Millennials have been called everything from the Next Great Generation to praise-hungry narcissists. Of course, the media loves to sensationalize (especially news magazines), so we’re either “really great,” or we “really suck.” I have my own opinion. Since entering the blogosphere over a year ago, I’ve met some (...)

My favorite part about blogging is conversing with the naysayers. Even the rude ones totally make my day. Because as soon as they start cursing, I know I’ve hit a topic that’s worth talking about. With that said, there is a certain breed of haters out there that I (...)

Whether they're right or not, your audience forms impressions of you based on your writing. Readers assume that if your… Writing is sloppy: You don't care about quality. Writing is unclear: You can't communicate ideas effectively. Writing rambles on: You have no sense of purpose. Writing is formatted poorly: You have no sense of design. Writing (...)

The world of social media has certainly changed the way individuals become credible. With a little passion and some solid opinions, anyone can start a blog and make a name for themselves on the web. But, the measure of credibility in the blogosphere is far from defined. I mean--we’re (...)

I’m working with a sharp group of Communication majors from the University of New Hampshire right now. Honestly, their enthusiasm each week for the assignments I’ve given them as part of the unpaid internship they’re participating in has been fantastic. So, imagine my surprise at a recent team meeting where (...)