Today in Blogworld 09.05.14

President Obama’s Mythical 21st Century

I am happy that Trevin Wax’s called the emptiness of the president’s hand on his particularly common and yet powerful rhetoric.

On Platforms, Self-Promotion, and Pleasure Complete

I appreciate Tim Brister’s words here on self-promotion and platform.

5 Weaks Words

When I write fast I use all of these weak words. This serves as a reminder to not use them.

What Writers Can Learn From ‘Goodnight Moon’

It’s a great children’s book. It’s also a great tool for writers.

This is probably what I look like when I work out (with a shirt on though):