Monthly Archives: November 2008

A reporter walks onto Facebook and comes away not understanding social media.

In a couple pieces I read in today’s Boston Globe, writers talked about social media tools in the same way in which reporters – me included – pontificate about other subjects. A recent feature I wrote for Gatehouse Media allowed … —yes, there’s more—

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Cleaning up the links.

Attention span. Mine’s short, but I refuse to refer to it as an ADD or ADHD situation as I believe those are mythical conditions created by a lazy physician and parent base. We’ll explore that opinion in another column…if I … —yes, there’s more—

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Complete. 50,008 words and counting.

I’ve completed the Nanowrimo challenge and written my 50K words in the month of November. Now it’s on to editing and smoothing out the manuscript. I can’t put into words – maybe because I’ve used so many in the past … —yes, there’s more—

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Freelance Daily. Suzanne Franco. Blogger.

For a couple years now I’ve been getting some of my freelance assignments through Freelance Daily. It’s a newsletter that comes out…wait for it…daily. It offers up a concise aggregate of freelance writing gigs. I love the newsletter and I … —yes, there’s more—

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Hot water and other thoughts.

Too many columns begin with a recap of the day’s temperature, location in the calendar or relative light or darkness. Not mine. Not today. Today I’m all about confessions. It’s the new, open and transparent Jeff Cutler. Join me as … —yes, there’s more—

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All Tech Considered. Writer’s report.

You might be overly concerned that I’ve been neglecting this particular blog, and I don’t blame you. I’ve been busy. With CES 2009 on the horizon and multiple assignments for Gatehouse Media on my plate, finding the time to blog … —yes, there’s more—

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Leaving something in the tank.

It’s about 11:55 on Wednesday night and I just wrapped up my writing for the night. OK, this is also writing but it’s stream-of-consciousness and easy to jot down. I wanted to share with you a quick thought about my … —yes, there’s more—

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CES Unveiled – NYC Pre-show

I’m currently on a Fung Wah bus (bad judgement) from the Consumer Electronics Show Press Briefing (good judgement) and I’m trying to sort out the stuff I learned about this afternoon. Everything I saw, save two items, was just an … —yes, there’s more—

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Healthcare mandatory in MA? Evidently not at Aspiant.

It came to my attention Thursday that not everyone is pleased with the results of the election. Be it the choice by the country of a new President or the changes in Massachusetts laws (we still have an income tax … —yes, there’s more—

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Ron Sylvester Shares his Election Thoughts

While working at WBUR Boston tonight, I spoke via email with Ron Sylvester about his remembrances of past elections. Follow him on Twitter if you’re so inclined. And read here some of his thoughts about the voting process in the … —yes, there’s more—

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