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Monthly Archives July 2008

Surveying the Web Workers Among Us

I’m not sure how applicable this survey is to the AtMFA readership. Still, I find it interesting when anyone tries to take a snapshot of the web industry–particularly the creative side. From the site:
Calling all designers, developers, information architects, project managers, writers, editors, marketers, and everyone else who makes websites. It is time once again [...]

Posted 29 July 2008 † gordon § Links § Work § Writing § Writing tech ‡ Comments (1)

The Way

Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai by Tsunetomo Yamamoto
My review
rating: 4 of 5 stars
“The proper manner of calligraphy is nothing other than not being careless, but in this way one’s writing will simply be sluggish and stiff. One should go beyond this and depart from the norm. This principle applies to all things.” — “Hagakure: [...]

Posted 15 July 2008 † gordon § Authors § Books § Lessons § Links § Quotes § Work § Writing ‡ Comments (0)

The Power of the Anecdote

Aimed at amateur videomakers, but very pertinent to all storytelling.
“At some point, somebody’s gotta say ‘here’s why the hell you’re listening to this story.’”
[Inspired by a post at 43 folders]

Posted 10 July 2008 † gordon § Authors § Links § Quotes § Video § Writing § Writing craft ‡ Comments (1)