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Why You (and Your Employer) Should Embrace Permanent Remote Work

By Ed A. Murray | October 26, 2020

In the 21st century, the pros for shifting to a permanent remote workforce far outweigh the cons. Here’s why.

Posted in Entrepreneurship, On Life and tagged as coronavirus, COVID-19, distributed team, entrepreneur, innovation, new normal, pandemic, permanent remote work, remote work, work from home. 3 Comments

How Busy People Can Find More Time to Read

By Ed A. Murray | October 19, 2020

Every year, we vow to find more reading time. Every year, it doesn’t happen. Here are some tips to finally get back to the pleasure of leisurely reading.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as amreading, novel, reading. 10 Comments

How to Prepare for National Novel Writing Month

By Ed A. Murray | October 12, 2020

National Novel Writing Month will soon be upon us. Ready to finally write that book? Now’s the time to prepare.

Posted in On Writing and tagged as amwriting, author, featured, nanowrmo, national novel writing month, novel, writer, writing. 19 Comments

Why I Started Subscribing to Physical Magazines Again (And You Should Too)

By Ed A. Murray | October 5, 2020

Remember physical magazines? They’re making a comeback in my household. And they should in yours, too.

Posted in Entrepreneurship, On Life, On Reading, On Writing and tagged as amreading, blogger, entrepreneur, magazine, professional development, reader, reading, self improvement, writing, writing community, writing process. 5 Comments

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Publishing Your Book

By Ed A. Murray | September 28, 2020

Making the choice to publish a book is an exciting and frightening time. Be sure you are prepared by asking yourself these questions first.

Posted in Entrepreneurship, Lists, On Writing and tagged as author advice, creative writing, indie author, indie books, indie publishing, publishing, self-publishing, writing advice. 6 Comments

How Meeting Colson Whitehead Changed My Writing Mindset

By Ed A. Murray | September 21, 2020

During my senior year at Michigan, author Colson Whitehead made a surprise visit to my English class. It was the turning point for my writing career.

Posted in On Writing and tagged as amwriting, Colton whitehead, English class, MacArthur fellowship, novelist, pulitzer prize, the nickel boys, the underground railroad, university of michigan, writing advice. 4 Comments

6 Early Blogging Mistakes I Made as a Beginner (And How to Avoid Them)

By Ed A. Murray | September 14, 2020

This is what a decade of trial and error has taught me about blogging. I wish someone had told me these things years ago.

Posted in Entrepreneurship, Lists, Marketing, On Writing and tagged as blog, blogger, blogging, mistakes to avoid, niche, success, success story, writer. 8 Comments

Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day in the United States?

By Ed A. Murray | September 7, 2020

It’s a lot more than just a day off work. Labor Day represents the grit, ambition and hard work that built the United States.

Posted in On Life and tagged as amwriting, history, holiday, labor day, reading, writing. 7 Comments

5 Indie Bookstores Worth Visiting

By Ed A. Murray | August 31, 2020

There’s something special about indie bookstores: the passion from their booksellers, the creativity in their setups and their comforting environments.

Posted in Lists, On Reading and tagged as amreading, books, bookstore, featured, indie, reading. 14 Comments

How the 5-Paragraph Essay is Still Thriving (And We Didn’t Realize It)

By Ed A. Murray | August 24, 2020

The five-paragraph essay isn’t just useful in high school classrooms anymore. It has taken over the online writing community.

Posted in On Writing and tagged as 5-paragraph essay, amwriting, blog, blogging, digital writing, essay, how to, online writing, writing advice, writing community, writing process. 1 Comment

7 Best Short Books to Read in a Day

By Ed A. Murray | August 17, 2020

It can be difficult to squeeze a good book into our busy lives. If you find yourself with a free Saturday, here are the best short books to read in a day.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as american classic, amreading, author, ernest hemingway, John steinbeck, literature, novel, novella, reading, short book, short story. 5 Comments

When the Bills Arrive: Having a Baby During a Pandemic

By Ed A. Murray | August 10, 2020

The last thing you need when having a baby during a pandemic are unexpected bills. But those bills are exactly what hospitals need.

Posted in On Life and tagged as coronavirus, COVID, COVID-19, ethics, hospitals, newborn, pandemic, parenting, unethical. 6 Comments

Why Yellow Journalism Today is Rampant in the 21st Century

By Ed A. Murray | August 3, 2020

What began more than 100 years ago in a battle between major New York newspapermen, yellow journalism now seems tailored to the digital age.

Posted in On Reading and tagged as amwriting, fake news, featured, journalism, literature, newspaper, sensationalism, writing, yellow journalism. 15 Comments

Should authors read book reviews left by readers?

By Ed A. Murray | July 27, 2020

Book reviews, whether good or bad, can leave a lasting impact on writers. Let’s discuss if authors should be reading these book reviews at all.

Posted in On Reading, On Writing and tagged as amwriting, author review, book review, literature, rating, reading, writing community. 11 Comments

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Writing About Real Historical Figures

By Ed A. Murray | July 20, 2020

Is it okay to write about real historical figures in a fiction book? Here are 4 questions you should ask yourself if you want to go down that road.

Posted in Lists, On Writing and tagged as author advice, celebrity, historical fiction, history, jfk, writing advice. 5 Comments

5 Steps to Help You Finish Writing Your Book Manuscript

By Ed A. Murray | July 15, 2020

Sometimes the most difficult part of writing a book is simply finishing your manuscript. Here are some practical steps for getting it done.

Posted in Lists, On Writing and tagged as advice, amreading, amwriting, blog, bookstore, inspiration, literature, manuscript, Opinion, reading. 26 Comments

Ranking the 10 Best American Authors from the 20th Century

By Ed A. Murray | July 13, 2020

American history is packed with legendary writers, particularly in the 1900’s. But who were the best American authors from the 20th century?

Posted in Lists, On Reading and tagged as american authors, best authors, dr. seuss, faulkner, great gatsby, harper lee, hemingway, Maya angelou, salinger, Scott fitzgerald, steinbeck, stephen king, to kill a mockingbird, toni morrison. 4 Comments

How long should it take to write a novel?

By Ed A. Murray | July 9, 2020

Writing a novel is a very personal process. For some, it is never-ending. But how long should it take?

Posted in On Writing and tagged as amreading, amwriting, great american novel, pure michigan, university of michigan, writing process. 23 Comments

Let’s Get Radical by Having a Civil Conversation

By Ed A. Murray | July 6, 2020

I am going to attempt the impossible: Deliver a constructive opinion that everyone can support. (Maybe I’m the crazy one…)

Posted in On Life and tagged as black lives matter, civil conversation, conservative, democrats, left wing, liberal, politics, republicans, right wing, sensible solution. 6 Comments

5 Recent Movies About Authors That All Writers Should Watch

By Ed A. Murray | July 2, 2020

As a writer, you should focus on reading books. But sometimes you just need to watch a good movie. Here are the five best recent films for writers.

Posted in Lists, On Writing and tagged as amwriting, hollywood, the catcher in the rye, the great gatsby, to kill a mockingbird, writing. 21 Comments
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