I’m going to share some thoughts on how to write about history in a way that’s both clear and engaging. The past, when you really think about it, is just an overwhelming flood of information – facts, figures, moments that flash by. Turning all that chaos into compelling historical writing is like walking a tightrope … Read more
The digital world is a colossal, ceaseless current of information. Every scroll, every click, every second spent represents a micro-decision. For your content to ever surface, let alone thrive, it needs more than just brilliance; it needs an undeniable invitation. That invitation is your headline. It’s the gatekeeper, the bouncer, the siren song that determines … Read more
It’s tough out there trying to make your voice heard in today’s political debates. Just throwing your opinion out there? Not enough anymore. If you really want to make a difference, change minds, and become a trusted voice, your political writing has to go beyond simple commentary. It needs to be sharp, thoughtful, and, most … Read more
The first words of your biography are the most critical. I’m telling you, they’re not just an introduction; they’re an invitation, a promise, a gauntlet thrown down to the reader. If you fail to capture their imagination in these opening paragraphs, your meticulously researched life story might just sit there, unread. This isn’t about mere … Read more
I want to talk about something really important to us as writers: how we approach sensitive topics. Our lives are a beautiful, complicated mix of joy, sadness, triumphs, and struggles. As writers, we often feel called to explore all these different facets – the delicate, the devastating, the deeply personal stuff. When we tackle subjects … Read more
I’m going to share something with you that has genuinely changed how I think about history. We often get caught up in these huge, sweeping narratives, you know? Empires rising and falling, massive wars, revolutionary shifts in society. But what if the really profound stuff, the deepest truths, aren’t found in those grand brushstrokes, but … Read more
I’m here to tell you about how I approach writing global history. You see, it’s not just about piling on more facts; it’s about radically shifting how I see the past. It’s about uncovering those amazing, intricate connections and showing how stuff that seems totally unrelated – events, people, places – actually influenced each other … Read more
The blank page. It’s a vast open space that can feel like a minefield when the topic is a deeply contested, emotionally charged historical event. I’ve found that for writers, tackling these controversial topics, especially those steeped in sensitive histories, isn’t just about crafting compelling narratives; it’s about navigating a moral landscape. It’s easy to … Read more
The allure of adventure travel isn’t just in the daring escapades themselves, but in the vicarious thrill you get from reading compelling narratives. As a writer, your mission is to transport your reader right into the heart of the wilderness, to the summit of that unscalable peak, or into the chaotic pulse of an unfamiliar … Read more
The past whispers to us, laden with stories, lessons, and the raw materials for understanding our present. As historians, preserving, interpreting, and sharing these narratives isn’t just a profession; it’s a profound calling. But historical research, preservation, and educational initiatives often require significant resources. This is where the art and science of grant writing become … Read more