Rick TownleyMay 14, 20142 min readThree words for June grads who want a career in writing.It has long been an accepted fact in the world of academia that you must publish stuff or disappear from view. Among the learned...
Rick TownleyApr 29, 20133 min readWhat to do, what to do……when ideas far surpass one’s energy levels? Ideas keep rolling in but I would need a half dozen clones to write everything that comes my...
Rick TownleyApr 17, 20132 min readLibrarians are still on the front lines of the censorship battleHere is this year’s list of most frequently challenged books. Some are of questionable taste and some are just plain stupid, but all are...
Rick TownleyApr 4, 20132 min readGreen light for “Stigma!”You can’t just write anymore, you also have to be a marketing agent and promoter and keep up with a plethora of social network sites. The...
Rick TownleyMar 12, 20132 min readComing soon to an online column near you.This week I am putting the final touches on a new column that will launch next week at Washington Times Communities. Say good-bye to...
Rick TownleyNov 12, 20122 min readThe BackstoryWelcome to my newest blog site where you will find the backstory on my columns for The Washington Times Community – where ideas come...
Rick TownleyJan 31, 20124 min readHumor Is Just No Fun Anymore“Most people have a sense of it [humor]. Some people don’t. I feel sorry for those people. The humor impaired.” Dave Barry, writer. “I...