Category Archives: Social Media
Thoughts on writing about health.
I’m taking an online class through Media Bistro called “Stiletto Boot Camp,” which is about writing for popular women’s magazines such as Glamour, Marie Claire, and O. The instructor, Cara Birnbaum, is a phenomenal teacher, writer, and editor with a … Continue reading
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This is the new talking to myself on the back porch.
And I like it. A lot. Although I am far less likely to repeat phrases. Repeat phrases. Repeat phrases. And I won’t be making any gestures, pacing back and forth, or wagging a pen. It’s not a physical performance, as … Continue reading
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That was an experiment in voice. How’d I do?
I am not giving up on Twitter. Not all my tweeps are ghouls. But I am going to back away from it, in favor of work and more thoughtful writing. It is a physical relief to shut down Twitter windows … Continue reading
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I think I’ll hang out here more often.
The Twitter ghouls are getting me down. All swirling voices of complaint and braggadocio. “My life’s better than yours!” “No, *my* life’s better than *yours*!” “I’m prettier!” “I’m smarter!” “I’m dangerous!” “I’m handsome!” “I’m so *me*!” “Don’t you wish you … Continue reading
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This blogging. What a thing it is.
I haven’t found my blogging “voice” yet. I have no idea where my humor is. This medium is nudging me to write self-revelatory, “honest” posts. That’s fine for now, because I am in a period of seeking. The voice will … Continue reading
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