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You Are Never Alone as a Blogger
I had a discussion last night with a long-time prominent blogger. During our conversation, we naturally strayed towards writing and community building, topics with which we are both very familiar. This is someone who puts out extremely high-quality content on a daily basis. He is constantly pushing the limits, drawing in new people with his [...]
Jealousy Will Eat You Alive
No matter what line of work you choose, there will always be someone who does it better than you. You will find more prolific writers, smarter code monkeys and better designers. Finding someone to look up to is good, as is a little healthy competition. Jealousy, however, can eat you alive – even online – [...]
How To Get Famous on YouTube
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed This isn’t a joke. If you’re a geek who can handle yourself well on camera, and you don’t need a ton of hand-holding to get things done quickly, we should definitely talk. I’ve helped boost the standing of a few YouTubers [...]
Write a WHAT?!
I spend probably 80% of my working time writing things. I communicate with people across social networks. I compose missives to be sent to various people. I occasionally author books and articles. I draft items to send to potential sponsors. I dash off the quick email or hundred. The one thing I do not do [...]
Why are Digital Journalists Burning Out so Fast?
An article in the New York Times today discusses the early burnout rate of journalists who work exclusively in online media formats. As I read the article, I could completely understand and empathize with every word in front of me. This is a cutthroat world we live in online. There are thousands of news outlets, [...]
Big Savings on a Great Text Editor
A text editing program makes work simpler and safer. It helps to organize the work in an easy-to-find way and prevents lost material. The software will save you time. This probably has happened to you: on some email correspondence or blog comment, you spend time composing and putting down your thoughts in exactly the way [...]
The Other Mike from TechCrunch
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed If you’re not following Mike Butcher on Twitter, you’re missing out! He writes for TechCrunch – but only for a specific part! Mike and I ran into each other at the [re]Think Hawaii conference recently, and had to talk about social [...]
What Do You Read?
Earlier today, I posted a video (and blog post) filled with tips on how to maximize your comprehension when it comes to whatever you are reading. That video made me reflect on the types of things I tend to read. I don’t often sit down with a book. When I do, though, my concentration is [...]
Helping Writers Find the Right Words
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Writers often need help in choosing words. This project is working to develop tools that will help writers by showing them some of the alternative ways by which they can express their ideas. For writers, a thesaurus can be of help, [...]
Yes, It’s True – I’m Now the Tech Expert on CNN.com!
You heard me correctly. Yours truly is the new Tech Expert over at CNN’s website! If you haven’t seen it yet, take a read through my article discussing DRM, and let me know what you think! Chris that brilliant! The gig, that is. You are right about the pic….:) – WorldofHiglet Congrats! – Anika Malone [...]
