Language is a maker, not a mirror. And continuing to use it creatively is now more important than ever.
Tag: writing
7 Basic Plots and How to Use Them
Stories are ubiquitous in human life, from the time we begin to make sense of the world to our final sentences. So learning how to tell them--and why--is essential.
Beware the Curse of Knowledge
Expertise can be its own worst enemy.
Get to Know Your Sources
In a world where information is everywhere, it's increasingly important to know who's feeding you what, why, and how.
Are Resumes Ever True?
Reflections on telling nonfiction from nonsense.
Why Words Matter
There's a very real sense in which words have conjured the world as we know it. Which is why we should treat them with care.
Life Is a True Story
Your life is a story you get to write. You have to be true to the hard realities, but there's room for artistic license.
Expect to Be Misunderstood
Sometimes it seems like we're speaking different languages. And that's because we are, even when we aren't.
How Life on the Moon Gave Birth to the Sun
Think fake news is a serious issue? You're right. Think it's a recent invention? Not quite.
Go Ahead, Judge Me
I think we should spend less time saying "don't judge," and more time saying "judge wisely." Here's why.
