Dispatch

Here you'll find my short form Dispatch blog posts. Each week I gather and send them out to my newsletter community in the Sunday Roundup.
Apr
26
People reading exhibit labels in a museum

#10 Why study public history over history

The field of public history looks outwards more than traditional history. I thoroughly enjoyed my time studying public history and
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Apr
25
A man in a blue shirt wears headphones while being interviewed by a grey haired man with a camera.

#9 Give the gift of silence in your next interview

When you sit behind the mic, laptop screen or across the desk from your interviewee, they might be a little
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Apr
24
A cup of coffee, blank lined notepad, headphones and keyboard on a light wooden desk.

#8 Writing advice: Set the table the night before

Some people thrive with fastidious writing routines. Others take a looser approach to the creative process. I count myself in
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Apr
23

#7 Weekly Roundup 2024.04.23

Happy Sunday! Welcome to my first Weekly Roundup. On Monday I started an experiment to write 30 blog posts in
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Apr
22
A group of young adult friends around a fire on the beach

#6 Gather your Creative Clan around you

Surrounding ourselves with like-minded creative folk elevates and empowers our own artistic endeavours. I call them my Creative Clan. Each
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Apr
21
#5 Our biggest fans and worst critics are both wrong

#5 Our biggest fans and worst critics are both wrong

When we receive feedback on something we did, created or said we often heed the strongest sentiments for or against
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Apr
20
A phone screen showing several apps including Microsoft Teams, Gmail and Maps.

#4 Microsoft Teams interview hack: Find your questions with a keyword

When conducting interviews over Microsoft Teams, users can generate a transcript of the meeting if the conversation is recorded. As
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Apr
19
Open books lying flat on a table.

#3 The one essential editing rule all writers can use to improve their work

Writing is a marvellous if maddening process. But it is the editing process where we refine and polish our work.
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Apr
18
Two pigs rolling around in the mud.

#2 A bulletproof mantra for nullifying trolls

Simple advice to protect your headspace and conserve your energy online.
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Apr
17
Redhead woman looking at her laptop and smiling.

#1 Create a mini oasis in your inbox with a Nice Stuff Folder

Whether we work in an office, remotely or freelance emails are unavoidable. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by an
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