This Just In Posts
My First Year on Mastodon and the Future of Social Media
This Week In Writing, we look back at how social media fractured and why it’s a good thing for us all.
The Economics of a Self-Hosted Newsletter
This Week In Writing, we talk about what happens when you eliminate platforms and go after it on your own.
Trick or Treat?
This Week In Writing, we talk about pen names and whether they make sense for writers.
A New Era Begins
This Week In Writing, we explore the internet’s current metamorphosis and how you can be part of the revolution.
My History of Blogging
This Week In Writing, we celebrate the blog, explore the pendulum of online writing, and double down on quality.
An Update on Spam Submissions
This Week In Writing, we talk about spam submissions to The Writing Cooperative and look at some of your thoughts on being called AI.
Would You Want to Know if I Thought Your Writing Sounded Like AI
This Week In Writing, we talk about submissions to The Writing Cooperative and how to avoid false accusations.
How I Feel About Engagement Numbers
This Week In Writing, we discuss what engagement means and if I get discouraged by a perceived lack thereof. Plus, a look at the future (again).
My Writing Is About Building Community
This Week In Writing, we highlight some of the people I’ve met writing online and answer some of your questions.
It’s Time for a Fresh Start
This Week In Writing, we talk about new Apple products, home renovations, and changes to the newsletter.
Choose Your Own Design
This Week In Writing, we explore the wonderful world of blogs, where writers truly get creative.
Expanding Universes Make Better Stories
This Week In Writing, we look at how worldbuilding is an essential part of epic storytelling.
Your Questions Answered
This Week In Writing, we recap a successful Medium Day and address some of the questions I didn’t have time to answer.
Saving Frequently Isn’t The Only Way To Backup Your Writing
This Week In Writing, we take a hard lesson from the latest Twitter/X hijinks. Plus, we look at what “human writing” means.
MIT Says ChatGPT Improves Bad Writing, But At What Cost?
This Week In Writing, we explore how ChatGPT and Grammarly are making us all sound the same.
Do CTAs Even Work Anymore?
This Week In Writing, we explore the “necessary evil” of calls to action and ask if they are any better than tacky banner ads.