The day’s best and most important design- and design business-focused articles, tutorials, and resources hand-picked by Pariah Burke.
- Be a better reader to be a better writer
A simple writing truth is that to be a great writer, you must be a great reader. To fully absorb the author’s artistry, analyze the stories you read to understand how the writers crafted them. How did the author engage you as a reader? What was satisfying about the story? What craft elements stood out…
- All About Literary Agents
Okay, maybe not all about agents. I’m not sure I can fit twenty-two years of experience into a single article, but I’m going to do my best to boil down what you need to know about agents, what to expect and how best to maximize your experience. Sound good? Great, then let’s begin.
- iA Writer, the popular iOS/Mac app for focused writing, launches on Android
- An alternative to the new Verizon logo
- The 4 Most Effective Book Marketing Strategies That Work
Unless you are a genius and your work is the best book ever in the history of the entire world (and if you think it is, you need a lesson in humility), you need to market your work. Trouble is, most writers have absolutely no idea where to start. Here’s just a quick smattering of the questions I receive in a given week:
- 50 Genius Print Ads With Brilliant Design Techniques
Take your cue from the concept and design ideas that made these print advertisements unforgettable.Tags: Design print ad marketing
- How Apple Pencil stacks up against Wacom Cintiq
Concerns about the new Apple Pencil stem from belief that the Cintiq is superior at a similar price, but the truth is there’s no comparison.Tags: Apple Pencil Wacom Design ApplePencil
- All About Literary Agents
Okay, maybe not all about agents. I’m not sure I can fit twenty-two years of experience into a single article, but I’m going to do my best to boil down what you need to know about agents, what to expect and how best to maximize your experience. Sound good? Great, then let’s begin.
- iA Writer, the popular iOS/Mac app for focused writing, launches on Android
iA Writer, one of the best and most popular iPhone, iPad and Mac applications for distraction-free writing on the go, has been ported to Android and is now