In May, my friend Stephen Menick left the world. Five months later, his last novel came into it. Here’s the story, as I know it. Stephen -- never Steve -- had serious storytelling chops. He was three-time Emmy-nominated writer and…
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Punch up your writing with the Rule of 3
There’s a reason. Great speeches are. Usually delivered in. Three-word chunks. It’s so listeners. Don’t miss anything. Especially the buildup. To applause lines. Another reason is that great speakers (and speechwriters) know all about the Rule of 3. It’s the…
Books on Writing for the Business Writer
“Good writers,” someone a hell of a lot smarter than me once said, “are great readers.” And great readers of the right books can become better writers. There isn’t a writer alive who doesn’t think they couldn’t get better at…
5 Project Management Tips That’ll Make You a Better Coach for Your Kid’s Team
Remember last spring, when you volunteered to coach your kid’s soccer team this fall? Well, this fall is a few weeks away. Gulp. First, good on ya for volunteering. Athletic participation for kids ages 6 through 12 is down almost…
5 Amazing Resources Smart B2B Writers Will Bookmark Right Now
The great Ben Franklin tells us, “The wise man doesn’t know the answer to every question. … But he knows where to find answers that can be found. … Now, where the hell did I leave my keys?” OK, so…
