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Though it would be completely understandable to think so, a knapsack is not "a bag of snacks packed for your nap." A knapsack, as any hiker who speaks in Ye Olde Times jargon will tell you...
Get the full story on knapsack in our Speak Your Highest Comms compendium: wordsworklab.com/resources/sp...
Get the full story on knapsack in our Speak Your Highest Comms compendium: wordsworklab.com/resources/sp...
November 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Though it would be completely understandable to think so, a knapsack is not "a bag of snacks packed for your nap." A knapsack, as any hiker who speaks in Ye Olde Times jargon will tell you...
Get the full story on knapsack in our Speak Your Highest Comms compendium: wordsworklab.com/resources/sp...
Get the full story on knapsack in our Speak Your Highest Comms compendium: wordsworklab.com/resources/sp...
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Thank you, @wordsworklab.bsky.social for providing me with a space to tell this story. This site is a fantastic place for you communication minded folk, for all of us, to explore and share
Remember your favorite teacher and wonder about their journey?
Words Work Lab contributor #writer @salliemander.bsky.social shares her experience about empowering others to express their inner voice: "In Search of Magic: From Writer to Teacher to Writer Onward."
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Words Work Lab contributor #writer @salliemander.bsky.social shares her experience about empowering others to express their inner voice: "In Search of Magic: From Writer to Teacher to Writer Onward."
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November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Thank you, @wordsworklab.bsky.social for providing me with a space to tell this story. This site is a fantastic place for you communication minded folk, for all of us, to explore and share
Remember your favorite teacher and wonder about their journey?
Words Work Lab contributor #writer @salliemander.bsky.social shares her experience about empowering others to express their inner voice: "In Search of Magic: From Writer to Teacher to Writer Onward."
wordsworklab.com/lab-works/in...
Words Work Lab contributor #writer @salliemander.bsky.social shares her experience about empowering others to express their inner voice: "In Search of Magic: From Writer to Teacher to Writer Onward."
wordsworklab.com/lab-works/in...
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Remember your favorite teacher and wonder about their journey?
Words Work Lab contributor #writer @salliemander.bsky.social shares her experience about empowering others to express their inner voice: "In Search of Magic: From Writer to Teacher to Writer Onward."
wordsworklab.com/lab-works/in...
Words Work Lab contributor #writer @salliemander.bsky.social shares her experience about empowering others to express their inner voice: "In Search of Magic: From Writer to Teacher to Writer Onward."
wordsworklab.com/lab-works/in...
On today’s #podcast, Caroline Schor-MacDicken talks with Jake Stormoen to explore how he crafts #stories through performance, world-building, and jewelry making. wordsworklab.com/events/the-p...
Caroline and Jake chat about creating characters and a world he imagines, then brings to life, and more!
Caroline and Jake chat about creating characters and a world he imagines, then brings to life, and more!
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
On today’s #podcast, Caroline Schor-MacDicken talks with Jake Stormoen to explore how he crafts #stories through performance, world-building, and jewelry making. wordsworklab.com/events/the-p...
Caroline and Jake chat about creating characters and a world he imagines, then brings to life, and more!
Caroline and Jake chat about creating characters and a world he imagines, then brings to life, and more!
🍁 With Autumn here it's time for "Tell Me More: Washington Irving" wordsworklab.com/community/a-...
📖 Mostly remembered for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1820), Irving created much more. A prolific #writer, he coined many #words used today, like Knickerbocker. Want the deets?
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📖 Mostly remembered for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1820), Irving created much more. A prolific #writer, he coined many #words used today, like Knickerbocker. Want the deets?
🔦 Visit Words Work Lab
October 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🍁 With Autumn here it's time for "Tell Me More: Washington Irving" wordsworklab.com/community/a-...
📖 Mostly remembered for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1820), Irving created much more. A prolific #writer, he coined many #words used today, like Knickerbocker. Want the deets?
