Writing advice: what to do when you’re stuck

Anyone can be a writer, it’s true. But sometimes—whether you’re writing an article, webcopy, a direct marketing piece or a book—you’re going to get stuck and it can seem as if no amount of rewriting is going to fix your copy.

Don’t wait for that sinking feeling to set in.

Here’s the first thing you must do.

Patently troubling

Commentary on a new infographic regarding patent law today. The problem in a nutshell: patents are a 19th century solution to 21st century problems.

The case against comments

As my reader, you value great content and creating a fantastic reading experience as much as I do. I want this to be a great reading experience for you every time. I’m always happy when my readers tell me what they have to say. Those comments are good. And the idea behind them is a good one.

That’s not why comments have fallen out of favour with me. I just don’t think they are for everyone. Before you enable comments, you should ask yourself why you’re doing this in the first place.

Remembering Steve, a Switcher tells his story

Steve Jobs

Remembering Steve, a Switcher tells his story