From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Week 47 Round-up

November 27, 2009
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Small Instruments for Travel, the Benefits of Pissing People Off, a question for the Nanowrimo winners, and a book recommendation.

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Accidents of Birth and Early Success

November 26, 2009
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Politicians pay lip service to equality and opportunity. This rhetoric plays nicely in the media. However, the reality is muddier. Even in developed, first-world nations, we’re all born into vastly different circumstances. The accident of birth could drop us from the universal uterus to a starting point in a Colorado Christian compound, a Shanghai slum, or a palace in the Pyrenees. Read more to see how we can apply this to craft….

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How to Improve Your Reading Recall

November 21, 2009
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Want to make the most of the books you read? Are you tired of forgetting most of what you read? If so, it’s time to learn some active reading strategies. Click the title to peel away the mystery…

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Week 46 Link Love Round-up

November 19, 2009
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Life wisdom from Will Smith and 50 Cent, a quick way to boost creativity, and an article on how to be indispensable.

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How to Make Creative Inertia Work for You

November 16, 2009
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Creative inertia works against you until you make it work for you. Getting your creative project in motion is like pulling a ship along a canal, only you’re probably better looking than the poor bastards in the picture. Click the title for more shameless audience flattery…

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Why the Rules of Art Matter

November 10, 2009
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Why are some books unreadable? Why is some music unlistenable? Chances are they either defied or ignored the rules of art. As you’ll see, the real opportunity lies not in breaking rules but in altering conventions. Click the title to read more.

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11 Tips for Better Internet Research

November 5, 2009
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The internet is a fascinating beast, but for curious people, it will eat hours of your life. Sometimes it’s fun to fill your head with ‘useless’ information, but other times it’s a pain in the ass. How can you make the most of your research time? Check out this article to find out more.

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Who Is Your Audience and How Do They Affect Your Work?

November 2, 2009
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Do you know who you’re creating for? How well do you know your audience? The people you have in mind as your working on your project will probably affect your final product.

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