American illustrator and author Maurice Sendak died this week. His book, Where the Wild Things Are, was a favorite of mine from childhood and remains so today. After … [Read more...] about Remembering Maurice Sendak
Archives for May 2012
Whatever You Do, Don’t Be a Celebrity
Our culture celebrates celebrities to a fault. We place such a high priority on being famous that any other social status is unacceptable. But what does it mean — to be a … [Read more...] about Whatever You Do, Don’t Be a Celebrity
How to Launch a Startup for $100
This is an interview with Chris Guillebeau, author of The Art of Non-Conformity and his new book, The $100 Startup. In this interview, Chris and I talk entrepreneurship, … [Read more...] about How to Launch a Startup for $100
Why Your Ego Is Destroying Your Writing
From Jeff: This is a guest post by Maria Rainier. Maria is a freelance writer and resident blogger at First in Education where she writes about education, online … [Read more...] about Why Your Ego Is Destroying Your Writing
Are You a Writer? Prove It.
Most people struggle with confidence about something. Maybe it's the way they look or how they communicate. It could even be about how much money they have — or don't … [Read more...] about Are You a Writer? Prove It.
25 Blogging Tips for Newbies and Veterans
We've all seen them. The same old, tired lists of regurgitated tips on how to blog better. They're so common, you could probably name most of them in your sleep. I don't … [Read more...] about 25 Blogging Tips for Newbies and Veterans