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The Internet Has Made Us All Entitled Content Thieves

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

This week, the New York Times closed another loophole that got around its notorious paywall. You know… the paywall. The thing ensuring that one of the last bastions of what Americans call journalism (even if it’s owned by someone with a … Continue reading →

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Google Glass: Is an App Store for Memories Just Around the Corner?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Google Glass is Google’s latest awesomely terrifying innovation. It’s basically a pair of dorky glasses that function as a high-definition video camera wherever you go. The footage you record can be shared virtually with friends, in real-time. Friends who you … Continue reading →

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A Blog About eBooks, Now Advertising an eBook About eBooks

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Since around October, I’ve been talking a lot about the future of books and the future of eBooks. I’ve made a guide about how writers should blog in a way that gets people to read your stuff. I’ve also talked … Continue reading →

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Why All Writers Have to Love Technology

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

The other day, I got in an argument with my friend over a recent article about what a few start-ups were doing to nonfiction books. Well, “argument” is being generous. More like four exhaustive Facebook posts written by two tired … Continue reading →

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[GUIDE] How to Use a Blog To Show Off Your Creative Work

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

When it comes to blogging, nothing is ever easy. Creative people who are blogging as a way to show off their work have it even harder. You can upload as many art pieces and short stories as you want, but … Continue reading →

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Why Instagram Selling Your Photos is a Lot Worse Than You Think

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

Let’s be fair: it’s not clear if Instagram is actually going to sell user photos anymore. And if you’re not on the Instagram train, let’s be clearer: Instagram is a mobile-based, photo-sharing service that’s popular because… well… it makes your … Continue reading →

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The Future of Books (Calm Down Edition)

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Let’s talk about the future of books by stating the obvious: books take a long time to write. In fact, per hour, I think they’re definitely one of the top most time-consuming forms of art. Writing a book in a … Continue reading →

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When Does the iPhone Become an iMemory?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

For New Year’s Eve, I was in Amsterdam, visiting my dad. At the time, I dared to wander out onto the downtown streets to witness the all-day fireworks marathon around eight or nine at night. People swarmed the cobbled alleys, … Continue reading →

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Facebook’s IPO: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

Today marks a new low in Facebook’s share value as the initial lock-up for employees ended and some key people left the company. This has prompted a flurry of speculation about whether Facebook is doomed or not. I’m not going … Continue reading →

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Getting Arrested for a Tweet: The Age of the Post-Anonymous Internet

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

Can saying terrible things on the internet land you in jail? Thanks to social media, it looks like the answer is creeping closer to “yes.” In March, a 21-year-old who drunkenly tweeted racist remarks was charged with “inciting racial hatred” … Continue reading →

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