🔦 Visit Words Work Lab
📖 Mostly remembered for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1820), Irving created much more. A prolific #writer, he coined many #words used today, like Knickerbocker. Want the deets?
🔦 Visit Words Work Lab
On today’s show, host Caroline Schor-MacDicken talks with Rich Bernett about getting creative with words, visuals, music, and sound. wordsworklab.com/events/the-w...
#podcasts #music #storytelling #commswithpurpose #communication #content #marketing
#podcasts #music #storytelling #commswithpurpose #communication #content #marketing
October 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
On today’s show, host Caroline Schor-MacDicken talks with Rich Bernett about getting creative with words, visuals, music, and sound. wordsworklab.com/events/the-w...
#podcasts #music #storytelling #commswithpurpose #communication #content #marketing
#podcasts #music #storytelling #commswithpurpose #communication #content #marketing
Enjoy today's inspiring perspective from Words Work Lab communicator contributor, Jennifer Mino-Mirowitz. She writes about the beauty and uniqueness of imperfect, human prose and we couldn't agree more.
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#comms #communication #commswithpurpose #writing
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#comms #communication #commswithpurpose #writing
In Praise of Imperfect, Human Prose
I recently celebrated a milestone birthday and decided to throw a Y2K-themed party because theme parties have no age limits. After the party, I perused the articles and was struck by how different mag...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Enjoy today's inspiring perspective from Words Work Lab communicator contributor, Jennifer Mino-Mirowitz. She writes about the beauty and uniqueness of imperfect, human prose and we couldn't agree more.
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#comms #communication #commswithpurpose #writing
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#comms #communication #commswithpurpose #writing
📺 So you’re watching behind-the-scenes of your fav movie and the director says, “It took us a while to find our MacGuffin.” And you say, “What who now?”
“MacGuffin” was once an #entertainment in-industry term but is used more widely now...Get the story on MacGuffin wordsworklab.com/unpacking-hi...
“MacGuffin” was once an #entertainment in-industry term but is used more widely now...Get the story on MacGuffin wordsworklab.com/unpacking-hi...
October 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
📺 So you’re watching behind-the-scenes of your fav movie and the director says, “It took us a while to find our MacGuffin.” And you say, “What who now?”
“MacGuffin” was once an #entertainment in-industry term but is used more widely now...Get the story on MacGuffin wordsworklab.com/unpacking-hi...
“MacGuffin” was once an #entertainment in-industry term but is used more widely now...Get the story on MacGuffin wordsworklab.com/unpacking-hi...
Whether you’re a new writer, a seasoned writer, or somewhere in between, check out our "Top 11 Tips for Terrific Writing."
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We asked our network of writers and editors what’s most important to them and here's what they said... #commswithpurpose #writing
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We asked our network of writers and editors what’s most important to them and here's what they said... #commswithpurpose #writing
Top 11 Tips for Terrific Writing
We asked some experienced professionals to share what works best to write with intention and purpose. Here’s what rose to the top.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Whether you’re a new writer, a seasoned writer, or somewhere in between, check out our "Top 11 Tips for Terrific Writing."
wordsworklab.com/lab-works/to...
We asked our network of writers and editors what’s most important to them and here's what they said... #commswithpurpose #writing
wordsworklab.com/lab-works/to...
We asked our network of writers and editors what’s most important to them and here's what they said... #commswithpurpose #writing
We’re excited to share the latest podcast episode, featuring Katie Konans! Caroline and Katie talk about connecting with people through curiosity, tapping into your inner child, #storytelling that gets everyday people excited about science and discovery, and more. wordsworklab.com/events/the-w...
October 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We’re excited to share the latest podcast episode, featuring Katie Konans! Caroline and Katie talk about connecting with people through curiosity, tapping into your inner child, #storytelling that gets everyday people excited about science and discovery, and more. wordsworklab.com/events/the-w...
