Author Archives: Melody Godfred

About Melody Godfred

Writer. Blogger. Editor. Thinker. Author. Check out my debut novel, THE AGENCY: HOLLYWOOD TALENT, CIA MANAGED: http://amzn.to/qqSGSy

Blokket | The Latest Advance in Cell Phone Etiquette

More and more, when two people are in a room, at a dinner, or even in bed, they are actually engaging in a ménage à trois (or quatre). That’s because one or both people also happen to be on their … Continue reading

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Mood Indigo Trailer | Write In Color Loves Audrey Tautou + Michel Gondry

Every now and then comes a film that will change your life. Interestingly, Audrey Tautou happens to be in most of them. The star of Amelie is the lead in Mood Indigo, Michel Gondry’s first French language film. Simply put, … Continue reading

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William Shakespeare’s 445 Birthday | Write In Color Celebrates The Bard

Not many people have their birthdays celebrated posthumously, but not many people are William Shakespeare. Interestingly enough, his birth date is a mere approximation, since we aren’t sure exactly when he was born. Here are some other interesting facts you … Continue reading

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Want, Need, Get, Forget | Escaping the Consumer Manifesto

Fellow consumerists, it’s time for reform. A few weeks ago, I was watching a TV show (House of Lies, to be exact) when a song played during the closing credits that I fell in love with. It’s a feeling I … Continue reading

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The Art of the BCC | Learn From Craigslist Joe How to Properly BCC Mass Emails

One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone sends out a mass emails but doesn’t BCC (blind carbon copy) the email addresses. With one click, not only do they share your email address with the world (making it susceptible … Continue reading

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Something Treasured by Maram Nassar | Creatrepreneurism is Contagious

Meet Maram Nassar. Up until last year, Maram was working at a big, corporate entertainment company doing marketing and promotions. And she was great at it. And she didn’t even hate it. But she wasn’t quite passionate about it. Always … Continue reading

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Jonathan Adler Manifesto | What’s Your Personal Manifesto?

For a long time, the word manifesto got a bad wrap. Only communists and serial killers seemed to use them. Thankfully, these days many of our favorite businesses have them, including  lululemon and of course, Jonathan Adler. Jonathan Adler believes … Continue reading

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Digital Diaries – From PostSecret to No Time for Love

There was a time, not so long ago, when we would memorialize our deepest secrets in diaries. These diaries were hidden from view, tucked away under beds and at times even locked. Not anymore. More and more people are turning … Continue reading

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Cards Against Humanity – A Party Game for Horrible People

Cards Against Humanity is a card game. As its website explains, “Unlike most of the party games you’ve played before, Cards Against Humanity is as despicable and awkward as you and your friends.” The game is actually quite simple. There … Continue reading

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What We’re Thankful For – Marc Johns, Rainbows, Typography and More

This Thanksgiving, Write In Color is thankful for: rainbows, words of wisdom, National Public Radio, typography, colored sharpies, vintage everything, Justin Timberlake (the musician), Marc Johns, creative streaks, curing writer’s block, ampersands, Whole Foods corn bread, magenta, bibliophiles, vanilla bean … Continue reading

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