Around the Word Today

After a fine weekend of sunshine, it's time to soak up a little mindshare. 

• The New York Times explores the dumb-down effects of SEO on online headlines-- when searchability becomes the final word, what happens to wit?

• Our favorite tipster agent Rachelle Gardner discusses the human value-add of a verbal pitch, and how the gestures and extra expression that face-to-face time allows can give your pitch punch

• Men with Pens suggests an array of ways to get your guest post published. Our personal pick? Studying the last 4-5 posts on the site to determine preferred subject matter and overall tone