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We discuss the experience of a girl on the frontier captured by Native Americans, and then speak to an author about how writing memoirs is different than sharing one's life on social media.

We discuss the experience of a girl on the frontier captured by Native Americans, and then speak to an author about how writing memoirs is different than sharing one's life on social media.

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This week we do something a little different as Aprille guides Jessica through the art of creating a story about her business that invites people to be part of the story. We explain why story is so powerful, how to build trust relationships with your customers and other ways to use story as a business tool. 

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In this episode I talk with John Moser, the author of the Japan and July Crisis games and co-author of the Yalta game.  We talk about how he learned about reacting, how to write games about diplomacy and politics, and his favorite Reacting story.

Learn how to use ChatGPT to write resume achievements tailored to a job description, create a professional summary, and how to use ChatGPT to write your cover letter in seconds.Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWCareer Contessa IG (@careercontessa): http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Free worksheet: https://bit.ly/3nF4Moa24-Hour Resume Makeover: https://bit.ly/3R641lGDownload ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgptThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Episode Perks:Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, leader, influencer or career-driven superstar. You can all expand your marketing division and start creating today, FREE with Adobe Express, available on all your favorite app stores. There are also plenty of other tips and tricks to get you started at adobe.com/express.Produced by Dear Media

On this week's show, we begin (1:08) with a conversation about our recent decision to use diacritics in Vietnamese names on the Saigoneer website. What are the benefits of using the language to its full extent, and what does the fact that most websites publishing in English don't use diacritics say about our relationship to Vietnamese?Then (21:16), we look at the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak centered on Da Nang - how has this development impacted daily life in Saigon, and what do we think of the protective measures being taken here?As always, we close with Bánh Mì Banter (31:38).

Chris Baty is a freelance writer and founder of National Novel Writing Month. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, the SF Weekly, and Lonely Planet guidebooks. His quest for the perfect cup of coffee is never-ending, and will likely kill him some day.In this highly caffeinated interview, Chris explains: * What National Novel Writing Month is * Why the event attracts 60,000 masochists from around the world * How to sign up, and what you're getting yourself into if you do * Why it's okay to produce a bad novel during the event * How people throw lots of parties before, during, and after the event * Why it's unlikely he'll be sending his winged monkey enforcers after you * How to have the time of your life even if you don't write fiction

In this episode of Guerrilla History, we bring on two fantastic guests, Prof. Charisse Burden-Stelly and Prof. Jodi Dean. We discuss their co-edited collection, Organize, Fight, Win: Black Communist Women's Political Writing, which is an absolutely indispensable resource for those of us serious about achieving liberation!  This collection includes writings focused on the period from 1919-1956, which argue that racial and economic equality can only be achieved by overthrowing capitalism.  Pick up the book!   Dr. CBS is an Associate Professor of African American Studies at Wayne StateUniversity.  She is an organizer with Black Alliance for Peace and a Co-Author of W.E.B. Du Bois: A Life in American History alongside our mutual friend Gerald Horne.  She can be followed on twitter @blackleftaf or on her website https://www.charisseburdenstelly.com/.   Dr. Jodi Dean is a Professor of Political Science at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.  She is the author of numerous books including Comrade: An Essay on Political Belonging, Crowds and Party, and The Communist Horizon.  She can be followed on twitter @jodi7768.   Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory

Are you ready to take a thrilling journey into the literary world of Eric Bishop? On our latest episode, this talented author takes center stage, sharing the secrets behind his new book, Ransom Daughter. His unconventional guerrilla marketing strategies, his unique fatherly lens in writing, and his profound thoughts on dialogue creation make for an episode you wouldn't want to miss.Eric doesn't hold back as he shares his expedition through the self-publishing process - a daunting yet rewarding venture, ranging from setting up a legal entity to outsourcing cover design, logos, and editing tasks. But the jewel in the crown of our conversation? Eric's compelling narrative about his struggle to balance writing with his full-time job and family responsibilities. Support the showMake sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

*PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Santa spoiler included as part of one of Richard's stories!*  Each of us has a story.  Most contain common features - adventure, some sort of crisis, a struggle, learning, growth and ultimately, triumph over adversity. Just last week, I took on a challenge to write my autobiography in one page. I cheated. I wrote two pages. It was difficult to sum up a lifetime of challenges and opportunities that have molded me into who I am today; or at least, who I think I am. As I pondered over the experiences that have transformed me, challenged me or made a difference in my life, I noticed something. All of those experiences were very difficult. Infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, divorce, betrayal - painful, painful things to go through. And yet, those experiences each brought with them a message. That I CAN. That I am not what happens to me. That time truly does heal. And that there is always, always hope. I'm kicking off season two with one of my personal hero's - Richard Paul Evans.  His story is nothing short of amazing (and I'll bet it's one you haven't heard before). Richard is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels. There are currently more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Richard has won several esteemed awards and is the founder of, \"The Christmas Box International,\" an organization devoted to maintaining emergency children's shelters and providing services and resources for abused, neglected or homeless children, teens and young adults.  You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/ P.S. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend! P.P.S. Please please (pretty) please leave us a review on iTunes!  Your reviews help others find out about our show. Contact us at [email protected] with show ideas or questions. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backseatdriver/message

*PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Santa spoiler included as part of one of Richard's stories!*  Each of us has a story.  Most contain common features - adventure, some sort of crisis, a struggle, learning, growth and ultimately, triumph over adversity. Just last week, I took on a challenge to write my autobiography in one page. I cheated. I wrote two pages. It was difficult to sum up a lifetime of challenges and opportunities that have molded me into who I am today; or at least, who I think I am. As I pondered over the experiences that have transformed me, challenged me or made a difference in my life, I noticed something. All of those experiences were very difficult. Infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, divorce, betrayal - painful, painful things to go through. And yet, those experiences each brought with them a message. That I CAN. That I am not what happens to me. That time truly does heal. And that there is always, always hope. I'm kicking off season two with one of my personal hero's - Richard Paul Evans.  His story is nothing short of amazing (and I'll bet it's one you haven't heard before). Richard is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels. There are currently more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Richard has won several esteemed awards and is the founder of, \"The Christmas Box International,\" an organization devoted to maintaining emergency children's shelters and providing services and resources for abused, neglected or homeless children, teens and young adults.  You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/ P.S. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend! P.P.S. Please please (pretty) please leave us a review on iTunes!  Your reviews help others find out about our show. Contact us at [email protected] with show ideas or questions. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backseatdriver/message

*PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Santa spoiler included as part of one of Richard's stories!*  Each of us has a story.  Most contain common features - adventure, some sort of crisis, a struggle, learning, growth and ultimately, triumph over adversity. Just last week, I took on a challenge to write my autobiography in one page. I cheated. I wrote two pages. It was difficult to sum up a lifetime of challenges and opportunities that have molded me into who I am today; or at least, who I think I am. As I pondered over the experiences that have transformed me, challenged me or made a difference in my life, I noticed something. All of those experiences were very difficult. Infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, divorce, betrayal - painful, painful things to go through. And yet, those experiences each brought with them a message. That I CAN. That I am not what happens to me. That time truly does heal. And that there is always, always hope. I'm kicking off season two with one of my personal hero's - Richard Paul Evans.  His story is nothing short of amazing (and I'll bet it's one you haven't heard before). Richard is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels. There are currently more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Richard has won several esteemed awards and is the founder of, \"The Christmas Box International,\" an organization devoted to maintaining emergency children's shelters and providing services and resources for abused, neglected or homeless children, teens and young adults.  You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/ P.S. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend! P.P.S. Please please (pretty) please leave us a review on iTunes!  Your reviews help others find out about our show. Contact us at [email protected] with show ideas or questions. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backseatdriver/message

*PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Santa spoiler included as part of one of Richard's stories!*  Each of us has a story.  Most contain common features - adventure, some sort of crisis, a struggle, learning, growth and ultimately, triumph over adversity. Just last week, I took on a challenge to write my autobiography in one page. I cheated. I wrote two pages. It was difficult to sum up a lifetime of challenges and opportunities that have molded me into who I am today; or at least, who I think I am. As I pondered over the experiences that have transformed me, challenged me or made a difference in my life, I noticed something. All of those experiences were very difficult. Infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, divorce, betrayal - painful, painful things to go through. And yet, those experiences each brought with them a message. That I CAN. That I am not what happens to me. That time truly does heal. And that there is always, always hope. I'm kicking off season two with one of my personal hero's - Richard Paul Evans.  His story is nothing short of amazing (and I'll bet it's one you haven't heard before). Richard is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels. There are currently more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Richard has won several esteemed awards and is the founder of, \"The Christmas Box International,\" an organization devoted to maintaining emergency children's shelters and providing services and resources for abused, neglected or homeless children, teens and young adults.  You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/ P.S. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend! P.P.S. Please please (pretty) please leave us a review on iTunes!  Your reviews help others find out about our show. Contact us at [email protected] with show ideas or questions. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backseatdriver/message

*PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Santa spoiler included as part of one of Richard's stories!*  Each of us has a story.  Most contain common features - adventure, some sort of crisis, a struggle, learning, growth and ultimately, triumph over adversity. Just last week, I took on a challenge to write my autobiography in one page. I cheated. I wrote two pages. It was difficult to sum up a lifetime of challenges and opportunities that have molded me into who I am today; or at least, who I think I am. As I pondered over the experiences that have transformed me, challenged me or made a difference in my life, I noticed something. All of those experiences were very difficult. Infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, divorce, betrayal - painful, painful things to go through. And yet, those experiences each brought with them a message. That I CAN. That I am not what happens to me. That time truly does heal. And that there is always, always hope. I'm kicking off season two with one of my personal hero's - Richard Paul Evans.  His story is nothing short of amazing (and I'll bet it's one you haven't heard before). Richard is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels. There are currently more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Richard has won several esteemed awards and is the founder of, \"The Christmas Box International,\" an organization devoted to maintaining emergency children's shelters and providing services and resources for abused, neglected or homeless children, teens and young adults.  You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/ P.S. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend! P.P.S. Please please (pretty) please leave us a review on iTunes!  Your reviews help others find out about our show. Contact us at [email protected] with show ideas or questions. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backseatdriver/message

*PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Santa spoiler included as part of one of Richard's stories!*  Each of us has a story.  Most contain common features - adventure, some sort of crisis, a struggle, learning, growth and ultimately, triumph over adversity. Just last week, I took on a challenge to write my autobiography in one page. I cheated. I wrote two pages. It was difficult to sum up a lifetime of challenges and opportunities that have molded me into who I am today; or at least, who I think I am. As I pondered over the experiences that have transformed me, challenged me or made a difference in my life, I noticed something. All of those experiences were very difficult. Infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, divorce, betrayal - painful, painful things to go through. And yet, those experiences each brought with them a message. That I CAN. That I am not what happens to me. That time truly does heal. And that there is always, always hope. I'm kicking off season two with one of my personal hero's - Richard Paul Evans.  His story is nothing short of amazing (and I'll bet it's one you haven't heard before). Richard is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels. There are currently more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Richard has won several esteemed awards and is the founder of, \"The Christmas Box International,\" an organization devoted to maintaining emergency children's shelters and providing services and resources for abused, neglected or homeless children, teens and young adults.  You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/ P.S. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend! P.P.S. Please please (pretty) please leave us a review on iTunes!  Your reviews help others find out about our show. Contact us at [email protected] with show ideas or questions. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backseatdriver/message

*PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Santa spoiler included as part of one of Richard's stories!*  Each of us has a story.  Most contain common features - adventure, some sort of crisis, a struggle, learning, growth and ultimately, triumph over adversity. Just last week, I took on a challenge to write my autobiography in one page. I cheated. I wrote two pages. It was difficult to sum up a lifetime of challenges and opportunities that have molded me into who I am today; or at least, who I think I am. As I pondered over the experiences that have transformed me, challenged me or made a difference in my life, I noticed something. All of those experiences were very difficult. Infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, divorce, betrayal - painful, painful things to go through. And yet, those experiences each brought with them a message. That I CAN. That I am not what happens to me. That time truly does heal. And that there is always, always hope. I'm kicking off season two with one of my personal hero's - Richard Paul Evans.  His story is nothing short of amazing (and I'll bet it's one you haven't heard before). Richard is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels. There are currently more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Richard has won several esteemed awards and is the founder of, \"The Christmas Box International,\" an organization devoted to maintaining emergency children's shelters and providing services and resources for abused, neglected or homeless children, teens and young adults.  You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/ P.S. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend! P.P.S. Please please (pretty) please leave us a review on iTunes!  Your reviews help others find out about our show. Contact us at [email protected] with show ideas or questions. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backseatdriver/message

*PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Santa spoiler included as part of one of Richard's stories!*  Each of us has a story.  Most contain common features - adventure, some sort of crisis, a struggle, learning, growth and ultimately, triumph over adversity. Just last week, I took on a challenge to write my autobiography in one page. I cheated. I wrote two pages. It was difficult to sum up a lifetime of challenges and opportunities that have molded me into who I am today; or at least, who I think I am. As I pondered over the experiences that have transformed me, challenged me or made a difference in my life, I noticed something. All of those experiences were very difficult. Infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, divorce, betrayal - painful, painful things to go through. And yet, those experiences each brought with them a message. That I CAN. That I am not what happens to me. That time truly does heal. And that there is always, always hope. I'm kicking off season two with one of my personal hero's - Richard Paul Evans.  His story is nothing short of amazing (and I'll bet it's one you haven't heard before). Richard is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels. There are currently more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Richard has won several esteemed awards and is the founder of, \"The Christmas Box International,\" an organization devoted to maintaining emergency children's shelters and providing services and resources for abused, neglected or homeless children, teens and young adults.  You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/ P.S. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend! P.P.S. Please please (pretty) please leave us a review on iTunes!  Your reviews help others find out about our show. Contact us at [email protected] with show ideas or questions. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backseatdriver/message

*PARENTAL GUIDANCE: Santa spoiler included as part of one of Richard's stories!*  Each of us has a story.  Most contain common features - adventure, some sort of crisis, a struggle, learning, growth and ultimately, triumph over adversity. Just last week, I took on a challenge to write my autobiography in one page. I cheated. I wrote two pages. It was difficult to sum up a lifetime of challenges and opportunities that have molded me into who I am today; or at least, who I think I am. As I pondered over the experiences that have transformed me, challenged me or made a difference in my life, I noticed something. All of those experiences were very difficult. Infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, divorce, betrayal - painful, painful things to go through. And yet, those experiences each brought with them a message. That I CAN. That I am not what happens to me. That time truly does heal. And that there is always, always hope. I'm kicking off season two with one of my personal hero's - Richard Paul Evans.  His story is nothing short of amazing (and I'll bet it's one you haven't heard before). Richard is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than forty novels. There are currently more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Richard has won several esteemed awards and is the founder of, \"The Christmas Box International,\" an organization devoted to maintaining emergency children's shelters and providing services and resources for abused, neglected or homeless children, teens and young adults.  You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/ P.S. If you like this podcast, please share it with a friend! P.P.S. Please please (pretty) please leave us a review on iTunes!  Your reviews help others find out about our show. Contact us at [email protected] with show ideas or questions. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backseatdriver/message

The beloved alt-rock band Wilco has just released their latest record, \"Cousin.\" Frontman Jeff Tweedy talks to Tom about his creative process, why he doesn't want to perform a song he wrote about mass shootings in front of an audience, and why he doesn't feel beholden to his past music when writing new songs.

The beloved alt-rock band Wilco has just released their latest record, \"Cousin.\" Frontman Jeff Tweedy talks to Tom about his creative process, why he doesn't want to perform a song he wrote about mass shootings in front of an audience, and why he doesn't feel beholden to his past music when writing new songs.

Be bold, and do something amazing, Scarlett Cole insists on her website write up.And she has.She's been a car maker, a consultant, and even a senior executive at a large retailer running strategy.Born in England, spent time in the U.S. and Japan, before ending up in Canada where she met my own, personal hero - all six and a half feet of him.One of the bold things she did was become an amazing writer. A second was help so many by talking openly about her peri-menapausal depression.Her latest release, Love in Numbers*, is out now. You can find Scarlett on her website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and BookBub. *I said Love in THE Numbers a few times in the first part of the show. My apologizes.

Bernie Taupin, who wrote lyrics for Elton John's biggest hits, has never chased the limelight. But in his new memoir, \"Scattershot,\" the Grammy-winning songwriter opens up. Bernie joins Tom to share how his love of music started, his memories of working with Elton, and what he credits for their unbreakable bond.

