The Power of Praise
'I can live for two months on a good compliment.'
--Mark Twain. You can review earlier mentions of our favorite snowy haired bard here.
Working With Words
A weblog devoted to spurring a conversation among those who use words to varying degrees in their daily work. Hosted by John Ettorre, a Cleveland-based writer and editor. Please email me at: john.ettorre@gmail.com. "There comes a time when you realize that everything is a dream, and only those things preserved in writing have any possibility of being real." --James Salter
Monday, May 25, 2009
'I can live for two months on a good compliment.'
--Mark Twain. You can review earlier mentions of our favorite snowy haired bard here.
About Me
- Name: John Ettorre
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
I'm a Cleveland, Ohio-based writer, editor and writing coach, with more than 25 years of experience, including stints in Chicago and Washington, D.C. My work has appeared in more than 100 print and online publications, from the New York Times and the Christian Science Monitor to local and regional publications. My work has been recognized by awards (including an Emmy) from four journalism groups.
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2 Comments:
Love it!
I'll try to remember to compliment you every two months, Michelle.
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