If You Are Your Brand, How Do You Go about Distilling Your Value?
This is a puzzle which has vexed me for some time, and it’s possible I stumbled across an answer during a routine walk. What’s more, it’s been a liberating experience. Here’s the beginning of my post, which went up Read More …
Writer Unboxed Redirect: Author Interviews – Part II
Yesterday’s post was about the author’s perspective. In a startling development, today is about Giving Good Interview — Role of the Ideal Questioner Hope you can join us and contribute ideas.
Writer Unboxed Redirect: Conducting Author Interviews – Part I
Looking for tips on how to conduct author interviews? I’ve got a two-part series up on Writer Unboxed. And if you think I’ve got it wrong, that’s okay. Come make suggestions in the comment section. Giving Good Interview — Suggestions Read More …
Survey on Author Interviews
An 8-question survey on the pros and cons, barriers and expectations surrounding author interviews. Please participate and spread the word so we get helpful results. Read More …
Blog Cultures, Lexicons, and What the Heck Should I Call My Readership?
Years ago, my brother gave me the book The Alchemist for Christmas. Some people criticize it as simplistic, but 65 million people appear to have another opinion. Within writing circles, it’s often referenced as a classic example of a quest story. It employs archetypal characters, a clearly Read More …
The Attention Whore Asks, Did I Take a Wrong Turn at Ascorbic Acid?
Ever have one of those days where the metaphoric wax gets yanked off, and even as you admire the sight of pink, unfurred skin, you’re saying an indignant, “Ow. Ow. OW!”? Me neither, although if I did allow a beautician within three Read More …
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