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Ryan looks back on some of the best interviews of 2022 about writing. Featuring Steven Pressfield on what it takes to build discipline and why it's so important, Robert Greene on our natural tendency as humans to take the path of least resistance, Jack Carr on how your character impacts your work, Meg Mason on how important it is to develop taste as a writer, and Adam Hochschild on how history can inform the push for change in the present.?? Sign up for the Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge to create better habits in 2023: https://dailystoic.com/challenge✉️  Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail?? Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.?? Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elder Manage Care has announced its updated creative writing services in Danville California and surrounding areas if you are looking for ways to help your elderly loved one with activities that promote mental and emotional well being. Visit http://eldermanagecare.com (http://eldermanagecare.com) for more information.

"If you are compelled to write, nothing can stop you," said the award-winning Egyptian novelist during a book discussion in Cairo last month. Her latest book "Mortal Designs" was translated by Melanie Megidow and published by the AUC Press http://goo.gl/1A71iN

Larissa Pham is an artist and writer in Brooklyn, New York. Her essays and criticism have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, Guernica, The Nation, Village Voice, and elsewhere. She is the author of Fantasian, an erotic thriller novella. In this episode, Larissa talks about her career evolution and about what it's like for her to Continue Reading...

Celine Song's first feature film \"Past Lives\" was just nominated for best picture at this year's Oscars. Celine joined Tom back when the film first premiered at Sundance and talked about capturing love in an honest and ordinary way, how her own experience inspired the film's story, and what the mystery is in the heart of her film.

Star Trek: Picard producer Akiva Goldsman says they're trying to be thoughtful of how current events affect storytelling for season 2, and Next Gen is out NOW on Pluto TV and you should definitely go watch it. Plus history!

Ellie Huxtable's Atuin makes your shell history magical, Dmitry Kudryavtsev writes why he thinks engineers should focus on writing, LazyVim promises to transform your Neovim setup into a full-fleged IDE, Geoff Graham shares with Smashing Magazine how he writes CSS in 2023 & Brad Fitzpatrick collects a public list of bad issue track behaviors.

Join Emma Dhesi as she helps turn readers into writers with a unique blend of interviews, personal experience and lessons learned from other writers.She guides you through the emotional minefield of writing a novel, how you can improve your craft, how to keep your big vision at the forefront of everything you do - and how to enjoy the ride along the way. Short and sweet, every episode has the potential to get your writing career off to a flying start!Links: Emma's website Premade Book Covers - Bookcoverzone.comThe Cover Collection Prolific Works - free ebook giveawaysCritique CircleStoryOrigin (storyoriginapp.com) Line Editing Made SimpleKick-start your editing for free!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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Halifax's poet laureate is leading a workshop that reflects on rousing the imagination during these strange times. Sue Goyette shares her pandemic writing experience and talks about the importance of creating through crisis.

Halifax's poet laureate is leading a workshop that reflects on rousing the imagination during these strange times. Sue Goyette shares her pandemic writing experience and talks about the importance of creating through crisis.

"Formerly published as Writing documented papers."

"Formerly published as Writing documented papers."

Steck-Vaughn Adult Education Advisory Council, Donna D. Amstutz ... [et al.]

In this podcast Vlad Mackevic analyses the problem of Free Choice of Topic in Academic Writing.

Writing abstractions in tests can be surprisingly similar to storytelling. The most masterful stories are those where the author has stripped away all of the extra information, and given you just enough knowledge to be immersed and aware of what is going on. But striking that balance can be tricky, both in storytelling and abstractions in tests. Too much information and you risk overwhelming the reader. Too little and they won't understand why things are operating the way they are. Today, Stephanie and Joel get into some of the more controversial practices around testing, why people use them, and how to strike the right balance with your information. They discuss the most common motivations for introducing abstractions, from improved readability to simplifying the test's purpose and the types of tests where they are most likely to introduce abstractions. Our hosts also reflect on how they feel about different abstractions in tests - like custom matchers and shared examples - outlining when they reach for them, and the tradeoffs and benefits that come with each. To learn more about how to find the perfect level of abstraction, be sure to tune in!Key Points From This Episode:What's new in Joel's world; mocking out screens for processes or a new bit of UI.The new tool Stephanie's using for reading on the web: Reader by Readwise.Today's topic: controversial practices around testing.How Stephanie and Joel feel about looping through arrays and having IT blocks for each.The most common motivations for introducing abstractions or helper methods into your tests.Pros and cons of factories as abstractions in testing.Types of tests where Joel and Stephanie are more likely to introduce abstractions.Using page objects in system tests to improve user experience.Finding the balance between too little and too much information with abstraction in testing.Why Stephanie has been enjoying fancier matchers like RSpecs.Top uses of custom matchers, especially for specialized error messaging.Why Stephanie prefers custom matchers over shared examples.Using helper methods as a lighter version of abstraction.Differences and similarities between abstractions in tests versus application code.A reminder to keep your goals in mind when using abstraction.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Reader by ReadwiseWhy factoriesWhy not factoriesCapybara at a single level of abstractionWriting custom RSpec matchersValue objects shared examples'DRY is about knowledge'Joel Quenneville on LinkedInSupport The Bike Shed

