Writing, Marketing, and Eye Candy

Cynthia Herron Writing 6 Comments

In today’s world we’re very visually motivated. Because of savvy marketing gimmicks, we often make decisions based on eye appeal and not performance. Bells and whistles and cross-the-heart promises sell us everything from dressed-up paperweights to lighter-than-air feather dusters–and usually, all for a mere $19.95. From cleaning supplies, food, clothing, make-up, and countless everyday products to the more costly things such …

Wash Day for Writers: Should We Air Our (Dirty) Laundry?

Cynthia Herron Writing Christian Fiction 10 Comments

How do you feel when folks air their laundry? Does it make you uncomfortable? Does it depend on the circumstance or the situation? In this post I told you about a childhood memory. You may remember that I couldn’t look at old “Mr. Fletcher” quite the same way once his wife started hanging their laundry out to dry. Something about the parade of eye-fetching boxer shorts …