by Tweed Editing | Sep 3, 2012 | frivolity, WPA: Writing Progress Administration
It’s Labor Day weekend in the United States, and I’m finding that I actually do have time to enjoy the holiday. This is no small achievement. Since you readers are academics, I’m guessing you’re pretty familiar with quasi–free time. Our work is...
by Tweed Editing | Jul 1, 2011 | frivolity, WPA: Writing Progress Administration
Happy Fourth of July, all! If I might make one suggestion, take some time this weekend to ponder how good it would feel to be independent of that writing project you’ve been meaning to wrap up. I’ll do the same. Enjoy the holiday! —Katie P.S. This image is...
by Tweed Editing | Oct 4, 2010 | frivolity, WPA: Writing Progress Administration
In the interest of writers everywhere, the Writing Progress Administration now appropriates the classic British wartime poster. Download the large graphic for your computer wallpaper (standard, widescreen), and print the white-backgrounded, letter-sized PDF to post...
by Tweed Editing | Sep 30, 2010 | WPA: Writing Progress Administration
The Writing Progress Administration is back to encourage writers to set up writing projects in small increments and then knock ’em down—er, write ’em down. Taking baby steps is always easier than trying to tackle a behemoth project all at once. So see how small you...
by Tweed Editing | Sep 27, 2010 | WPA: Writing Progress Administration
Good morning! It’s time for another installment in the Writing Progress Administration’s propaganda series, inspired by the New Deal social agency that put millions back to work and kept the United States proud and productive. This time, I offer relief in...
by Tweed Editing | Sep 22, 2010 | WPA: Writing Progress Administration
ATTENTION, CITIZEN WRITERS: The Writing Progress Administration returns with two new posters and computer wallpapers to motivate the diligent writing public. Research, the Best Ammunition updates the classic notion that the pen is mightier than the sword. A well-read...