Group items tagged

When it comes to great writing, less is more. But even if you're familiar with the mantra to "omit needless words" tightening your writing is harder that it looks. Which words should you omit? How can you write more clearly? Danny Rubin, a national news consultant and former television news reporter, demonstrates - with examples - the power of brevity.

A special treat on the 20th Anniversary of the release of PowerPoint. I'm sure you will all agree that this story has never been properly told - to full advantage - in this way .

If you're the bloodthirsty sort, Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, will speak directly to your love of gore. That's because the main character, Macbeth, spends the bulk of this play killing people-and all in the name of power. There's a king's crown to be had-and haven't Shakespeare's characters killed for less? But don't blame all the blood and guts on Macbeth. One of the big questions of Shakespeare's tragedy is whether the guy is completely responsible for his actions. After all, it's the witches' prophecies that prompt the first murder. And Macbeth's wife, Lady Macbeth, plays more than just a supporting role in the killing spree. Which is to say that unlike today's slasher flicks, there's actually some nuance to Macbeth. And if you can get past the violence, you'll see that Shakespeare was playing with some important questions about responsibility, influence, and consequences-questions that keep this play feeling relevant nearly 400 years later