New at The Best Schools for Writers - Denyse O'Leary

Should you write for free to establish your career? Guidelines for deciding.

Ever wondered what editors do? Wikipedia shows us, by not doing it.
People are beginning to notice, too. People you didn’t expect are beginning to care.

 Why study history? So you won’t sound like the students who appear in this vid
 American students don’t even know which country Hitler (mis)governed

Arts vs. scientism, NOT science Wieseltier vs. Pinker

 The alchemists were not as unscientific as some claim

 Here’s what looks to be a useful article on neuroscience and study habits ( not fluff with a cute title)

You’re welcome!

Denyse O'Leary is co-author of The Spiritual Brain.

Upon Reading Too Much Blogging Advice - Carolyn Arends

 

These Days The Truth Must Have a Catchy Headline 

With the important bits in bold.

And the rest itemized:

1. Make it simple.

2. Make it short.

3. Make it quotable.

4. Make it controversial.

5. Meet a need.

But what if, sometimes, what we really need is nuance?  What if the truth requires exploration, deliberation, development?  How much do we lose without the other hand and the second thought?

I like a good soundbite as much as the next girl. 

But sometimes I want the whole meal.

- Carolyn Arends
www.carolynarends.com