The Saving Graces of Social Media

It’s all about perceptive when discussing the pros and cons of social networking. True, there are quirks about Twitter and Facebook and their internet compatriots. Used poorly, they can appear narcissistic or snarky or just plain cruel. But this week, I read an excellent article in Salon by Julia Fierro, where she highlights a redeeming side to social …

3 Clicks to Better Blogging & Social Media

I’m teaching a workshop on Blogging and Social Media for Writers at Red Oak Writing this Saturday. The powerpoint slides are ready, I have notes in hand, and the computer is all juiced up. Even though I’ve gone through my stack of articles gathered over the last several months, I’m still coming across new ones of note. …