Category: Writing

Everyone Loves a Prophet…in Hindsight

Everyone loves a prophet…in hindsight. So why do we ignore the people who see it coming? Why is this such a universal human trope? To mock, criticize, abuse, or even annihilate the one person who sees the truth? Today, I am using the term “prophet” because I want a little more latitude in my examples. …

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Chasing AI Rainbows & Fool’s Gold: Real Writers Know How to DIG

The relentless demand for more content, fresh content, relevant content to “captivate” audiences has chained many creatives to Hell’s Treadmill.

War of the Worlds 2025: Is AI Ruining Storytelling?

War of the Worlds 2025. What do I say? What can be said? Other than Orson Welles is probably going to start haunting Amazon and Ice Cube really needed the money.

Fortitude: Dream, Do, Then Keep on DOING Day After Day

drudgery, Atomic Habits, boredom, Kristen Lamb, success

We’re rarely limited by our talent, yet we’re all too often hobbled by impatience. Drudgery makes us cave in too soon.

Schadenfreude: Misfortune, Revenge, Justice & Catharsis

Schadenfreude is the pleasure we feel at the misfortune of others. This ingrained sense of right and wrong drives our desire to seek justice.