Writing means sharing your experience of the world with others. Writing well requires cultivating the habits of being fully engaged with your own world. After years as a professional writer, I’ve learned the habits that have helped me develop my craft, and I think they’ll help you too, whether you’re writing philosophical tomes, family newsletters,… Read More Lifestyle Habits of Good Writers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Also the most expensive. And the busiest. But with a little strategy, you can use the busyness to take some bite out of the expense. How? By making sure you’re getting the maximum cash back for all the gift-giving, grocery shopping, show-going, dining out, and hosting and… Read More How to Reap Extra Christmas Cash, for doing things you’re already doing
“The best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing.” — Tom Fishburne. Happy Mardi Gras! When I visited New Orleans last month, the city was gearing up for its signature celebration. Few places know how to party better, and few know how… Read More How To Market Your Brand Like New Orleans
Happy New Year! Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to recharge my fitness activities. So I’ve been thinking about what works, and applying some lessons I’ve learned from my fitbit. I started using the device to track my exercise a couple of years ago after I had gained a few pounds. The fitness tracking… Read More Lessons from my Fitbit