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Writers on Writing: Ernest Hemingway
About a month ago, I read an article on here by Following the Flow called "Why 'Write Drunk: Edit Sober' is Terrible Advice". The author discusses their own experience with trying this advice with disastrous results. In addition to being entertained, I was reminded of a post that I wrote for my blog, The Writer's Scrap Bin, over five years ago on the same writing advice. Unlike most people, I do not interpret that advice literally.
By Stephanie Hoogstad4 years ago in Journal
On Playing Games at Work
When is a game not a game? I’ll cast my vote for the games played on one of those annual retreat days, where workers are liberated from their desks to join supervisors and co-workers for a day of organized “fun”. The primary goal of these gatherings is to get chummy with our fellow employees and to build a spirit of camaraderie through games and play. In an inside-out sense of good sportsmanship, we are actually competing with our co-workers on how team-oriented and cooperative we are. Turning every game into “one for all and all for one” becomes the actual work at these retreats and tedious work it is. By the end of the day, you are longing for a raucous, competitive hand of Texas Hold-em.
By Carol Driscoll4 years ago in Journal
Why I Won't Edit Your Book
The other day, I was talking to a newer writer who wanted me to go through their writing and explain how it could be improved. I outright refused and they were unhappy with that, but we were interrupted and I didn't get to explain why I wouldn't do it. So, instead of explaining why to that person, I'm going to explain why to you.
By Stephanie Van Orman4 years ago in Journal
I’ve Been a Writer For Six Months, and I’m Prepared To Play the Long Game
I’ve been a writer for six months now. I’m loving it more and more daily. I’m also realizing that the road to success is going to be a longer journey than I initially thought, and that is fine with me.
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer4 years ago in Journal
Why Comments Are Important
Imagine you’re going out somewhere like a bar or nice restaurant with your friends, and you’re wearing an outfit you weren’t quite sure about when you tried it on in the dressing room. Maybe you’re not used to wearing pastels, or it hugs your body a way in which you’re not accustomed.
By Sam Eliza Green4 years ago in Journal
Creatd’s Expansion Plan is Ready for Action
Today marks our most important financial offering as a company since our Uplisting to the Nasdaq in September of 2020. With no long-term debt on our balance sheet and a closing gap between revenue and operational expenses, Creatd’s expansion has reached its moment of inflection.
By Jeremy Frommer4 years ago in Journal
I Worked In Aviation - Lessons I Learnt and Now Apply As An Entrepreneur
My first job after college was in aviation. I remember my first day like it was yesterday. I had to memorise the phonetic alphabet in a day, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to communicate with anyone.
By Rejoice Denhere4 years ago in Journal
Why You Should Proofread Again...and Again!
Okay, so it may seem like I am just taking this opportunity to promote my most recently published piece, as featured in the image connected to this article. That is not the case. However, if you would like to read it, you can at Goodnight, Nonna, Goodbye, One of the Main Link to My Family I would greatly appreciate it as I am still new on this platform.
By Paul Stewart4 years ago in Journal
The New Deal at Walmart: $200,000+ a Year
Overview How does $200 grand a year sound to you? Pretty good, eh? And what if you were 21, 22, or 23 years old and you were told that you could be earning not just six figures - but those six figures - in just two years time - and it’s with one of America’s leading companies?
By David Wyld4 years ago in Journal
