Scribtotum
I strive to offer my experiences as an independent creator with the perspective of a veteran beginner. Whenever I can teach or share, I write an article for my blog, Scribtotum.
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scrihb-tote-um (Noun): A portmanteau combining the words “scribe” (writer) and “totum” (roughly Latin for “the whole thing”). Borrowed / adapted from the word “factotum” (one who does all kinds of work) to mean “one who writes on all kinds of subject matter.”
My Champion
This one’s for my mother.
The Investors
A moment of gratitude and recognition for my tiny steadfast circle of patrons.
All In On Amazon
I changed my stance and my strategy when it comes to my self-published e-books.
Stranger In A Strange Land
Why blog?
Here I Am
Here I am with a new site design and a few words about where I’ve been the last few months.
Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick 011: Your Invitation To the Autumn Project (2018)
Presenting your invitation to the Autumn Project (2018), in which you can be a fly on the wall for every step, start to finish, as Matthew Wayne Selznick embarks on his first major creative work in five years. Read more to learn all about it!
Neo-Patronage Revisited: Patreon and the Community of Friends and Fans
Let’s take a fresh look at why neo-patronage, specifically through the Patreon platform, is a great way for independent creators to build community, foster engagement, and add a reliable revenue stream for their creative endeavors.
Six Podcasts and Websites To Fill Your Creative Well
A short list of the podcasts and websites I look to these days for inspiration, ideas, and insight into the creative process.
Rituals, Habits, and Practices To Beat Back the Blues and Get Back to Making Stuff
In which I describe the rituals, habits, and practices I employ to stave off anxiety and depression so that I can lead the most productive creative life possible. I explain how diet, exercise, and a specific mindset can help you do the same.