Archive - Gary Bloomer | Shaking the Tree

February 2025

Is the typical blog post dead?

Thoughts on moving from WordPress to Substack.

Feb 28

Confessions of a recovering perfectionist

Perfection isn't a worthy goal. It's a millstone around your neck.

Feb 25

Short form vs. long form

Some say short form. Some say the long form. Here's why both are equally correct.

Feb 21

Overcoming content loneliness

Does the content you consume leave you feeling empty?

Feb 18

Writing as therapy

Gary Bloomer | SHAKING THE TREE #186

Feb 14

Fixing dull content

Gary Bloomer | SHAKING THE TREE #185

Feb 11

Finding your voice

Gary Bloomer | SHAKING THE TREE #184

Feb 7

Is AI really your enemy?

Gary Bloomer | SHAKING THE TREE #183

Feb 4

January 2025

The cost of doing nothing

Gary Bloomer | SHAKING THE TREE #182

Jan 31

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