Commercializing my efforts is not an option. Unlike Sophocles, there is no failing with honor if I stay true to my goals, and my readers. — What you do is, of course, up to you. It’s not your reflection I see in the mirror every morning. Last month, I published what could fairly be considered the first iteration of this article. On the Beauty of Writing When You’re Addicted to Money Truth be told, though, my money happens as a direct result of my addictions (and prudent focus). It’s a distinct but…joeleisenberg.medium.com

Everyone starts somewhere, but when professional achievement is earmarked by one platform’s definition of success, you only hurt yourself if that’s where you hang your hat. — I want to talk you up, not down. Though it may appear my words are meant to dissuade you, my intention is to inspire you. Most of us have heard about the vaunted $100 Medium mark, a “milestone” that less than 10% of writers earn on this platform.

I will never tell you how much I earn. I will tell you I’ve written and published on the platform with consistency and the money has followed. — Introduction I’ve said it before and more than once: How much money I earn is nobody’s business, and I have no great need to publicly share how wonderful and talented I am. Writers, It’s Like Sex: The More You Boast About How Huge You Are, the Less You Have. Anyone want to take this bet?joeleisenberg.medium.com

The Manhattan landmark was one of the first U.S. settlements composed of primarily African-American property owners. — Author’s Note This article is based on New York City historical records. Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets: Central Park Conservancy (CentralParkNYC.com), Statue of Liberty’s “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus, CBSNews.com, Google.com, and Pix11.com.

The formula has always worked. Thing is, some of us have morals and choose not to lie about our efforts or results. — The turn of phrase in the title of this piece is entirely deliberate. To the truth-challeged gurus on this site who exaggerate or outright invent their personal writing and “side hustle” earnings, your marketing seams are showing. Oh, I almost forgot. Of course I’m calling you exactly what you think…

Blake Lemoine was placed on administrative leave by Google due to his claims of the company’s AI-driven language model, LaMDA, being “sentient.” The conversation has shifted. — Author’s Note Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets: Wired.com, The Washington Post, BusinessInsider.com, The Indian Express, Medium.com, and The Times of Israel. Introduction In a June 17 Steven Levy interview with Blake Lemoine for Wired.com, titled “Blake Lemoine Says Google’s LaMDA AI Faces ‘Bigotry’,” Levy introduced the the…

David Cronenberg’s Palme d’Or-nominated “Crimes of the Future” played host to walkouts at its Cannes screening. The body horror genre has rarely been so graphically, and originally, explored. — David Cronenberg’s “Crimes of the Future” is easily my favorite film of 2022, and depending on the day may well place on the list of my ten favorites of all-time. It is among the boldest films I’ve ever seen, containing themes of sex and pain, the tenuous nature of the…

Bestselling author James Patterson openly addressed an issue many older white writers have been discussing amongst themselves. And then he apologized. — I am delving into a sensitive area with this piece, and doing so to spur honest conversation. I only ask that you read the entire article before commenting. Onward. I don’t buy a word of Patterson’s apology. James Patterson Apologizes After Backlash: "I Absolutely Do Not Believe That Racism Is Practiced… UPDATE: Author James Paterson issued a straightforward apology today for comments he recently made to the Sunday Times…deadline.com

The first iteration of Gene Roddenberry’s legendary space saga was a Desilu production. — Author’s Note Linked information within this article is attributed to the following outlets: Newsweek.com, FactTrek.com, Wikipedia.org, HITC.com, ShowBiz Cheat Sheet, Amazon.com, the Lucy Desi Museum, and Imgur.com. Introduction Many articles have been written about the role of Lucille Ball in the production of Gene Roddenberry’s original “Star Trek” series.