Facebook Analysis on Reddit If you are not familiar with Reddit, treat this space as ‘Read Only’. Quickest tip: Use Instagram to post to Facebook 23% rise in traffic (Facebook owns Reddit).Real time feedback(and controversy) here.
If you are a writer, you know John McPhee. If you are not, and need a tip John’s Draft No. 4 on writing well – ditch the Thesaurus and use a dictionary to find that elusive descriptive term. For example: instead of drumming the term ‘authentic’,try to be genuine. The answer to your question is in the dictionary. Note to copywriters everywhere. 22 min. read.
On being genuine- it doesn’t get better than listening to and watching graphic designer Aaron Draplin talk about his work. In my dictionary- under the definition of genuine, I would post a picture of Aaron. This guy is bonkers for design. 7 min video
Charlie Rose, one of the best interviewers in the business, explores the literary world, and brings to his table, some of the best authors of our time. Up to his usual standards, Rose interviews Lauren Groff on her road to greatness. 24 min
The Boss has written a book due out September 27th. American Songwriter reports Bruce Springsteen is about to fulfill his mother’s wish that he write books. Bruce is an American icon, and rolls on carrying with him, a massive fan base. Bonus link: Born To Run-put your headphones on and kick Friday in the ass.This one is for you TR-wherever you are.