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David Todd McCarty

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That’s Not A Story

How to turn your anecdote into a proper story

Jan 4

That’s Not A Story

Jan 4

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Beginning Again At Fifty-Five

In which I attempt to calculate the remaining years of my life and plan for the final act

Feb 14, 2023

Beginning Again At Fifty-Five

Feb 14, 2023

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Rethinking Pride

My long, winding journey through social consciousness

4d ago

Rethinking Pride

4d ago

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A Day In The Life Of A Diarist

An annotated diary entry from the life of a writer

Feb 21

A Day In The Life Of A Diarist

Feb 21

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All The Words Are Not Gold

Why keeping a diary will release you from the anxiety of the blank page

Feb 20

All The Words Are Not Gold

Feb 20

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Clowns To The Left Of Me

The search for stability amid chaotic social upheaval

Feb 16

Clowns To The Left Of Me

Feb 16

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The Value Of Stumbling Around In The Dark

After decades in the business, the recipe for success remains the same

Jan 31

The Value Of Stumbling Around In The Dark

Jan 31

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There Is A Crack In Everything

Seeking flawed authenticity over pristine perfection

Jan 24

There Is A Crack In Everything

Jan 24

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Better Brand Engagement Through Creative Storytelling

The path to better consumer engagement lies in making the customer the hero of the story

Jan 24

Jan 24

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Why Storytellers Matter

An international branding expert explores the value of authentic storytelling and how it informs the practical world

Jan 23

Why Storytellers Matter

Jan 23

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Let’s Get Small

When things get too overwhelming, it’s time to get small

Jan 18

Let’s Get Small

Jan 18

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Thank The Writing Gods For Your Boring, Mindless Job

There is nothing better for a writer than a profession that asks very little of the mind

Jan 17

Thank The Writing Gods For Your Boring, Mindless Job

Jan 17

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Why I’m Still On Medium

Forget all the nonsense and get back to work

Jan 16

Why I’m Still On Medium

Jan 16

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Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want To Come

What a real community of artists looks like

Jan 15

Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want To Come

Jan 15

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Ellemeno To Require Proper Display Names

We are updating our policy to ensure our readers’ trust in this age of artificial bots, trolls, and disinformation

Jan 12

Ellemeno To Require Proper Display Names

Jan 12

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Looking For God, Sitting In Hell

A spiritual journey for meaning in a crumbling world

Jan 11

Looking For God, Sitting In Hell

Jan 11

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Ellemeno Is Charting A New Path

We have some exciting new things in the works for 2025, and we wanted to share them with you

Jan 3

Ellemeno Is Charting A New Path

Jan 3

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My Body Is A Fidget Spinner

The things that happen when your brain gets bored

Jan 1

My Body Is A Fidget Spinner

Jan 1

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We Don’t Need Any More Timid Artists, Thank You Very Much

Forget the fantasy of the peaceful writer and embrace the true bloodsport of artistic endeavor

Dec 15, 2024

We Don’t Need Any More Timid Artists, Thank You Very Much

Dec 15, 2024

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We’re All Going To Need To Hunker Down For A Long-Ass Storm

Liberals need to think beyond four years and prepare themselves for the long and difficult fight ahead

Dec 14, 2024

We’re All Going To Need To Hunker Down For A Long-Ass Storm

Dec 14, 2024

David Todd McCarty

David Todd McCarty

11.9K Followers

A cranky romantic searching for hope and humor. I tell stories. Most of them are true. I’m not at all interested in your outrage, but I do feel your pain.

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