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Going analog
I write a lot about technology in this space. Portable devices, desktop applications, and Web tools. But sometimes you need to go old school. And that means the analog method — writing things down in a notebook.
My weapon of choice is a Moleskine notebook. Not because it’s trendy, but because Moleskines give me a [...]
Words and phrases to avoid
Aren’t these just buzzwords that dumb people use to sound important? — An unnamed writer for the Krusty the Klown Show
I’ve been in a bit of a testy mood this last week. A variety of reasons for that, but I’ve managed to keep it under the surface. Well, at least for [...]
Because we can doesn’t mean we must
In this space, I frequently talk about being untethered. I admit that I my wireless notebook computers are a boon — they allow me to work anywhere, while keeping me connected to the Internet.
But, to be honest, I’m a reluctant mobile phone user. I have one, but it’s nothing fancy. It makes calls, can send [...]
Writing and presentations, redux
A while back, I wrote my first musings on the similarities between writing and presentations. Since then, I’ve finished reading the book that I mentioned in the post and have given a couple of presentations. And the link between writing and presenting is even stronger in my mind.
Dealing with comments
I write for a few Web sites. And, yes, I do get paid for those articles. Most of those sites allow readers to leave comments. Over the years, I’ve stopped reading and responding to any comments left about my articles.
It’s not that I can’t take criticism; I wouldn’t have survived in this this business if [...]