Addison BluWriting better news satire headlinesIn order to find written news satire, you used to have to go to The Onion or The New Yorker. Most of the stories were generalized because…4 min read·Jan 16, 2018--1--1
Addison BluMy 8-month old baby dances and now I don’t know what to believeMy tiny 8-month-old daughter, who just learned how to stand and walk independently, can dance.2 min read·Dec 15, 2017----
Addison Blu3 tips for writing better satireI should start by saying that I’m not the final authority on what good satire is. I’m just using my own definition. That means that, while…4 min read·Oct 24, 2017--1--1
Addison BluHow to be a tourist in your own cityI visited Paris, France during my senior year of high school. And like any good tourist, I patronized local restaurants, cafes, and…4 min read·Oct 22, 2017----
Addison BluHow I learned to shut up and accept a complimentI’ve always had a turbulent relationship with direct praise. Just like everyone else, I enjoy validation. I just haven’t had an easy time…4 min read·Oct 17, 2017----
Addison BluThere’s no such thing as willpower. Here’s what you can do about it.When I went through Army training, I saw a lot of people quit or fail. Most of the guys who washed out during Basic Training were in poor…8 min read·Oct 13, 2017--1--1
Addison BluWhy I got a creative writing master’s degree when everyone says you shouldn’tNo, I wasn’t bamboozled into getting my postgraduate education in creative writing. I knew exactly what I was doing. I already had a…6 min read·Oct 11, 2017--2--2
Addison BluI hated marketing as a kid. Now I’m a marketing strategist.I remember seeing commercials for Doritos and Mountain Dew in the 90’s. They got me so pumped up with all their intense images and cool…4 min read·Oct 10, 2017----
Addison BluThe difference between soreness and injury… physically and mentallyI’ve always hated the quote “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.”4 min read·Oct 7, 2017----
Addison BluValidate your enemies. It’ll help you win.You get passionate about your point of view. At some point, it turns into a heated argument with someone who feels differently from you…5 min read·Oct 6, 2017----
