Barring a few notable exceptions, I am a big fan of Studio Ghibli movies. The beautiful artwork, the interesting stories, and the great soundtracks all combine into movies that I could happily watch or listen to in the background at any given time. And that’s what I normally do. Pick one and play it in … More Studio Ghibli Youtube Playlists
Looking back at the blahs that hit me a few weeks ago, I realized that even though it was hard for me to do much writing those days, I still made sure I had posts here on my regular days if not my regular times. Which is good, in a way, but part of me … More Book v. Blog Priorities
Who else makes lists for everything? I’m not talking basic grocery shopping (ironically what I’m least likely to make a list for) but anything from making decisions to feeling more settled or with it. A list-maker uses lists not only for goals and data but also to restore themselves to their equilibrium. Why List-makers Make … More Confessions of a List-maker
I love romance novels. I read them more than any other genre. You would think that I’d like romcoms, but I can’t even sit through most of them because of the awkward. It drives me crazy! Who decided to make romantic comedies so awkward? You know what I mean. Those painful scenes where everything that … More Why Are Romantic Comedies So Awkward?
I’ve been debating whether to use a real city or whether to make one up for what feels like years. Since I can be really wishy-washy, I thought I might back and forth over which was best indefinitely. Then, I thought about recent years in that city and decided: I’m going to make one up. … More City Decision
Have you ever heard of Scrivener? It’s software made just for writers to write in – it even helps you format your manuscript properly when you’re done! Which is really neat, but you might want to try it out with something smaller than a novel first. Because I didn’t. And I screwed up my book … More Scrivener Is Really Neat, But
Lately, writing has been like trying to get a car out of deep snow – my wheels turn as hard as they can, but the car doesn’t move. I’m on the way up out of it now, but the week down there has forced me to come up with new tactics for dealing what to … More What to Do When Writing Is Extra Hard
I normally write in the mornings, but since I didn’t (😫), I’m trying to catch up on my lunch break. It feels weird. My brain is on slow mode anyway, so switching gears from work mode to writing mode mid-day is a bit like the sloths in Zootopia. But every little bit adds to the … More Trying to Catch Up
Zilch. Zip. Zero. Nada. I got nothing done this weekend, and that includes a post for today. Or any day. Even knowing I need to do something (anything) if I want the depression to get better, I didn’t do it. It’s like being locked in a body that doesn’t quite listen to you – you … More I Got Nothing Done This Weekend
When it comes to getting someone to talk to you, I swear that people are like cats. The more you appear to be ignoring them or not wanting to interact with them, the more they want to talk to you. This week, I haven’t wanted to talk to anyone (Depression hits me like that), and … More The Best Way to Get Someone to Talk to You
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