Miscellaneous

Adding Whitespace Can Attract Readers

Adding Whitespace Can Attract Readers

Most websites are overflowing with different types of content competing for your attention. Consider the chaotic appearance of a typical news article. There are lists of other stories to read, a queue of auto-playing videos, and ads indistinguishable from official content. Yep, this is how we tumble down endless internet rabbit holes! Sometimes it’s fun following the next lead, while other times, it feels more like a trap. Either way, you may have noticed that … Read More

Should You Use a Pen Name for Your Blog?

Should You Use a Pen Name for Your Blog?

There is a lengthy history of writers adopting pseudonyms to obscure their true identities dating back to at least 1719. If you think this option only applies to novelists, you may be surprised to discover that many bloggers and journalists also use pen names in their bylines. Some writers even use multiple pen names to represent themselves for different types of projects. “It’s not a real name,” she says. “Not one that he’s carried with … Read More