Happy New Year & My Birthday Gifts to You
Today is my birthday. And now I’m seventy-four. Does reading those words make lines from a couple of Beatles songs, When I’m Sixty-four and Birthday, […]
[TfTi] Brain-Rot then, Brain Rot now: Stop It!
Why is “brain rot” the 2024 word of the year, what causes it, and how can you avoid it?
Give Thanks: Talk Books With Your Family and Friends
The Benefits of Reading Books — Especially Fiction — for Work and Pleasure
Poet Warriors: Books are Weapons in the War of Ideas
What does the phrase “poet warrior” mean to you? Learn more about its origins and what books mean to soldiers.
Share the JOY of reading with a child
Answer my call to arms for those you care about and help them see why reading remains so important to their future. Especially the kids in your life.
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[TfTi] 30 more quotes on books to inspire writers and readers
This Tips from Tom’s inbox entry was itself inspired, once again, by James Clear’s 3-2-1 newsletter, with a subject line that read in part: “the value of books.” How can we resist?
Surprise: A Sneak Peek at the Perfectionism Survey Data for our upcoming book
Surprise: A Sneak Peek at the Perfectionism Survey Data for our upcoming book, I Am Perfectly Flawsome Have you noticed how much chatter there is […]
Running Headers and Widows and Orphans, Oh My!
I was inspired to share this content after reading an article on Fonts.com. Great site. You should check it out. The article describes rags, widows, […]
Yes, the Future of Messaging Includes Writing (and 10 Tips to Help Yours)
When I started the layout work on Chapter 10, “Ten Simple Tips to Eliminate Copywriter’s Frustration,” I had to stop and share a glimpse with you.
What is it about Librarians?
This edition of Marginalia is dedicated to librarians, those beautiful souls who are dedicated to books and sharing them with everyone, and inspired by Brianna Labuskes’ new historical novel, The Librarian of Burned Books.