This blog examines storytelling through the strange, haunting lens of Andy Weir’s “The Egg,” a tiny tale that resonates with something cosmic. My failed attempt
The Egg, a fictional short story by Andy Weir, first appeared on his website, Galactanet, on August 15, 2009. It remains his most famous work,
The fear of public speaking is a shared form of anxiety. It can range from slight nervousness to paralyzing fear and panic, trembling hands, sweaty
Why Showing is the Secret to a Killer Story! One of the most potent techniques when writing is showing rather than telling. Showing invites readers
A speech I presented on “calorie deception” proved to me that the general public understands more about nutrition than science and policymakers would like to
The underlying fear of public speaking is the judgment or negative evaluation by others, but with preparation and persistence, you overcome it. Here is what
By Phil Méthot and Richard Tardif Are you looking for a fun way to improve communication and build skills to help your career? Pointe-Claire Toastmasters allows
In the noisy world of content creation, clichés are the equivalent of static on a radio station—distracting, annoying, and entirely avoidable. Phrases like “Data is
Research led by Andrew C. Gallup, associate professor of psychology at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, suggests that yawning has a brain-cooling function. “Brain temperature rises during times
I stepped out of my military duties in Canada in ‘82, carrying high hopes for a future as a journalist, writer, editor—and, one day, the
Richard Tardif is an award-winning investigative journalist, editor, bestselling author of seven books, and the publisher of Smiling Eyes Press.
Known for transforming first drafts into inspiring bestselling books and bland essays into persuasive speeches, the prolific writer offers professional publishing services for those with a resonating desire for transformation.
Richard’s background includes 25 years of reporting on the health and fitness industry, cybersecurity, Internet safety, Canadian Indigenous relations, and the newspaper industry’s transformation.
