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What Would the ‘Depression of the Future’ Look Like?
This is a previously published post about writing ideas about using your settings as characters. In the latest issue of [...]
Information Diet Plans: Not Your Ordinary “Atkins Diet”
Musing, not reviewing a book This isn’t a book review, but the ideas in the preface of The Information Diet excited me. Call [...]
Living Worry-Free on the Banks of Plum Creek
Growing up, I was a fan of the TV series Little House on the Prairie. Maybe this young boy should have [...]
How to Impact Others Using Stories
Recently, I read a chapter in a book about how stories can impact others. The point of the book was [...]
Discovering Writing Contests, Stephen King Style
Learn more how you can participate in i09.com's writing challenge.
Avery’s Bucket List: Using Point of View to Inspire
Recently, a little five-month-old girl told an incredible story. Here's what Avery taught me about point-of-view.
Maintaining Integrity in the Midst of Success
Wired magazine made ballyhoo this last week over their decision to keep infamous writer Jonathan Lehrer, author of the best-selling book [...]
Fearing Only Fear Itself, Part 2
This is part two of a two part series. Part one tells Terry Khem’s story, a Cambodian war survivor. Follow [...]
Fearing Only Fear Itself, Part I
This week, I heard a heroically tragic story about a Cambodian war survivor. Here's what it taught me.
Five Reasons for Re-Reading ‘Letting Go of the Words,’ Part 2
Web content writing takes practice and patience. Pay attention to experts like content guru Ginny Redish. The payoff? Wow others.



