Everything you need to know about collaborative writing
Six practical steps to make you and your team into better collaborative content creators. (UPDATED)
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Welcome!
Dylan Tweney (d. f. tweney) is a journalist, editor, poet, community builder, and publisher.
I've been writing newsletters and blogging since the late 1990s and have been a columnist, podcaster, and editorial leader for publications including WIRED, VentureBeat, Business 2.0, and InfoWorld.
I'm also a swimmer and a meditation practitioner, and it's getting harder and harder to keep those out of my writing, here and elsewhere.
I created tinywords, the world’s largest journal of tiny poems, which is now in its 25th year.
At Tweney Media, I work with companies to communicate leadership by developing their own media: bylines, blogs, research reports, speeches, books, podcasts, videos, and more.
On this site, I'm always trying out something new.
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Content creation — the state of the art (e-book)
Expert advice on creating content for marketing and communications — plus data on the tools that pros use
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Your invitation to contribute to the 2nd annual State of Content Creation
If you create work-related content--social media posts, blog posts, bylines, or marketing materials--I want to hear from you.
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How the WE model can help you write better
The simplest, most effective way I know of to make writing work better, whether you're a solo writer or working with collaborators.
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How to use an assignment brief to make any business writing project 10x easier
A good assignment brief will help create alignment between you and the people requesting writing from you -- saving everyone time and reducing stress.
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Why empathy is crucial for creating content: A chat with Nick Adams Pandolfo
A conversation about the role of editorial leaders, the importance of empathy in editing, and how The Moth StorySLAM inspired him.
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What Eminem taught me about SEO and authenticity
Finding the real Slim Shady in an world of infinite mediocre copies
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Breathwork to breakthrough: Embracing creative freedom for post #2000
How getting sick on Christmas led to a creative rebirth.
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The craft of content creation: A conversation with Sam Diaz
“Good content doesn’t come out of thin air. It's a craft. It's an art. It's a science.” Burson content leader Sam Diaz shares his experience working with execs and clients.
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LinkedIn strategy guide
This quick and easy LinkedIn strategy guide can help you promote yourself -- and your business -- on one of the world's biggest social networks.
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'People will always pay for good stories': A tech journalist's perspective with Rafe Needleman
Longtime tech journalist and communications leader Rafe Needleman talks about good editing, storytelling, journalism, and how he uses AI.
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Message Lab’s Ben Worthen on the enduring value of a great story, well-told
Ben Worthen founded one of the most successful content agencies, Message Lab. In this interview, he talks about how companies need to stop talking about their products so much, and start telling better stories.
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How content builds trust: A conversation with Osano’s Julie Polito
With a career ranging from IBM and Google to Matillion and Osano, Julie is one of the most accomplished and versatile content pros out there.
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21 speechwriting resources from the world conference of speechwriters
21 inspirational speeches, insightful communications research, helpful resources, and informative books on speechwriting.
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Rough Drafts
Essays and blog posts I've written that haven't been published elsewhere yet
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Notes
Scraps and sketches from my notebook
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Published Work
Written work I've published elsewhere - not including Wired and VentureBeat
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Storylines
Practical advice on writing for brands, startups, executives, content creators – and, above all, for humans.
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