Writing a thriller? Here are some distinctions you might want to know.

How to Tell a Sociopath from a Psychopath | Alternet

http://www.alternet.org/how-tell-sociopath-psychopath

Before I left the house on my first traveling assignment, I did a lot of looking around. I discovered a few of these tips, but this is a nice compilation.

I’m also intrigued by how acting on these tips — or ignoring them — might influence a character’s journey.

How to Be a Better Traveler – Scientific American

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-be-a-better-traveler/?WT.mc_id=SA_Facebook

Brainstorming is something you can do alone, but it’s not nearly as much fun. Next time you get stuck, invite your writer’s group or some writer friends to a brainstorming party.
Go a little crazy. Play some silly word games. Find lightning swizzle sticks for your punch.
Then try these tips. Bet you all go home with an idea you can use.

5 Tricks To Brainstorm Like It’s Your Job | Entrepreneur.com

http://m.entrepreneur.com/article/234637

A friend who used to work in radio and I were comparing notes this week about how writing varies for different media. We agreed that it generally needs to be tighter for radio than print, but that it should be “good” for both.  We also agreed research is important, in addition to word choice and grammar.
We talked a little, too, about how people in various media work. Here’s more on that topic from one of radio’s best.

I’m Ira Glass, Host of This American Life, and This Is How I Work

http://lifehacker.com/im-ira-glass-host-of-this-american-life-and-this-is-h-1609562031