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Category: Creative Briefs (fiction series)

Creative Briefs #9: TBD

Posted: November 17, 2019 Under: Creative Briefs (fiction series) By William Reagan No Comments

In this penultimate episode of the series, Haley wishes she could be flattered that people think she can hit the mark when there is no clear target to hit — but she’s actually just annoyed. (Artwork by Laura Paeng)

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Creative Briefs #8: Portrait of a Team

Posted: May 18, 2019 Under: Creative Briefs (fiction series) By William Reagan No Comments

Creative Briefs #8 finds Haley questioning how “creative” a creative team’s “Meet the team” photos should be. As always, grateful to Mathys+Potestio for giving this series a home, and to Laura Paeng for the charming art. Click the image to read. (Artwork by Laura Paeng)

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Creative Briefs #7: Email Police

Posted: February 09, 2019 Under: Creative Briefs (fiction series) By William Reagan No Comments

Creative Briefs #7 reveals that Haley’s passion for language doesn’t go as far as some people might expect. Thanks to Mathys+Potestio for hosting this series. Click the image to read. (Artwork by Laura Paeng)

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Creative Briefs #6: Fake Friends

Posted: November 19, 2018 Under: Creative Briefs (fiction series) By William Reagan No Comments

Episode six of Creative Briefs, my workplace fiction serial for Mathys+Potestio, finds Haley confronting the complexities of unrequited love…sort of. Click the image to read. (Artwork by Laura Paeng)

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Creative Briefs #5: Four-Letter Words

Posted: August 01, 2018 Under: Creative Briefs (fiction series) By William Reagan No Comments

Episode five of my workplace fiction serial for Mathys+Potestio addresses the team-wrecking results of team-building board games. Click the image to read. (art by Lyndsay Henn)

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Creative Briefs #4: The Fine Art of Oomph

Posted: May 24, 2018 Under: Creative Briefs (fiction series) By William Reagan No Comments

Episode four of my workplace fiction serial for Mathys+Potestio chronicles Haley’s effort to explain that, no, using more explanation points does not make the offer more exciting. Click the image to read. (art by Lyndsay Henn)

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Creative Briefs #3: Imposter

Posted: March 29, 2018 Under: Creative Briefs (fiction series) By William Reagan No Comments

Episode three of my workplace fiction serial for Mathys+Potestio finds our hero, Haley, wondering about the thickness of the line between impostor syndrome and realistically recognizing her shortcomings. Click the image to read.   (art by Lyndsay Henn)    

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Creative Briefs #2: The Recurring Call

Posted: February 05, 2018 Under: Creative Briefs (fiction series) By William Reagan No Comments

Episode two of Creative Briefs, my workplace fiction serial for Mathys+Potestio, chronicles the dread of attending a pointless meeting that you know will be pointless because you’ve had the same meeting many times. Click the image to read. (art by Lyndsay Henn)    

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Creative Briefs #1: Bleak Outlook

Posted: January 10, 2018 Under: Creative Briefs (fiction series) By William Reagan No Comments

The first episode of Creative Briefs, my new workplace fiction serial for Mathys+Potestio, finds our heroine Haley Nason wondering how a person can become a success when they don’t understand the concept of “Reply All.” Click the image to read. (art by Lyndsay Henn)    

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