Comments for Matthew Wayne Selznick

Comment on Help An Uninsured Writer In Need by Matt

Matt — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:49:29 +0000

Thanks for the support of the idea and of Nikol specifically, Crystal. When I heard that Nikol’s tooth troubles were still going on and that lack of insurance was going to draw things out even longer, it seemed like a no-brainer to turn to the community. To me, the idea of supporting an artist in practical matters like a medical issue as well as supporting their art is simply another aspect of neo-patronage.

I know I’m in the minority when it comes to that world-view, and that it’s perhaps an idealistic one at that. I don’t care! In my opinion, this is just another example of seeing the right thing to do, and doing it.

Comment on Help An Uninsured Writer In Need by Crystal Arcand (3Stairs)

Crystal Arcand (3Stairs) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:04:53 +0000

I love this idea. Freelancers should and *need to* support each other, not just in creative endeavors, but in the practicality of life, too. This is a fantastic way to build bonds within the freelance community. Thanks for the creative caring, Matt!

Comment on Sonitotum Bonus: Interview On The Secret Lair Podcast by Matt

Matt — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:13:56 +0000

Hello Gail! There are detailed show notes (including the link to flattr) on the Secret Lair web site. Please do sign up for the beta! The more who are accepted in that first group who are savvy to the idea of neo-patronage, the better splash creators and consumers alike can make right out of the gate! I'm glad you enjoyed the call... it's easy to me to speak persuasively on this particular topic, since I've been preaching it to whoever will listen for five years and more..!

Comment on Sonitotum Bonus: Interview On The Secret Lair Podcast by Gail

Gail — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:34:58 +0000

Thanks, Matt! I would have missed ALL the news if I hadn’t been subscribed to the Sonitotum podcast.
Whew!
Chris made an excellent “call” – you spoke well and persuasively with no notice. I enjoyed the discussion.
I looked for more about Flatter, if that’s the spelling, but do not see anything after a couple of searches. Its time has come, if I understand correctly, so I’ll stay on the lookout.

Comment on Keep Me Out Of The Great Podcast Fiction Kerfuffle of Early 2010 by Matt

Matt — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:30:03 +0000

Thanks, Jodi — I appreciate you support and patronage a great deal.

Comment on Keep Me Out Of The Great Podcast Fiction Kerfuffle of Early 2010 by Jodi

Jodi — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:04:20 +0000

As a loyal listener to both J.C. and Matthew I just want to say that I appreciate your art in whatever form it comes in. I am in awe of your abilities and blessed by your works. I think that podcasting is a good introduction and books are just as enjoyable, so whatever, whichever I don’t really care which medium is used, just keep publishing and I’ll keep listening and reading.

Comment on Like An Invitation by Matt

Matt — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:59:59 +0000

Indeed, Justin. I’ve got nothing to add to that!

Comment on Keep Me Out Of The Great Podcast Fiction Kerfuffle of Early 2010 by Justin Macumber

Justin Macumber — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:47:04 +0000

I think part of the point that was being made about billable time when creating a podcast is that by making the podcast you have to take that time away from something else, whether that something else be paying or not, and thinking of that time as money instead of seconds or minutes gives it a different perspective. Nothing more than that. I’ve long wondered how some folks can spend hour upon hour crafting ten minutes of podcast when they could have spent that time instead writing more stories. For them, that time was well worth it, well spent. It’s not for me to judge, but I wouldn’t want to do it. I put together a short series of podcasts that were full voice and sound effects heavy, and I won’t do it again. Should I eventually turn my current work in progress into a podcast, I’m going to do what Matt did and make it a straight read.

Anyway, I hope I didn’t add to the kerfuffle. I found J.C.’s post of great interest, we talked about it on my podcast, and then he came on to talk more about it. I think we came away with a better understanding of his position and his thought process. If I said anything incorrect in my various discussions, I apologize.

Comment on Like An Invitation by Justin Macumber

Justin Macumber — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:28:19 +0000

We owe it to ourselves, and to our friends, to be who we really are. I’m sure Kris would urge you to remember who you were and get back to that guy. To be anyone else is worse than death – it’s a living lie.

Comment on Coffeehouse Curmudgeon Comes Around And Comes To You by Ace

Ace — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:30:54 +0000

You Hesperia person, you.

Yes. SoCal. Where everyone labels freeways with a “the” before the number.

We NorCal Folks don’t, but we’re strange anyway.