Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Both Donkeys & Elephants Like a Swig.

I'm tired of political coverage, aren't you?

This witty campaign for Maker's Mark bourbon capitalizes on voter fatigue.

http://www.makersmark.com/#!/cocktail-party/platform

Monday, August 20, 2012

In the Beginning.

Grabbers are what entice readers into your story.

It doesn't matter if your story is told as a blog or in novel, in a marketing brochure or as a direct mail piece.

Here's a great example of a grabber, from the critically acclaimed best-seller The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker:

"We didn't notice right away.  We couldn't feel it."

Don't you want to know more?  Wouldn't you keep reading?

Monday, August 6, 2012

The Right Way to Write.

Write when you want to. Or when you don't.

Write quickly. Or slowly.

Write in longhand. Or on a device.

Write inside. Or outside.

Write to surprise yourself.

Write in short sentences. Or write in long sentences.

Write when you are sick. Or when you are well.

Write when it is chaotic. Or when all is serene.

Write lying down. Or propped up in bed.

Read what you write. Or don't.

There's no right way to write.