Responsiveness, clarity, and discipline matter as much as creativity. Vanity Fair just published a behind-the-scenes look at the teenagers behind the #NeverAgain movement. Described as a “meme factory,” this group of students are all survivors of the Parkland, FL school shooting in February 2018. Their goals are threefold: a ban on assault rifles and high-capacity … Continue reading What a Bunch of Teenage Activists Can Teach Every Communications Professional
Month: March 2018
On Copywriting
“This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record. The ear demands some variety. Now listen. I vary the sentence length, and I create music. … Continue reading On Copywriting
When Not to be Creative
Creativity is highly valued in today's church world. Churches put countless hours into crafting creative elements in their worship services, making promo videos or graphics for a teaching series, even a Christmas video. And this is a good thing! It's not easy to stand out in today's crowded infoscape. In the 1970's, the average person … Continue reading When Not to be Creative