I learned a hard truth when my books were traditionally published, and here it is: Social media stifles creativity. It can absolutely suck the creativity right out of you, leaving… Read more »
One of the things that’s getting lost in our 24/7 hyper-connected, divided, news-as-cult-of-personality world is the ability to think for ourselves. To think our own thoughts, make our own plans,… Read more »
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how people with healthy, satisfied, and productive lives tend to avoid social media. Or at least excessive use of social media. Today… Read more »
It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of social media. (Not that I ever was, but the past two years have shown me just how toxic it can be…. Read more »
I know I shouldn’t laugh, but I can’t help it when I logon to reading-related social media and see posts from people who seem convinced that the reading police are… Read more »
If you’ve read this blog over the years, you’ll know that I have very little nice to say about social media, despite having tried everything under the sun to come… Read more »
I have more than a few trendy publishing words that I can’t wait for their trendiness to pass. “Engagement” is one. “Brand” is another. I can’t wait for it to… Read more »
Before I begin here, it’s worth noting (if you’ve never read any of my posts on the subject) that I have serious concerns and dislikes when it comes to social… Read more »
It’s no secret that I have a love/hate relationship with social media. While I love the connections it allows me to make, I hate the demands it places on my… Read more »
Today marks the end of Facebook for me. If you follow me over there, note that my participation on the platform will be seriously curtailed going forward. (I can’t delete… Read more »