Eric Scheske

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Internet Writing

Introducing the Non-Story

Introducing the Non-Story

I've been noticing a new type of Internet article: Sites making podcast episodes into news stories. The gimmick's approach: A flashy "news-like" headline, followed by a story about the podcast's content, sprinkled with quotes, which give it the feel of a journalist

Has the Rabble Breached Another Wall in the Castle of High Culture?

Has the Rabble Breached Another Wall in the Castle of High Culture?

The New Criterion properly considers itself an urbane journal of the arts. With this, comes a commitment to first-rate style, without regard to the Idiocracy that is overwhelming our culture. But I saw something interesting (or disturbing, depending on whether one cheers this cultural secular bear market or condemns it)

How to Write for Surfer Dudes

How to Write for Surfer Dudes

I spent last summer, taking digital essay lessons. They were part of a series that I call, “Learning to Write for Morons,” by Medium.com. I learned a lot, but I can condense the lessons into one premise: If you're writing online articles, you have a split second

Hey, Another List Article!

Hey, Another List Article!

I like lists, but the world of digital prose relies on them way too much. According to medium.com, articles that say, “Seven Things You Should Do Before You Die” or “Ten Signs Your Spouse is Cheating on You” or “19 Signs Your Genitals are Falling Off,” get more clicks.