This Just In Posts
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.
AI Is Now Everywhere
This Week In Writing, we talk about Google’s new AI plan, what it means for writers, and why resistance is futile.
My Ghostly Strategy: Avoid the Graveyard
This Week In Writing, we fully explore how I’m building Ghost into a self-hosted content hub and how you can too.
Another Platform Collapses
This Week In Writing, we talk about Reddit and what it means for centralized communities moving forward.
The Problem With Creative Entitlement
This Week In Writing, we explore how AI tools amplify the sometimes problematic relationship between creator and consumer
This Just in Comes Home
Welcome to the first issue of This Just In completely managed from my website!
My Return to Journaling Failed Miserably
This Week In Writing, we talk about good intentions, rumored Apple products, and buying domain names
Let's Talk About Numbers
This Week In Writing, we talk about the importance of metrics and why I barely pay attention to mine.
ChatGPT, the Writer’s Strike, and the Future of Content Writing
This Week In Writing, we explore a middle-of-the-road approach to ChatGPT and the future of writing
BlueSky, Mastodon, and Notes; Oh, My!
This Week In Writing, we talk about all the “Twitter Alternatives” and what makes the most sense for writers.
How Not To Approach an Editor
Plus, here is an update on my participation in Medium’s Boost program and how not to approach an editor.
We Have to Talk About Platform Proliferation
This Week In Writing, we ask why no platform is content on doing one thing well and instead want to do all things poorly.
On Tennis and Writing Breaks
This Week In Writing, I discuss my prolonged break from daily writing and follow up on last week’s Substack article.
We Have to Talk About Substack
This Week In Writing, we talk about Diffusion of Innovation Theory and dying platforms.
I Don't Want to Talk to You on WhatsApp
This Week In Writing, we address an impersonation issue, talk about scammers, and settle a Mastodon issue.
Stop Creating Quantity and Start Creating Quality
This Week In Writing, we discuss Medium’s new Boost program and why the vast majority of submissions lately have been atrocious.