The Reading Police Aren’t Coming for You
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 »
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Try Not to Poison Your Brain. You’ll Need It Someday.
(Standard disclaimer: I’m not a doctor, so nothing here is genuine medical advice. See your doctor for that. I’m just a person with a brain who’s learned just how fragile… Read more »
Why “Follow for Follow” is Garbage for Writers
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 »
The Great Technology Ripoff 2: Steal Your Soul Back (2/2)
Because sequels are all the rage these days, it’s time for the sequel to my post about technology stealing your soul. This is the Great Technology Ripoff 2: How to… Read more »
The Great Technology Ripoff: Has It Stolen Your Soul? (1/2)
Hang on to your hats, people, because here comes another post from the old fart reminiscing about the good old days before the internet. “Oh, no, here she goes railing… Read more »
Brand for Writers: Bonkers, Barf-worthy, and Boring.
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 »
Why You Should Become a Dopamine Dealer
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 »
Quitting the Social Media Game
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 »
Marketing Overload: There Must Be a Better Way
Look at the image at the top of this post. It’s marketing overload, isn’t it? If it weren’t for the beautiful neon colors, most of us would balk at having… Read more »
Dealing With Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome. It sounds like something only a superhero would suffer from, but sadly it’s far more common. It’s a pattern of thinking where people discount their success as “luck”… Read more »