Category Archives: New Media

Maps, Maps, Maps, Maps

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

There are a gazillion ways to communicate, but one of my favorite methods is maps. Early in our relationship, Suzanne and I divided certain responsibilities. The divisions fell predominantly along lines of competence. It fell out quickly that I often … Continue reading →

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New Technology Offers New Opportunities for Expression

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

I’ve talked about a few new technologies in Words Matter, and I always have my eyes open for new ways to use our language and build an audience. Here’s a fun little thing I created at Xtranormal.com. Enjoy.

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An Email Conversation

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

**************************************************************************** She wrote, “I would like to get the chance to speak with you further.  Please let me know when might be a convenient time for you.” He wrote, “My schedule today [Friday] is wide open, so whatever is convenient … Continue reading →

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What Is New Is Old Already

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

The pace of change in communication has become so breathtaking that even the most dedicated followers are struggling to keep up. In the early 90s, when I was a young editor at Remodeling magazine, I could recite the location and … Continue reading →

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Who Is Your Audience?

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

“Know your audience.” It’s the first rule of good communication. Whether you are a novelist, a journalist, or a public speaker, you have to know the nature of the audience you are addressing. Misunderstand your audience, and they will turn … Continue reading →

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Save the Libraries!

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

Libraries are the natural habitats for words. On cool, autumn days, you can peer between the shelving and sight herds of untamed language – big bullish words, gentle doe-like terms, and gamboling syllables – charging past the carrels, tumbling into … Continue reading →

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Define the Message

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

We live in a world of muddled messages. Politicians step on themselves to clarify missteps. Sports stars crank up the non-apology apology machine. Employers alienate their staff by reciting lawyerly pabulum to avoid litigation. And parents demonstrate the opposite of … Continue reading →

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