Published inThe Writing Cooperative·PinnedMember-onlyMy Most Public Failure as a WriterI made a massive blunder in a feature about forged masterpieces. Dealing with the fallout has made me a better writer and mentor. — The call with my editor lasted only a couple of minutes. But I was sure it would mark the end of my burgeoning career as a journalist. How could I've let such a stupid mistake slip through? About something so obvious? My stomach was churning, and I broke into cold…Failure5 min readFailure5 min read
Published inThe Writing Cooperative·Jul 19Member-onlyBeyond Quantity: How to Craft a Portfolio That Sets You ApartPractical tips for aspiring non-fiction pros that will avoid burnout. — There's plenty of advice on how to make money as a writer on this platform. Writing on Medium about writing on Medium has become its own genre of meta-non-fiction. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. …Writing Portfolio7 min readWriting Portfolio7 min read
Published inBetter Marketing·Jul 4Member-onlyNavigating the AI Revolution in MarketingFour steps to maximise AI's power while safeguarding brands and addressing ethics — Over six months ago, OpenAI launched ChatGPT to the public. And ever since, marketers seem to be able to talk about little else. LinkedIn creators share endless streams of prompt ideas and new AI tools marketers should try. …Ai In Marketing7 min readAi In Marketing7 min read
Published inAge of Awareness·Apr 5Member-onlyWhy Individual Action MattersPersonal choices are a driving force for systemic change — In the climate debate, systems-level change and individual action are often pitched as opposite approaches. While systemic change focuses on achieving broad societal shifts, such as alternative economic models to capitalism, individual action advocates for driving change through personal decisions. A common argument against the individual action framework is that…Individual Action4 min readIndividual Action4 min read
Published inGlobetrotters·Jan 22Member-onlyHiking Tasmania’s Three Capes TrackThe four-day adventure takes you to the edge of dizzying sea cliffs. — The moment the boat drops off our small group of walkers at Denmans Cove in the Tasman National Park, I know I'll be in for a treat these next four days. …Travel7 min readTravel7 min read
Published inGlobetrotters·Dec 12, 2022Member-onlyGlobetrotter Writer Spotlight — Andrea HoymannG’day from a German expat living in Down Under — Hi Globetrotters. My name is… Andrea Hoymann. I love to travel because… of the sense of perspective it provides. …Spotlight Stories3 min readSpotlight Stories3 min read
Nov 14, 2022Member-onlyLearning how to Budget for the Attention EconomyA self-experiment in managing focus in the information age — The movement is a reflex. As soon as we pause the Netflix show for a quick bathroom and snack break, my hand wanders to my phone, sitting at the ready on the sofa armrest. Within seconds I am scrolling through my Instagram feed, looking at pictures and reels — but…Attention Economy10 min readAttention Economy10 min read
Published inAge of Awareness·Sep 26, 2022Member-only3 Lessons in Activism from the World’s most Effective Animal Rights AdvocateHenry Spira pressured corporate giants and governments to change widespread lab testing practices. — Working in activism and advocacy is tricky. Progress is often painfully slow, and no matter if you work as an individual or are part of a grassroots organization, there are days when it’s hard to remain hopeful and believe that your efforts have a meaningful impact. …Activism7 min readActivism7 min read
Published inClimate Conscious·Jul 31, 2022Member-onlyCoal and Culture: A Tale of Two CitiesFrom Germany’s Ruhr Valley to the Hunter Valley in Australia. Why structural change needs to look different in countries with a colonial past. — I grew up in a mining city in Germany right in the heart of the Ruhr Valley — an amalgamation of municipalities that make up the largest urban area in the country. …Climate Action6 min readClimate Action6 min read
Published inForge·Apr 3, 2022Member-onlyMastering the Art of Ambling Into MinimalismThe 3 principles I used to free myself from excess stuff without making it a burden on the planet — Moving house is one of the rare occasions in life when we are brought face to face with the reality of all our belongings — right down to the contents of the bottom kitchen drawer. After a few days of wrapping Ikea glasses and packing boxes, I was ready to…Minimalism6 min readMinimalism6 min read
