With the endless stream of hyper-partisan hack work that millions of readers are subjected to every day, it’s sometimes difficult to remember that there are still thoughtful essayists out there – writers who don’t overwhelm their audiences wit
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5 podcasts to inspire creative thinking
You’ve heard it many times before: “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” This adage is attributed to Einstein, but who knows who really said it…(really, no one knows. It’s probably not even a real quote). Regardless, this statement that
Why long form content isn’t going anywhere
In 2013, two of the most storied media institutions in the United States were sold at going-out-of-business-sale prices: Jeff Bezos bought The Washington Post for $250 million, while Boston Red Sox owner John Henry purchased The Boston Globe for $70
Celebrate your independence with these seven tools
July is the month that America celebrates its independence —our freedom as citizens not only of the country but of the world. One of the greatest freedoms we have is the ability to build and grow our own businesses and truly be independent workers
Change is life’s only constant
In the words of Paramahansa Yogananda: “change is life’s only constant.” No truer words have been spoken, nor are they more relevant than after the sweeping disruptions to our work lives, health, economy, and social systems experienced in 2020
How good intentions can spread bad information
Did you know 60 percent of small businesses that suffer a cyberattack go out of business within six months? That figure belongs right at the top of any article or report about the importance of cybersecurity – it’s a stark reminder that cyberatt
Pocket Guide: Media for the overwhelmed
A hundred years ago, organizations looking to spread awareness had a handful of media options to get the word out: newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and out-of-home placements like posters in town halls. Soon came radio, and then television, but earn
Women’s History Month: 5 female writers you should know
Earlier this month, Wordery, an online bookstore and literary marketplace, published a study answering the question, “Are the most popular rated fiction books written by men or women?” Respondents commented with their favorite books of all t
Levelution of language 2021: a fool-proof guide
Toward the end of summer 2020, I engaged in a text exchange with a relative who will remain unnamed, but let’s just say he/she/them/they were at least 25 years my junior. In response to one of my extremely brilliant, curiosity-inducing questio
Writers who will restore your faith in American civil society
Over the past several decades, Americans haven’t just become more divided along ideological lines – they’ve also become increasingly hostile toward fellow citizens who don’t share their political attitudes. According to Pew, partisan an
