Most of us probably expected an election similar to ones we’ve experienced in the past: a rowdy primary that finally settles down to each party picking a Senator or Governor (maybe a Congressman) whom the...
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OK – Time to sum up the decisions you need to make with regard to your self-publishing effort. Before doing any of this, remember the fundamental question you should have answered long ago, namely: What is...
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When it comes to debates, voters across the political spectrum are generally united in their disapproval of what goes on when candidates gather together in front of a live audience and TV cameras to confront...
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In the last entry to this series, I spelled out the distribution options for someone self-publishing an e-book. Just to sum up, while those looking for online global distribution of print books really have...
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Continuing on with our discussion of Aristotle’s three Modes of Persuasion: while most people can spot when a speaker is delivering a logical (logos-based) or emotional (pathos-based) argument, ethos is a...
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One of the most important rhetorical strategies for controlling debate is to set expectations, for yourself an others, in a way that maximizes your chances of success and – if appropriate –...
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