Writers’ Resources
The Superlative Project
As a reader and an editor, I’m constantly amazed by writers’ propensity to depend upon superlatives to describe people, places, and experiences. Photo: designwallah If everything is “the best” or “the most,” what’s left as least or worst… or in between? I’ve decided to collect all the superlatives I come across in the month of … Continue reading
Why I’m Not Opposed to Press Trips
Text & Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo This time last week, I was in Chile, sitting at the base of the most amazing mountains I’ve ever seen in my life, marveling at the fact that the clouds that had been hanging around for the preceding two weeks had disappeared as my colleagues and I rolled into … Continue reading
How to Boost Your Blog with Video: Part 4
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo & Francisco Collazo * After reading the articles in this series, you’ve become intrigued by the possibilities of boosting your blog with video. You’ve applied the tips we’ve shared–and those that readers far more experienced with video have offered (thanks, Craig!). You’ve produced some decent video you’d like to share with … Continue reading
How to Boost Your Blog with Video: Part 3
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo & Francisco Collazo You’ve got your gear. You’ve accumulated some decent footage. Now, what to do with it? Before you sit down to start editing, spend some time watching films–short or long, it doesn’t matter–with a critical eye. Now that you’ve been behind the camera, you’re likely to see the finished … Continue reading
How to Boost Your Blog with Video: Part 2
Text by Julie Schwietert Collazo & Francisco Collazo * In Part 1 of this series about boosting your blog with video, we took a look at the gear you’ll need to begin creating video to include on your blog. Once you’ve got your gear, it’s time to start working with it. In this article, we’re … Continue reading