Alex Carrick’s Blog

Amidst all the finger-wagging, incredulity, outrage, shock, indignation, humor and drama in the Mayor Rob Ford saga there are many potential outcomes, two of them horrendous. In either case, the Mayor himself would be the victim, but the city would be forced to live forever with the consequences. First is the possibility that some supposedly […]

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LATEST: (rating system comprised of stinks/sinks/floats/flies) Ghost Rider (2007) October 8, 2011 Ridiculous graphic novel nonsense about a biker indentured to the devil who turns on his employer. So over the top, Evel Knievel couldn’t stick a landing. But who doesn’t want to see Nicolas Cage burst into flames? There are times I think old […]

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This is a one-page synopsis of why the new world of e-book publishing is so exciting. You’re someone who feels compelled to write (a novel, short stories, poetry, social commentary, etc.) and you want to reach an audience. What follows is a combination overview and how-to listing that provides guidance in five easy-to-remember steps. CONTENT […]

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The further I get into the personal writing, as opposed to my economic articles, the more I’m confronted with the question, “How has writing changed me?” A further consideration is whether or not the alterations have been in a good way. I don’t have any doubt about it. Composing my short stories has taken me […]

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The following are 20 key points I would stress if I were addressing an audience or speaking  to a classroom on the subject of social media, its importance and influence.  (1) The key sites, so far, are Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn. (2) We’re in the pioneering days for setting up personal accounts on such sites and understanding their role and importance. (3) […]

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It has come as a complete surprise to me how much I like social networking over the Internet. My favourite is Twitter due to the speed, immediacy and access to people all over the world. Hashtag groups (#writechat, #storycraft, #scriptchat) have been particularly rewarding for finding people with the same interests and concerns. I also […]

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