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Charles Parsons

Poet to Publisher | How I Pick a Book to Review

When it comes to words and stories, poetry is unique. It can make you think hard and help you dream big. As staff reviewer for the Hiram…

6 min readNov 27, 2023

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Poet to Publisher | How I Pick a Book to Review

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Charles Parsons

Author Websites: A UX Look at Virtual Literary Spaces

In an age where authors’ words transcend the pages of books and find life on the internet, what’s the proficiency of their web presence?

8 min readAug 27, 2023

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Author Websites: A UX Look at Virtual Literary Spaces

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Charles Parsons

On Rejection

Facing the 561 declined submissions in my Duotrope queue.

4 min readAug 4, 2023

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On Rejection

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Charles Parsons

5 + 1 = Creating a Writing Life (Whether They Publish Your Work or Not)

Self-determination, growth mindset, and a passion for writing. Brigette Thornes is the author of the Layna Series and a DIY publishing pro.

6 min readJun 14, 2021

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5 + 1 = Creating a Writing Life (Whether They Publish Your Work or Not)

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Charles Parsons

5 + 1 = Better for Everyone: Empathy-First Design

Julee Peterson is accessibility lead and senior UX Designer at Openfield — a firm specializing in EdTech solutions.

5 min readMar 31, 2021

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5 + 1 = Better for Everyone: Empathy-First Design

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Charles Parsons

5+1 = Thinking Beyond the Lens

A traditionalist and devotedly ethical creative, Tyler Hill talked to me about what it means to succeed as a photographer and video…

7 min readFeb 27, 2021

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5+1 = Thinking Beyond the Lens

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Charles Parsons

5+1 = How to Find Comfort in the Uncomfortable

When I sat down with Caitlin Crews to talk about the creative life, I had no idea we were going to cover so much territory — it was a…

4 min readJan 14, 2021

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5+1 = How to Find Comfort in the Uncomfortable

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Charles Parsons

Hit Sync to Reach Your Creative Goals

The new year is upon us. You could say it’s inevitable. After a topsy-turvy 12 months that shall remain nameless, you’re probably feeling…

2 min readDec 16, 2020

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Hit Sync to Reach Your Creative Goals

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Charles Parsons

Get Creative with Your Gratitude

“Gratitude is a fruit of great cultivation.” — Samuel Johnson

3 min readDec 6, 2020

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Get Creative with Your Gratitude

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Charles Parsons

GPT-3: Writing Buddy or Job Taker?

GPT-3 can write headlines and blogs, possibly direct movies, and maybe even pilot a fighter jet. So, why don’t I trust it?

4 min readNov 28, 2020

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GPT-3: Writing Buddy or Job Taker?

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Charles Parsons

Charles Parsons

Copywriter by day. Obsessive reader, film critic, fiction writer, friend to poets, cats, and environmental crusaders at all times. Opinions are my own.

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