Around the Word

• Copyblogger's Jonathan Morrow follows up on last week's post with 10 more top tips for writing inspiration -- from interrupting your pattern with an absurd action (peacock feather, anyone?) to penning an angry rant to get your passion flowing, these wacky tips just might do the trick

• Does reading bad writing make you a better writer?Apparently, writers are more apt to learn from the mistakes of others than their own, GalleyCat reports

• Nick Morgan discloses his quick steps to a smooth presentation -- our top pick? Getting in touch with the emotion behind the message before you give the speech