A couple of weeks ago, I received my signed copy of Calligraphy Guild by R. M. Archer, along with a hefty load of preorder goodies from the author. I don’t do Instagram, but I still wanted to share my unboxing photos somewhere. So here they are. Prepare for eye candy of the book sort. (And … Continue reading Open for book eye-candy > new release unboxing: Calligraphy Guild by R. M. Archer
Captain’s Log: The (Brutally Honest) January 2022 Edition, + A Poll For You
In which I talk about how I did on my new year’s habits, what I wrote, read, saw, listened to, and what I want to get done in February. Plus - a poll! Because I can't make up my mind and would like your input. This is a high moment for me, being my fifth … Continue reading Captain’s Log: The (Brutally Honest) January 2022 Edition, + A Poll For You
How Adjectives Can Help You Write Effective and Accurate Reviews, + Bonus: My Happy Words List
Recently, I've started compiling a list of adjectives I've noticed are used effectively in book blurbs and reviews. I’ve been trying to improve my media (books and films) review writing abilities, and I’ve discovered that reading reviews that I like to model by is extremely helpful. Furthermore, I’ve discovered that adjectives are especially evocative. Typically … Continue reading How Adjectives Can Help You Write Effective and Accurate Reviews, + Bonus: My Happy Words List
Some Tips on How to Avoid Technological Disasters
I missed my weekly posting goal last week, so the following is the first of two posts this week. Note how honestly I’m approaching this situation – you should also know that it may or may not have been (extremely) painful for me to write this. Some tips on how to avoid Technological Disasters, which … Continue reading Some Tips on How to Avoid Technological Disasters
some highlights of 2021: Of my pathetic attempt at bujo, reading record, music discoveries, and new habits for 2022
Random Failure of the Year I tried the Bullet Journal Method. I lasted about 21 days. I’m honestly lazy when it comes to daily habits and serious life-health things came up and interrupted my flow so I didn’t keep up with my daily entries. BuJo actually works for me way better than all the other … Continue reading some highlights of 2021: Of my pathetic attempt at bujo, reading record, music discoveries, and new habits for 2022