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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.

Dylan Tweney Nov 19, 2024 6 min read

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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.

Dylan Tweney Nov 15, 2024 3 min read

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Beyond spellcheck: Alex Sventeckis on the value of AI and good editing

Alex is one of the sharpest and best-organized editors in the content business. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on good editing, interviewing, and how he uses AI to save 50% of his time creating proposals.

Dylan Tweney Nov 13, 2024 7 min read

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Quentin Hardy on helping companies find ‘story-market fit’

A former NYT editor and Googler, Quentin is a writer and content creator with an incisive wit and a deep sense of curiosity. Here, he shares his views on editing, empathy, and AI's lack of creativity.

Dylan Tweney Oct 29, 2024 5 min read

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Everything you need to know about collaborative writing

Six practical steps to make you and your team into better collaborative content creators. (UPDATED)

Dylan Tweney Oct 28, 2024 12 min read

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Writing circles and workshops (update)

What I've been up to: Hosting a writing circle, leading a training session on professional writing, and somehow getting mentioned in an NPR radio story about CompuServe.

Dylan Tweney Sep 24, 2024 2 min read

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Content creation — the state of the art

Expert advice on creating content for marketing and communications — plus data on the tools that pros use

Dylan Tweney Sep 19, 2024 3 min read

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Write with me!

Join me for a free Writing Circle, where we cultivate a supportive space for writers at work to access their creativity without fear or judgment.

Dylan Tweney Sep 12, 2024 2 min read

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Lies, damn lies, and GenAI

Will generative AI fully replace the need for writers and editors? If all they're doing is creating content, then yes: The AI-generated writing is on the wall.

Dylan Tweney Sep 3, 2024 8 min read

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Storyline: Deepfakes and deep mistrust

When AI gets good enough, the mere threat of its existence is enough to sow distrust in legitimate sources.

Dylan Tweney Aug 28, 2024 2 min read

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What is a storyline?

Understanding the word's deeper meaning can help you tell your story to the world -- and get the world to pay attention.

Dylan Tweney Aug 23, 2024 3 min read

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8 generative AI prompts to help you write better

Detailed tips and AI prompts that will improve your writing, including prompts to get AI to give you better drafts and better research, help you address weaknesses in your argument, prepare for interviews, check for originality, and highlight errors.

Dylan Tweney Aug 15, 2024 6 min read