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Think Different, Teach Different, Learn Different: An Apple iTunes U Adventure
The bare stage, artistically lit, adorned with just three director chairs and framed by a movie-sized projection screen bearing the Apple logo, seemed the perfect setting for one of the computer company’s familiar product launches or insightful tech instruction. There was only one major difference at this event: This time the stage was set for […]
Writers Can Learn a lot from Rachel Crow
August 14, 2012
Spent the weekend in New Jersey with my son watching boy band sensation Big Time Rush in concert. Don’t laugh—we had a fabulous time, and those guys know how to put on a show that will make audiences leave satisfied. Before we got to BTR, however, we sat through two open acts—including X Factor fan […]
Following the 10 Commandments of Magazine Writing
June 10, 2012
I will start by saying this blog has nothing to do with religion, despite its title, which I will admit I stole from This American Life, as opposed to the Bible. Ira Glass in 2007 did an episode called “Ten Commandments,” and featured stories of people struggling to follow the commandments. But neither Ira, nor […]
What Happens When the Art of Revision Gets Messy?
October 14, 2011
Revision sucks. Revision, which in French means “to see again,” is the fresh vegetables of writing–it’s really good for you, and you need it in your life, but a lot of people hate it. Ignoring it doesn’t mean you don’t need it, and you surely can’t live without it. And that last part is a […]
Do I Hit for the Fences and Risk a Strike-Out, or Go for a Safer Single?
July 11, 2011
Today, I’m sending a story idea to Cosmopolitan. I think. Or maybe I’ll send it to Bitch. Or Bust. What to do? As a writer, I have been really lucky. I’ve interviewed NHL coaches and Olympic gold medalists, NBA players, world-renowned chefs, high-ranking elected officials and nationally known writers. My stories have featured everything from […]
Total Wipeout
January 6, 2011
For journalism students, finding story ideas can feel like an unconquerable obstacle course
February 1, 2014
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