Writing Archives - Christopher S. Penn Marketing Blog

You Ask, I Answer: What Writing Samples Should Be In Your Portfolio?

by Christopher S Penn | Apr 18, 2018 | Careers, Jobs, Marketing, Public Relations, Video, Writing, YouTube

Rob asks, “What writing samples should I have ready if I’m applying for jobs in the PR industry?” Disclosure: I no longer work in the PR industry, and even when I did, I was doing marketing technology. It’s possible things have changed. PR is...

Three Power Writing Tips for National Novel Writing Month

by Christopher S Penn | Nov 1, 2017 | AI, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Technology, Writing

While I’m not participating, a number of friends plan to participate in National Novel Writing Month, or #NaNoWriMo. For me, once I’ve built an outline, the hardest part of writing is the actual writing, putting words on paper. To help those participating, I’m sharing...

Instantly Convert Mind Maps Into eBooks, Presentations, and Content

by Christopher S Penn | May 4, 2017 | Advertising, Content, Creative, Marketing, Marketing Technology, Technology, Writing

I love the power that mind maps give us to organize our thoughts. Unlike traditional outlining, mind maps let us rearrange our thoughts easily and see connections between different ideas. Mind maps are one of my secrets to productivity – I find I’m able to...