The Autumn Star

I've noticed an increase in the number of job posting and freelance gigs that call for a copywriter to also do some level of image creation or design work. I've been asked more than once, "How are your Photoshop skills?" Me? Photoshop? via GIPHY I know sites like Canva and PicMonkey make the process of creating images a lot easier, but I still have a few issues with this trend. #1 It seems to be a one-way street.  I haven't run across a lot of designers being asked to write copy. And you know why? Because designers are notoriously bad at writing copy. No offense, designers. You guys are amazing at what you do. I have nothing but respect for your skills, because Lord knows I don't have them. But I've yet to meet a great designer who was also a decent copywriter. So why are writers suddenly being asked to pull double duty? My suspicion is that people value copywriters a little less than designers. Why? Because we're all taught how to write...

These are words that I'm pretty sure I created, or that were created with friends. Cake pops (adj) - When something is beyond awesome.  example: This essay on 19th century existential poets is totally cake pops!  Tinkerbitches (n) - Those ex-girlfriends or "just friends" girls who hover around your boyfriend, wreaking havoc and potentially trying to destroy you (or at least your relationship).  example: Your bf's ex keeps calling? That girl is a total tinkerbitch.  Memorygram (v) - When you apply a sense of emotion over a memory, to make the memory more palatable or more entertaining. Most common is the "rose-colored" lens.  example: Last summer's vacation sucked, but when Dad tells the story he Memorygrams it.  Mailencholy (adj) - That feeling you get when you realize all the new emails in your inbox are SPAM or junk mail.  example: A deep sense of mailencholy came over me when I realized the 5 new emails in my inbox were promotions and po...