Anti vaccination. Climate change denial. Flat earth. Creation science. Trickle-down economics. Refugees are a threat. Wind power is unreliable. Carbon prices will ruin the economy. Higher wages kill jobs. Anti-facts are ruling. Which is to say, lies drive our society today. Much of the social and political discourse in the West has devolved to people […]
TV is for everyone—even for pets, according to Roku, manufacturer of devices for streaming programs to your TV. “According to customer feedback, many of you lean on the TV to help entertain their playful pooch when they’re not at home. For our favorite furry friends, the television viewing experience can be static, and dare we […]
Of all the tools and techniques for writers that I have written or spoken about, the outline gets the most resistance. Students, bloggers, aspiring writers and tweetmates argue “I like to write by the seat of my pants” or “I can’t use an outline.” But I have yet to find a professional writer, one who […]
Get a GRIP on writing: Goal, Reader, Idea and, this post’s focus, the Plan.
Writing a plan, a report or an analysis can be a huge hurdle for people who don’t consider themselves writers. But in our information-driven economy today, it’s increasingly important. Here’s a strategy to help you make your next writing project more manageable: get a GRIP. It starts with the two basic rules of writing: Write […]
You have probably noticed the new look for this website. It’s not only more current looking, based on a newer template, it also has a much simpler structure and layout. Explore the links (after you finish reading this post!). You’ll find your way around much more easily than before. This theme also works better better […]
Best wishes for 2019 from The Written Word. May your year be healthy, happy, prosperous and filled with new opportunities.