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“Gossiping is good,” says The Atlantic. Is it, though?

February 6, 2020May 2, 2021 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

An article from The Atlantic says gossip can strengthen interpersonal bonds and make us better people. I am dubious.

Six Awesome Newsletters on Writing, Culture, Tech, Art, Books, Etc.

June 25, 2019July 2, 2019 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

I've moved away from social media and have turned more of my attention to an unlikely source: email newsletters. Here are a few I recommend.

What Every Writer Wants: Update June 4, 2019

June 4, 2019November 13, 2019 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

It's quite simple, really: A public pension, encouragement to keep going, and assurance that not all the stories worth telling have been told.

Resources on How Technical Writers Can Support Sales

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr. ~ 1 Comment

I just published an article on how documentation can enable sales. Here's an annotated list of the resources I used in my research.

What It’s Like to Work in Technical Writing [Email Interview]

May 22, 2019January 23, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

A student from my alma mater reached out to me with questions about the wonderful world of technical communication. Here's a transcript (peppered, of course, with delightful Dilbert comics).

How the Used Bookstore Near Me Stays in Business: Update May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019October 3, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

I share about a recent visit to my local used bookstore. How has it stayed in business while Amazon dominates the market?

The Case for Less Politics, More Art

May 2, 2019October 30, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

Well, whaddya know? Turns out there are advantages to retreating from the frenzy of politics and pursuing beauty as an end in itself.

An Assortment of Kings: Update April 15, 2019

April 16, 2019April 18, 2019 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr. ~ 3 Comments

In which I got some sweet books from a used book sale and started reading Sanderson's 'The Way of Kings' despite initial misgivings. Brief updates too on my essay and fiction writing.

On Familiars, Fauns, and Tattoos

March 30, 2019January 4, 2020 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

In the fictional world I've been building for my novel, there are semi-spiritual beings called syven (a Siberian term for "helping spirits" or familiars) that can be bound to a person's tattoo and later summoned in need. Here's how I imagine they look.

Make the Most Beautiful Thing You Can: Update March 25, 2019

March 25, 2019March 31, 2019 ~ Richard Rabil, Jr.

"None of us know what will happen. Don't spend time worrying about it. Make the most beautiful thing you can. Try to do that every day. That's it." ~Laurie Anderson

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