, many more stacked on practically every available surface throughout the house (and an unknown number packed away in […]

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