Writing abstractions in tests can be surprisingly similar to storytelling. The most masterful stories are those where the author has stripped away all of the extra information, and given you just enough knowledge to be immersed and aware of what is going on. But striking that balance can be tricky, both in storytelling and abstractions in tests. Too much information and you risk overwhelming the reader. Too little and they won't understand why things are operating the way they are. Today, Stephanie and Joel get into some of the more controversial practices around testing, why people use them, and how to strike the right balance with your information. They discuss the most common motivations for introducing abstractions, from improved readability to simplifying the test's purpose and the types of tests where they are most likely to introduce abstractions. Our hosts also reflect on how they feel about different abstractions in tests - like custom matchers and shared examples - outlining when they reach for them, and the tradeoffs and benefits that come with each. To learn more about how to find the perfect level of abstraction, be sure to tune in!Key Points From This Episode:What's new in Joel's world; mocking out screens for processes or a new bit of UI.The new tool Stephanie's using for reading on the web: Reader by Readwise.Today's topic: controversial practices around testing.How Stephanie and Joel feel about looping through arrays and having IT blocks for each.The most common motivations for introducing abstractions or helper methods into your tests.Pros and cons of factories as abstractions in testing.Types of tests where Joel and Stephanie are more likely to introduce abstractions.Using page objects in system tests to improve user experience.Finding the balance between too little and too much information with abstraction in testing.Why Stephanie has been enjoying fancier matchers like RSpecs.Top uses of custom matchers, especially for specialized error messaging.Why Stephanie prefers custom matchers over shared examples.Using helper methods as a lighter version of abstraction.Differences and similarities between abstractions in tests versus application code.A reminder to keep your goals in mind when using abstraction.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Reader by ReadwiseWhy factoriesWhy not factoriesCapybara at a single level of abstractionWriting custom RSpec matchersValue objects shared examples'DRY is about knowledge'Joel Quenneville on LinkedInSupport The Bike Shed

Writing abstractions in tests can be surprisingly similar to storytelling. The most masterful stories are those where the author has stripped away all of the extra information, and given you just enough knowledge to be immersed and aware of what is going on. But striking that balance can be tricky, both in storytelling and abstractions in tests. Too much information and you risk overwhelming the reader. Too little and they won't understand why things are operating the way they are. Today, Stephanie and Joel get into some of the more controversial practices around testing, why people use them, and how to strike the right balance with your information. They discuss the most common motivations for introducing abstractions, from improved readability to simplifying the test's purpose and the types of tests where they are most likely to introduce abstractions. Our hosts also reflect on how they feel about different abstractions in tests - like custom matchers and shared examples - outlining when they reach for them, and the tradeoffs and benefits that come with each. To learn more about how to find the perfect level of abstraction, be sure to tune in!Key Points From This Episode:What's new in Joel's world; mocking out screens for processes or a new bit of UI.The new tool Stephanie's using for reading on the web: Reader by Readwise.Today's topic: controversial practices around testing.How Stephanie and Joel feel about looping through arrays and having IT blocks for each.The most common motivations for introducing abstractions or helper methods into your tests.Pros and cons of factories as abstractions in testing.Types of tests where Joel and Stephanie are more likely to introduce abstractions.Using page objects in system tests to improve user experience.Finding the balance between too little and too much information with abstraction in testing.Why Stephanie has been enjoying fancier matchers like RSpecs.Top uses of custom matchers, especially for specialized error messaging.Why Stephanie prefers custom matchers over shared examples.Using helper methods as a lighter version of abstraction.Differences and similarities between abstractions in tests versus application code.A reminder to keep your goals in mind when using abstraction.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Reader by ReadwiseWhy factoriesWhy not factoriesCapybara at a single level of abstractionWriting custom RSpec matchersValue objects shared examples'DRY is about knowledge'Joel Quenneville on LinkedInSupport The Bike Shed

