About Justin Cox
Justin Cox is a Star Wars-loving, word-writing, nonprofit guy in Orlando, FL. He runs The Writing Cooperative on Medium.
Iām Justin Cox, the author of Write Now: How To Pursue Your Dream And Start Writing Today! and founder of The Writing Cooperative. Iām a Star Wars-loving, word-writing, nonprofit guy living in Orlando, FL.
My writing and creativity-themed newsletter, This Just In, is sent out most Tuesdays, and my author interview series, Write Now, publishes most Wednesdays.
What Influences My Writing?
I've been writing online since the late '90s (gasp!) and have seen how the internet is a bridge to connecting cultures and also how it is co-opted to cause division and shift opinions. The internet is the greatest thing ever devised by humankind and simultaneously the worst.
I think the internet and information should be free and accessible to all, and writers should also be paid for their work and time. This dichotomy provides a tricky tightrope I haven't learned how to walk.
We now have access to the most incredible tools to fuel and share creativity ever devised. Simultaneously, our work and ideas have been co-opted by algorithmic-fueled networks that make billions off of our creativity and force us to believe they are our only distribution option. With the rise of AI, this dichotomy is accelerating and becoming far more exaggerated. Too many people now see creativity as content, a commodity to exploit rather than an art to be experienced.
I believe that hope is more powerful than fear and community is more powerful than individualism. While all should have the ability to express their opinions, I believe that hateful views should incur consequences and be called out for what they are.
In addition to my personal beliefs, I read a lot, which shapes my worldview and opinions. Some writers I read often are featured in my blogroll, while others I follow on Mastodon.
Recommended Reading
Here are a few of my favorite pieces. They'll give you a good idea about my point of view and writing style. Enjoy!
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Elsewhere
As a true internet citizen, you can find me pretty much everywhere. My main haunts are Mastodon and Medium, though I am known to also appear on LinkedIn and Instagram, depending on the mood. Oh, and let's not forget the old-fashioned email.
Equipment
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