Cliffhanger (aka cliff-hanger). We’re all familiar with the term from books, movies, etc. How did this “to be continued” plot device originate? Visit our Speak Your Highest Comms for the whole story and for other words that have intriguing evolutions: wordsworklab.com/resources/sp... #communication
September 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Cliffhanger (aka cliff-hanger). We’re all familiar with the term from books, movies, etc. How did this “to be continued” plot device originate? Visit our Speak Your Highest Comms for the whole story and for other words that have intriguing evolutions: wordsworklab.com/resources/sp... #communication
On today’s show with @gigi-thibodeau.bsky.social, we talk about using all five senses to inspire creativity, #writing, and the creative process. Hear Caroline and Gigi chat about how to nurture your writing throughout life, plus time travel through memories!
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wordsworklab.com/events/podca... #comms
September 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
On today’s show with @gigi-thibodeau.bsky.social, we talk about using all five senses to inspire creativity, #writing, and the creative process. Hear Caroline and Gigi chat about how to nurture your writing throughout life, plus time travel through memories!
wordsworklab.com/events/podca... #comms
wordsworklab.com/events/podca... #comms
There’s a trend in #content creation that's gaining traction. Communicators are spending more time on sharing the How’s and Why’s of their topics, not just the What. Create a richer connection in your writing: wordsworklab.com/trend-spotti...
#communication #marketing #creators #commswithpurpose
#communication #marketing #creators #commswithpurpose
September 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
There’s a trend in #content creation that's gaining traction. Communicators are spending more time on sharing the How’s and Why’s of their topics, not just the What. Create a richer connection in your writing: wordsworklab.com/trend-spotti...
#communication #marketing #creators #commswithpurpose
#communication #marketing #creators #commswithpurpose
Enjoy A Cup Full O’Laughter on us! Check out Words Work Lab for “phunny photos”, quotes of note, and Tell Me More trivia. Because a little humor goes a long way. wordsworklab.com/community/a-... #humor #funny #communication
September 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Enjoy A Cup Full O’Laughter on us! Check out Words Work Lab for “phunny photos”, quotes of note, and Tell Me More trivia. Because a little humor goes a long way. wordsworklab.com/community/a-... #humor #funny #communication
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These Words Work Lab podcasts and other events are as inspiring as promised! Make time to listen. You'll enjoy it and learn a lot at the same time. #communication #podcasts #storytelling
Have you checked out the Words Work Lab podcast yet? Be inspired by writers, poets, authors, content creators, musicians, and other storytellers who share their personal stories with us. It’s lively, thought-provoking, and often surprising. wordsworklab.com/events/ #communication #podcasts
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Interviews, appearances, and podcast conversations featuring today's communication leaders
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September 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
These Words Work Lab podcasts and other events are as inspiring as promised! Make time to listen. You'll enjoy it and learn a lot at the same time. #communication #podcasts #storytelling
Have you checked out the Words Work Lab podcast yet? Be inspired by writers, poets, authors, content creators, musicians, and other storytellers who share their personal stories with us. It’s lively, thought-provoking, and often surprising. wordsworklab.com/events/ #communication #podcasts
Events
Interviews, appearances, and podcast conversations featuring today's communication leaders
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September 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Have you checked out the Words Work Lab podcast yet? Be inspired by writers, poets, authors, content creators, musicians, and other storytellers who share their personal stories with us. It’s lively, thought-provoking, and often surprising. wordsworklab.com/events/ #communication #podcasts
Welcome to the Words Work Lab podcast! In this short audio snippet, you’ll hear Caroline describe how on each show you’ll hear communicators of all kinds talk about what they’re doing to build connection through meaningful #communication. wordsworklab.com/events/welco...
#podcasts #commswithpurpose
#podcasts #commswithpurpose
The Words Work Lab Podcast: Welcome to the Show
On the Words Work Lab podcast, hear lively, thought-provoking conversations with communicators as we talk about storycrafting and what they’re doing to build connection through communication.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Welcome to the Words Work Lab podcast! In this short audio snippet, you’ll hear Caroline describe how on each show you’ll hear communicators of all kinds talk about what they’re doing to build connection through meaningful #communication. wordsworklab.com/events/welco...