Writing abstractions in tests can be surprisingly similar to storytelling. The most masterful stories are those where the author has stripped away all of the extra information, and given you just enough knowledge to be immersed and aware of what is going on. But striking that balance can be tricky, both in storytelling and abstractions in tests. Too much information and you risk overwhelming the reader. Too little and they won't understand why things are operating the way they are. Today, Stephanie and Joel get into some of the more controversial practices around testing, why people use them, and how to strike the right balance with your information. They discuss the most common motivations for introducing abstractions, from improved readability to simplifying the test's purpose and the types of tests where they are most likely to introduce abstractions. Our hosts also reflect on how they feel about different abstractions in tests - like custom matchers and shared examples - outlining when they reach for them, and the tradeoffs and benefits that come with each. To learn more about how to find the perfect level of abstraction, be sure to tune in!Key Points From This Episode:What's new in Joel's world; mocking out screens for processes or a new bit of UI.The new tool Stephanie's using for reading on the web: Reader by Readwise.Today's topic: controversial practices around testing.How Stephanie and Joel feel about looping through arrays and having IT blocks for each.The most common motivations for introducing abstractions or helper methods into your tests.Pros and cons of factories as abstractions in testing.Types of tests where Joel and Stephanie are more likely to introduce abstractions.Using page objects in system tests to improve user experience.Finding the balance between too little and too much information with abstraction in testing.Why Stephanie has been enjoying fancier matchers like RSpecs.Top uses of custom matchers, especially for specialized error messaging.Why Stephanie prefers custom matchers over shared examples.Using helper methods as a lighter version of abstraction.Differences and similarities between abstractions in tests versus application code.A reminder to keep your goals in mind when using abstraction.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Reader by ReadwiseWhy factoriesWhy not factoriesCapybara at a single level of abstractionWriting custom RSpec matchersValue objects shared examples'DRY is about knowledge'Joel Quenneville on LinkedInSupport The Bike Shed

In today's episode, I talk to Maxwell Ivey, the Blind Blogger, about his childhood spent in his family run carnival. It taught him a lot about life generally, and also give him the skills he would need as an independent blind person.Skills like seeing past his ego and asking for, and accepting, help where he needed it. Or, of asking for what you want, not just what you need. As Max says, if you don't ask someone you don't give them the opportunity to say yes!We talk about how writing, and being creative generally, is good for your mental health. It makes you feel good about yourself and lets you connect with others who 'get' you.A big component of what Max teaches is to look for the positive in life and he gives me examples of when he's been challenged and had to work hard to see the positive in a situation - but it's always there if you look for it.This is so relevant to you as a writer because there will be times that you don't like what you write, or an agent rejects your manuscript or short story. How will you navigate those challenging times so that you come out the other side still in tact?He gives advice on how to start and run a blog or podcast, so if that's something you've been thinking about, this interview is a great listen.Max is building a network called the WYE Network (What's Your Excuse) with the aim of helping disabled people start and publish their own podcast, and support the disability community.As always, you'll find all links in the show notes.Links:The Blind Blogger - Helping you share your story and grow your passion through the power of TV, radio, and podcast interviews.What's Your Excuse Show - What's Your Excuse? Network (wyexcuse.com)Leading You Out of the Darkness Into the Light: A Blind Man's Inspirational Guide to Success - Maxwell IveyMobility Matters 2022Connect with Maxwell:Maxwell Ivey (@maxwellivey) / Twitter(19) The Blind Blogger | FacebookEmail: [email protected] Editing Blueprint A Step-By-Step Plan To Making Your Novels Publishable Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/emmadhesi)

ix, 224 pages : 20 cm

ix, 224 pages : 20 cm

ix, 224 pages : 20 cm