Facebook is a Writer’s Muse
Facebook and other social media sites are such a great inspiration for a writer. Between the inspirational posts that uplift and make you think on one hand, and...
Category: Writing & Blogging
How People React to Controversial Statements
It's interesting observing people's reactions to factual but controversial statements. You have those who will engage and discuss whether the statement is accurate or not and why, you have the people who agree with you, you have the people who...
Talking in Terms They Understand
When you're talking to someone, especially when they are from a different social group or culture, it is important to try to talk in terms they understand. Misunderstandings frequently happen because different social groups have different connotations or meanings to the same words. So many times people who agree with each other actually begin arguing.…
Thoughts are a Fleeting Thing
Thoughts are a fleeting thing. If you have a great idea or a profound thought, write it down or audio record it before you forget. Because one moment it may be there, and the next, gone like it never existed.
Talking about Groups
The challenge faced when talking about groups is that they are made up of individuals, each of which are unique in their own right. Any stereotype or generalization is...
Better to Write for Yourself
Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self.
The Challenge of Real Talks on Real Issues
The biggest challenge we face when dealing with major social issues is the charged emotions, assumptions and misinformation on the subject. This can...
A Tree Falling in a Forest
If a person posts on social media, and no one follows him, did he speak?
Controversial Things
Sometimes you have to say controversial things to get people to think outside their boxes.
