I find myself missing school all the time—particularly the open-minded curiosity, good discussion parts—so it’s great that Seattle’s such a hotbed (sweat lodge?) for people who want to keep learning after they’ve gotten a job. Here are a few places where writing and other pros can get their intellectual jollies.
Hugo House
The Hugo House is a [...]
Category Archives: Tips
Pro and Personal Development in Seattle
November 4, 2010 – 11:01 am
George Orwell’s Writing Advice
September 30, 2009 – 4:30 pm
George Orwell, our favorite defender of the English language, had lots to say about good and bad writing.
I keep going back to his famous essay, Politics and the English Language, every time I need solid writing advice. In the article he talks about what bad writing is (unclear), where it comes from [...]
Reminder to Write When Inspired
September 4, 2009 – 10:46 am
After becoming massively frustrated over the past few weeks trying to stick to an ambitious writing schedule while producing subpar ideas, I was reminded of Jeffrey Zeldman’s awesome post, Write When Inspired.
Common sense says that to be good writer, you just need to write—constantly. Good advice, but when it comes to publishing, it’s not [...]
