A blog called Terribleminds (as retweeted by Barbie Wilde) has some pretty good stuff about rejection letters presented in an entertaining way. Here’s a few favorites. 2. Rejection has value. It teaches us when our work or our skillset is not good enough and must be made better. This is a powerful revelation, like the … More 25 Things Writers Should Know About Rejection
Just saw an article on the Huffington Post by C.A. Belmond entitled “5 Lies They Tell You About Writing,” and how they are “half-truths: at worst, they are straightjackets for budding authors.” It’s an interesting read, but I think a few of the explanations are a bit displaced. 1. Write What You Know. The oldest … More 5 Lies They Tell You About Writing (And Why They All Aren’t)
Some of you know that I’ve been working professionally with computers, graphics, and writing for years. Starting out in the US Navy as personal computers and the Internet started going mainstream, I’ve worked for both AOL and Web.com doing everything from helping people get connected to getting their merchandise sold. Right now, however, my day … More Soft Launch: “Resulting Consulting” Book Branding Services
In high school, I barely paid attention to song lyrics, let alone politics. In college, I was still trying to figure out what I wanted to “be.” In the US Navy, I got to travel Europe and the Middle East while getting a very good view of how the rest of the world views Americans. … More Why I Love the Idea of Herman Cain
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