An article from The Atlantic says gossip can strengthen interpersonal bonds and make us better people. I am dubious.
Category: Writing and Rhetoric
Six Awesome Newsletters on Writing, Culture, Tech, Art, Books, Etc.
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
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
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]
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
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
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
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
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
"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
Richard Rabil, Jr. 
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