Melanie Pinola

The 7 biggest remote work challenges (and how to overcome them)

No soul-crushing commute. No managers or co-workers hanging over your shoulder. No one stealing your lunch from the office fridge. Remote work is wonderful. But it's not without its challenges.

Write better: The 10 most common writing mistakes you should avoid

A former editor of mine once described wordy article introductions as "throat-clearing," as in, this person doesn't know yet what they're trying to say, so they're hemming and hawing before getting to the point.

24 creative ways to use Trello and organize everything

Trello is a terrific tool for project management and task management. The visual Kanban boards are flexible, shareable, and let you pack a ton of detail into each card. But Trello isn't just for work.

How to create an ergonomic desk setup

Here are the essential elements of an ideal workspace, including the optimal desk setup, to boost your productivity.