#podcasts #commswithpurpose
#podcasts #commswithpurpose
Check out this hilarious read from @lisampt.bsky.social and Words Work Lab contributor. In her "Five Comms Commandments" she shares her hard-earned wisdom and more than a few wisecracks about what she's learned from a career spanning editing, writing, editorial, PR. wordsworklab.com/lab-works/fi...
Five Comms Commandments: Lessons from Working in Corporate Comms, Academia, and News
No matter what comms work you're doing, in a newsroom, classroom, or corporate office, succeed with our Five Comms Commandments.
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August 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Check out this hilarious read from @lisampt.bsky.social and Words Work Lab contributor. In her "Five Comms Commandments" she shares her hard-earned wisdom and more than a few wisecracks about what she's learned from a career spanning editing, writing, editorial, PR. wordsworklab.com/lab-works/fi...
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"Shared by all [communicators] is the challenge of compelling storytelling and communicating with intention...."
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Strategic Communicators. Marketers. Media Makers. Writers. Authors. Content Creators.
We believe all communicators have more in common than ever before. All care about compelling storytelling and communicating with intention. Be inspired with Words Work Lab. wordsworklab.com/join/
#communication
We believe all communicators have more in common than ever before. All care about compelling storytelling and communicating with intention. Be inspired with Words Work Lab. wordsworklab.com/join/
#communication
August 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"Shared by all [communicators] is the challenge of compelling storytelling and communicating with intention...."
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I am over the moon to be a Contributing Editor for @wordsworklab.bsky.social
This inspiring collaborative community of writers and communicators is creating a wonderful space for people who want to grow their communication skills and be lifelong learners.
This inspiring collaborative community of writers and communicators is creating a wonderful space for people who want to grow their communication skills and be lifelong learners.
August 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I am over the moon to be a Contributing Editor for @wordsworklab.bsky.social
This inspiring collaborative community of writers and communicators is creating a wonderful space for people who want to grow their communication skills and be lifelong learners.
This inspiring collaborative community of writers and communicators is creating a wonderful space for people who want to grow their communication skills and be lifelong learners.
Strategic Communicators. Marketers. Media Makers. Writers. Authors. Content Creators.
We believe all communicators have more in common than ever before. All care about compelling storytelling and communicating with intention. Be inspired with Words Work Lab. wordsworklab.com/join/
#communication
We believe all communicators have more in common than ever before. All care about compelling storytelling and communicating with intention. Be inspired with Words Work Lab. wordsworklab.com/join/
#communication
August 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Strategic Communicators. Marketers. Media Makers. Writers. Authors. Content Creators.
We believe all communicators have more in common than ever before. All care about compelling storytelling and communicating with intention. Be inspired with Words Work Lab. wordsworklab.com/join/
#communication
We believe all communicators have more in common than ever before. All care about compelling storytelling and communicating with intention. Be inspired with Words Work Lab. wordsworklab.com/join/
#communication
What kind of communicator are you, and want to be tomorrow? Be inspired and reach your highest comms with Words Work Lab.
Check out this new platform and resource site for insights from contributors, humor, our lively podcast, and more. wordsworklab.com
#communication #creators #commswithpurpose
Check out this new platform and resource site for insights from contributors, humor, our lively podcast, and more. wordsworklab.com
#communication #creators #commswithpurpose
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August 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
What kind of communicator are you, and want to be tomorrow? Be inspired and reach your highest comms with Words Work Lab.
Check out this new platform and resource site for insights from contributors, humor, our lively podcast, and more. wordsworklab.com
#communication #creators #commswithpurpose
Check out this new platform and resource site for insights from contributors, humor, our lively podcast, and more. wordsworklab.com
#communication #creators #commswithpurpose