The co-founder of Rolling Stone magazine was removed from the Rock Hall Board after making sexist and racist remarks in an interview about his new book — I recently wrote a story about my debut as a music journalist and how I flunked it because I took on the job before I was knowledgeable and prepared to embrace the diversity and eclecticism required to address any music genre. Influential music tycoons like Jan Wenner can make or…

My name is Legion for we are many — We start to write these words Before Summer ends We will break them free like tears in the falling rain We hear our surrogates inside cringing and wailing We let words storm our gates and the legion ascends They flock like swallows to a memento of winter snow A silent whisper…

A glimpse into the ordinary life of a cat dad: from poop-scooping to paw-kissing and more — I never thought I’d be writing a story about my daily life as a cat poop cleaner, but here I am, ready to spill the beans before it’s time for yet another scoop in Her Majesty’s Palace of Litter. You see, my tabby cat named Mia is not just your…

How to write stories that stand the test of time — After two decades of publishing online, I know that evergreen content is the new black for creators. Never before, like in today’s creator economy, has this type of content been such a crucial part of a writer’s life Evergreen content vs. ephemeral stories The term evergreen alludes to pine trees, which retain their “evergreen” leaves…

Exploring the diverse storytelling of Alchemy authors — As we embark on a new week following Alchemy Publications’ debut on September 8, we’re thrilled to commemorate the talented authors who have contributed their remarkable stories to our growing writing consortium. Today, we’re handpicking one story published last week in each of our rosters. Engage Her Future Self is Helping Her Through Early Challenges

Remnants of a weeping willow — I’m the deluge of summer past I’m the ruin of my derelict tree I’m the deadwood on the levee I’m the last vessel on the quay I’m the hangman on your deck leave me and I’ll be on my way © Rui Alves, September 2023 I wrote this piece on…

Sharing my personal experience on how to harness your creative energy, boost productivity, and achieve success. — I usually begin my coaching courses by writing on the board my equation for living a stress-free life and achieving peak performance. It goes like this: Energy equals mindfulness times the speed of insight squared. Then I ask my students to share their thoughts and try to solve the equation…

My teen angst throwback to the grit and glory of Nirvana’s Swan Song before In Utero is reissued for its 30th anniversary in October — In Utero is Nirvana’s swan song. I was 15 when it was originally released on September 21, 1993. The no-frills sonic rawness of Nirvana’s third album was greeted by critics and fans with equal measures of shock and awe, as Steve Albini’s recording exposed every primal nuance of Kurt Cobain’s…

My thoughts on the red wine flood that wreaked havoc on a small rural town here in Portugal — Even though I’ve lived abroad for several years, being Portuguese, I’ve always had a deep connection to the land and its. culture. As a child, I would help collect the precious grapes from my grandparents’ vineyards. I’d love stepping into the wine press with all the men and singing while…