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Loud Silence
I barely speak because my words often fall on deaf ears. That is why I write. The one person who takes the time to read my words, actually hears me - even in my silence. Photo by Sanat Anghan on Pexels.com
The Choice to Write Without AI
I've been seeing a lot of debates about the use of AI in many different industries. Personally, I think AI is a useful tool but if it is used to replace your own work it is a form of plagiarism and theft. I will not use AI to write anything, that is why there will … Continue reading The Choice to Write Without AI
Credit Scores for Employment Screenings May Cause Irreparable Harm
There is a myriad of factors that can cause a low credit score, all of which are likely to cause difficulties in obtaining employment in a large variety of jobs. Credit reports do not factor in any of the contributing factors to what has caused the decline in an individuals’ credit score. While employers use … Continue reading Credit Scores for Employment Screenings May Cause Irreparable Harm
Lost at Sea (Poem)
Stress keeps piling up, I can't stop it from building. Every issue resolved, Replaced by a new one, or it resurfaces. A giant sea monster, Circling a family on a long voyage. A boat to them, But to anyone else, an insignificant raft. To the sea monster, A tiny snack, tempting to eat. It circles … Continue reading Lost at Sea (Poem)
A Writer’s Target Audience in Business Terms
What is a Target Audience? A target audience is a collective body of people (with certain characteristics and interests) that a written piece is created for. It is like the idea of a "target market" within business and marketing. A writer's product is the written piece, and the target market is who the product is … Continue reading A Writer’s Target Audience in Business Terms
Autumns’ Nature (A Poem)
Red blowing leaves clatter still clinging to their branches. Crisp nights, brightened by the nearly round moon. Days inch cooler, the sun shines bright with less heat and time. Air thick with haze, wildfires burn thousands of miles away – yet the scent lingers. Tansy, past its prime – dark umber and dried, whimsically dot … Continue reading Autumns’ Nature (A Poem)
A Dog’s Corner
Based on the dog character in Jack London's, To Build a Fire. Jack London's, To Build a Fire, ends with the man's dog leaving his frozen body to head back to camp where other food and fire providers reside. The bedroom description is through the dog's perspective as it returns to camp. Photo by Kateryna … Continue reading A Dog’s Corner
What the Heck is a Blurb?
A Blurb is a small statement of praise made about an author or their written work. It is often written by another author or someone in the writing industry. A blurb is similar to a customer's testimonial that a company or brand would use to enhance the credibility of their product or service. Photo by … Continue reading What the Heck is a Blurb?