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Adventures in Self-Publishing: Jerk Edition
I realized this summer that if I were to be true to my established publication intervals — You’re Not Going to Eat That, Are You? (2010), Don’t Everyone Jump At Once (2013), A Hole in the Ground (2016) — I … Continue reading
Posted in Writing
Tagged A Jerk in Progress, Adventures in self-publishing, collection, humour, Ross Murray, self-publishing
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A letter from your university development office
Dear alumnus/alumna/aluminum: Here at Ross Murray University, as we lounge in our yak-skin recliners vaping with impunity, surrounded by floodlit portraits of our beloved founder in various states of undress, we think of you, our former student, as you make … Continue reading
Posted in It Could Happen...
Tagged advancement, alumni, donations, fundraising, humor, Ross Murray, satire, solicitations, university fundraising, yaks
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Branding: Not Just for Cattle Anymore
Introduction: A New Ross Murray for a Sort of New Millennium The Ross Murray brand was first established over 50 years ago and has undergone several iterations – Bad Haircut Ross Murray, Artsy Ross Murray, Ladies’ Man Ross Murray (recalled), … Continue reading
Posted in It Could Happen...
Tagged branding, humor, marketing, middle age, Ross Murray, satire
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We be shillin’
So, when the revolution comes, which by my reckoning should be sometime next week, probably Thursday, depending on your time zone, you’re not going to want to read all those drab dystopian novels because you’ll be living them. Instead, what … Continue reading
Posted in Reading? Ugh!
Tagged Blue Ice Books, books, Don't Everyone Jump At Once, humor, Ross Murray, sale, sales pitch
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The heartbreak of creativity: a public service announcement
A version of this piece originally aired on CBC Radio’s “Breakaway.” You can hear the original audio version here. Hello, I’m Ross Murray, beloved columnist, salad dressing connoisseur and author of the best-selling self-help book Don’t Kid Yourself, Mister. Today, … Continue reading
Posted in Turn that radio on!
Tagged causes, CBC Breakaway, creativity, humor, humour, public service announcement, Ross Murray, satire, the arts
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