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Merlin is an independent writer, speaker, and broadcaster who’s based in San Francisco.

Merlin created 43 Folders, co-hosts You Look Nice Todayspeaks about attention and creative work, and occasionally has things to say on Kung Fu Grippe. He also does other stuff. Questions? Contact Merlin. Thanks.


Who’s Merlin?

MerlinMerlin is the creator of 43 Folders, The Merlin Show, and 5ives. There’s a more detailed bio available and a list of frequently asked questions if you’re interested. If you’re inclined, you can send Merlin a nice email.

Working

Merlin writes, consults, and speaks on many of the topics discussed on his site, 43 Folders.

Merlin Speaks

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Featured Work

43 Folders: Inbox Zero

These are posts from a special 43 Folders series looking at the skills, tools, and attitude needed to empty your email inbox — and then keep it that way.

Also includes links to all of our most popular articles on the subject of email.

Linking

 These are some of the locations that comprise Merlin’s entropic web empire.

  •   43 Folders Subscribe to this feed for free – Merlin writes about creating work you can be proud of.  
  •   You Look Nice Today (iTunes) – Merlin contributes to an audio Journal of Emotional Hygiene.  
  •   Most Days Subscribe to this feed for free – Merlin rolls a short video most days. Sometimes. Kinda.  
  •   Kung Fu Grippe Subscribe to this feed for free – Merlin posts to his personal weblog (or, “blog”).  
  •   5ives Subscribe to this feed for free – Merlin makes lists of five things.  
  •   30 Seconds with Phone Guy (iTunes) – Merlin talks into his wallet.  
  •   Flickr Subscribe to this feed for free – Merlin snaps photos.  
  •   Vimeo Subscribe to this feed for free – Merlin shoots videos.  
  •   Twitter Subscribe to this feed for free – Merlin keeps it to 140 characters. (on hiatus)  
  •   The Merlin Show (iTunes) – Merlin chats at 30 theoretically productive frames per second. (on hiatus)