Category: writing
The art of the well-chosen syllable.
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Words, words, words
Writing has always been the beating heart of online user experience. It is also the part that designers and developers are least likely to study, discuss, or consider. The exceptions to this rule are almost…
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Link ‘n Park
A lifetime’s worth of comic book covers, deep thoughts on ubiquitous digitization, Spool on lessons learned when new features tank, and much more.
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Since 1995
On 31 May 2007 we celebrated another anniversary. Twelve years of juicy Web 1.0 Goodness™.
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ALA 238: copywriting 101, evangelizing 102
Convince large companies to openly support web standards; enhance site effectiveness by improving copy.
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Monday breakfast links
Yummy, yummy!
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ALA 222: wraparounds and wordsmithing
Write better text. Then wrap images around it.
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Inspiration and perspiration
Colors from the earth, death from the skies, trends, tools, and forecasts.
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ALA 221: Navigation and writing basics
Building better website navigation. Engaging your readers with writing that keeps them coming back. ALA Issue 221 is all about the basics.
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We hold most of these truths
A version of the Declaration of Independence in Thomas Jefferson’s hand reveals a tragic compromise.
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The Power of Positive Whining
“Write about a usability error at Amazon, and 100 sites that copy Amazon will improve.”
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DWWS 2e Cover Preview
What’s up front (and what’s behind) the second edition.
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My Count of Monte Cristo
Summer means warm lemonade and field-tested books.
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Wrapping Chicago
At An Event Apart Chicago, everything clicked.
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All in
If you can write your book while those around you…
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Everyware
Adam Greenfield has written one of the most provocative books in years.