S.A. Swanson

Intergalactic writer/editor covering business, tech, shiny things. Obliterator of corporate jargon.

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

And thank you @LukeVBurns for excellent notes that helped incinerate structure problems and needless words!

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

Do Michael Bay’s apocalyptic infernos ever make you wonder, “Why aren’t the actors’ faces melting like hot cheese?” You'll find answers to that burning (oh yes I did) question in my piece for @PointsinCase! https://t.co/KHlwwve1Nl

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

@NFLDraftTalker Thanks, helpful to know! Will get even busier soon, as more road-trip spring breakers arrive today. My family members said they waited in a McDonalds drive-thru line for about 20 minutes today (somewhere in Georgia) before they could place order. Lots of ppl still en route to FL

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

@solostove I'm working on a brief article that mentions your company — hoping to include some photos. Just DM'd you about it, thanks!

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

@haleymbryant I bet she had you at "time optimized"😆. It's less of a sales pitch and more like a cry for help with marketing content & strategy!

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

For journalists who lost jobs (or freelance revenue) during past few months & want to do content marketing work, this could be really useful

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

@SEIA I'd like to interview someone at your association for a feature about solar industry, but having trouble getting response. Deadline next week. Who should I contact? Thanks!

[Block Club Chicago @BlockClubCHI]

More than 1,000 Chicagoans are planning a Bon Jovi sing-along from their windows on Saturday. https://t.co/haMTIot39w

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

@NorthShoreWeb Do you need N95 masks, and if so, how can people donate them? It will help to let ppl in Chicago & north suburbs know how/where to give their masks to your hospitals

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

@bclund For instrumental/acoustic guitar, try William Tyler (@williamtylertn) -- his music made recent drive thru Yellowstone even more beautiful

[Jacob Shamsian ⚖️ @JayShams]

"I remember this one keeper who came back one day and a gull had drawn blood diving at him. Scoured his scalp. Other birds like terns could be nasty, but seagulls would dive-bomb you and crap on you and all sorts." https://t.co/02KoLmlyE7

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

Speaking of books, I expect to see this piece in the next "Best of @mcsweeneys" collection. Instant classic, @shadesofgreaves!

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

@nicoledruz Not surprised, since you are very supportive w/ your online classmates too!

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

@LucieHFrost Thanks Lucie! So glad we are part of the same satire-nerd tribe

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

@KaraPlatoni @WIREDScience Outstanding!! Big congrats to you & bring on the nerdly news!

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

@Iren_Horrors your Edgar Allan Poe artwork is amazing!!! My Poe tribute is a silly one, but at least we finally get the Raven's point of view : ) https://t.co/InKcun4F3Z

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

Also, the Raven misspelled Poe's name while he was rage-typing, but will probably correct soon (hunt & peck typing is slow going).

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

#EdgarAllanPoe had much to say about a particular dreary night. This long-lost document from the Raven finally sets the record straight. https://t.co/xIwFCkSz1V

[S.A. Swanson @saswanson]

This @PCMag article has specific ways to improve STEM events for girls. Also underscores why that's needed. One source says: "You have no idea how many diversity and women-centered events I've attended that were led or hosted by mostly white men."

[Esther Schindler @estherschindler]

How do you know if your #STEM events for girls are succeeding? What's the best way for you to present information that prepares girls for tech field careers? @estherschindler asked experts for advice. https://t.co/AkyJOv36PD