If you read the trades or are among the dwindling number of late-night talk show viewers, you’re aware that members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are currently on strike. Their…
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Talking about design that connects disciplines with Katie Edwards
“American design is so driven by capitalism and making money that aesthetics can be an…
Finding a seat: How becoming a full-time editor made me a better creative writer
I’m up late wrangling a beast of an editing job. The deadline is tomorrow, and…
Pulling energy from the minutiae around us
When I go for walks and “Common People” by Pulp plays through my headphones, I…
It’s cucumber time! Why the Silly Season is so important
Rocked as we are with news of war, gun violence, inflation, inequality, wildfires, heatwaves, and…
How being a cheesemonger made me a better writer
I moved to Chicago on a whim after college and realized within a week how…
Keeping creativity alive in content marketing
Career writers and editors know how hard it can be to keep their writing fresh;…
Sweet victory: Remembering the 1968 Winter Games
It was February 1968, and our family, along with the rest of the nation and…