Jul 12, 2021What I know about writingWith ten years and counting of communications and storytelling, here are three things I’m sure of about effective writing. 1. Have an opinion A storyteller who sits on the picket fence, in reality has nothing to say. Writing can and should challenge perspectives or agitate some discussion. …Writing Tips3 min readWriting Tips3 min read
Jul 1, 2021Don’t stop writingYes, I know. This first piece of advice may seem completely unprofound but I promise you, this isn’t just a bland statement. When you first start out, you’ll have every reason to doubt yourself and question whether your voice is even worth exploring. You’ll torture yourself over a sentence. You’ll…Writing Tips2 min readWriting Tips2 min read
Apr 15, 2016100 Anecdotes: Corn on the CornerReal stories of real people in 100 words or less. Sometimes late at night near Shida night market, you’ll find an old man selling hand-grilled corn from a rickety street cart. He makes them made-to-order. The cob is layered with three sauces, slathered with a wooden paintbrush. He regrills the…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
Feb 6, 2016Late Night Discoveries at a Local MarketI was already out around Taipei with a friend for a late-night snack before the great earthquake struck the southern city of Tainan. We ended up discovering some amazing local imagery as we watched vendors get ready for the market day ahead. …2 min read2 min read
