Calvin J Henninger

Staff Writer for City of South Salt Lake

Freelance writer/editor & social media dude. Building a bridge between social media and traditional lit.

[D. A. Powell @Powell_DA]

For my seminar, I've asked students to sit and look at the same tree for an hour each week then write for 15 to 20 minutes. In the instructions, I wrote, "become the tree's biographer." (The whole poetry course is organized around trees)

[Calvin J Henninger @henninger_j]

When you're writing fiction, you face constant up-front rejection, which helps you sharpen your craft and eventually get published.

When marketing, you're ensured "publication", but rejection (by the audience or your company) holds dire consequences.

#writing #marketing

[Mike Allton | The AI Hat @mike_allton]

We must LET GO
of the life we have planned
so as to ACCEPT
the one that is waiting for us.

- Joseph Campbell

#StarWars #QuoteOfTheDay #Motivation

[Calvin J Henninger @henninger_j]

Anyone got any tips on #freelancewriting gigs (preferably non-mill)? I have some experience, but definitely looking for more.

Thanks in advance!

[Calvin J Henninger @henninger_j]

Another blog for ya.

With marketing veering more and more in the direction of personalized, caring messages for customers, we may have gone too far.

Read it here: https://t.co/8gApdRPgrE

@GoldenBloggerz @allthoseblogs @BloggerLS

#marketing

[Calvin J Henninger @henninger_j]

Once an idea reaches a large enough audience, it tends to become stale, predictable, boring. The goal of #marketing is to reach the largest possible audience while remaining fresh.

#writers have the same goal: sell without selling out.

[Chris Bryant @The_ChrisBryant]

@B2the7 @chevd80 @JKatzaman @southbaysome @MikeSchiemer @markwschaefer @ZonteeHou @J_D_Gent @vrajshahspeaks @BigTentSocial @darcydeleon @cgritmon @LoneDigiMarketr @bobbylehew @FindTroy @jessikaphillips @AdventureGlass @NotOkThatsOk @alberMoire @nowsourcing My #1 tip is be genuinely interested in helping and providing value to your audience (customers, potential customers) with NO expectations.

Easier said than done when revenue is needed to stay in business, but I’ve found this to be massively high impact. It’s just a long game.

[Calvin J Henninger @henninger_j]

Whatever you're #writing, try to be deliberate. The audience can always tell when you've spent time crafting a compelling story, believable/sympathetic characters, etc. that all lock into place together.

[Calvin J Henninger @henninger_j]

@Danger_Slater Not trying to be a dick, but isn't that kind of, like, the purpose of your job? Stop people from stealing shit?

[Paul Castain @paulcastain]

I keep coming across LinkedIn advice suggesting that we “add value” What does “adding value” mean to you, and how do you suggest we do that?

[Calvin J Henninger @henninger_j]

Finally *officially* moving out to #SLC! Anyone have suggestions for places to eat/things to do (I know, I know, there's skiing and mountains!)

[Jessica Valenti @JessicaValenti]

As the mom of a former preemie, just a reminder to GET YOUR FLU SHOT. It's not just about you.

[Pat Foran @pdforan]

"He'll never finish his last sculpture of you, leave you alabaster, leave you ghost-pale and perfect, his patrons will say, *perfect*."

"*..undone and perfect..*" 💔❤️

From Being the Murdered Muse in GHOSTS OF YOU by @loki_writes @okaydonkeymag

get it: https://t.co/qaDcaih4Ct

[Calvin J Henninger @henninger_j]

@radkejen Trying to finish up a blog talking about customer-focused Vs. Product-focused marketing.

[Dr. Bill Holohan SC @BillHolohanSC]

A history lesson for people who think that history doesn't matter:
What's the big deal about railroad tracks?
The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number.
Why was that gauge used?
Well, because that's the way

[Calvin J Henninger @henninger_j]

Do you ever have something that you're dreading, but you know will be good for you in the long run? Then, due to forces beyond your control, you can't do it?

Kind of makes me feel robbed, relieved and guilty all at the same time. Weird.

[Lauren Davis @WriterLDavis]

Just a friendly reminder that it is an honor, a privilege to be a reader or editor for someone else's work. When we give feedback we are doing hard work, but we are also being granted a unique level of trust.

[Calvin J Henninger @henninger_j]

Idea for an ad:

Post-apocalyptic,

Bunch of skinny dudes with long hair, torn clothing and greasy beards.

They bust into a store and find a 12-pack of #coke.

CCR starts playing and they're now a happy hippie gathering.

Someone drinks the last Coke.

Recommence carnage.

[Alberto Gómez @alberMoire]

A1

I see some participants overusing and abusing the hashtags. Maybe they participate, but also it can turn noisy and annoying, sometimes even SPAMMY.

#TwitterSmarter