Scribtotum
Twenty-plus years of articles, journal entries, and blog posts on the creative life.
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The Article Archive
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Rethinking My Personal, Creative, and Professional AI Policy
First published on April 24, 2026
It's been three years since I laid out my position on generative AI. Meanwhile, the technology has advanced and changed, and time marches on. Time to reasses.
On Podcasting Pioneers, and an Appreciation: An Open Letter to Marc Maron
First published on August 6, 2025
In which I gently correct the comedian Marc Maron on his claim to being a podcasting pioneer, and offer a bit of history of the medium, much of it from first-hand experience, along the way.
Chirps by Lawrence (Larry) Lieber – Client Project Case Study
First published on March 30, 2025
Read all about how I helped comic book legend Larry Lieber bring his debut novel Chirps to fruition and to market.
Authors, Your Boycott Hurts You and Your Readers More Than the Bad Guys
First published on February 5, 2025
When you remove your books or other art from a platform out of protest, your boycott denies your future readers far more than it hurts the intended target. Read on to learn why.
A Day Early and a Dollar Short
First published on December 10, 2024
I've created more than a few zines, both printed and digital, over the years. Is the market ripe for me to jump back in as an editor and publisher?
Creative Writing is a Luxury?
First published on October 25, 2024
Is writing a luxury you can afford, given all the other things going on in your life? I have thoughts about this you should read.
Twenty Years a Podcaster
First published on October 15, 2024
It was twenty years ago today when I released my first podcast episode. That's worth some reflection.
Some Dare Call It “Literary..!”
First published on October 10, 2024
Why are "genre" writers afraid their works might be considered "literary?"
Do You Even Blog?
First published on October 2, 2024
I'm back blogging, baby! Shorter (usually) posts, more often. Take five minutes to read on and find out the why and the how.
106: Writers: Are You Doing What Really Matters?
First published on September 19, 2024
Episode 106 of Sonitotum lays out how I've reassessed what matters in my creative life, what that means for the podcast, and why you should ask yourself if you're doing what really matters, too.
Announcing Total Insider Access as I Write My Next Novel
First published on June 20, 2024
I'm sharing everything involved in creating my next novel, Shadow of the Outsider. Learn why, and how you can get behind the curtain.
What it Took to Write My Novelette “Reggie vs Kaiju Storm Dragon Squidbat”
First published on April 18, 2024
A behind-the-scenes, personal look at the creation of my Daikaiju Universe novelette "Reggie vs Kaiju Storm Dragon Squidbat"All About My New Website (2024)
First published on January 11, 2024
It's 2024, and there's a new website design, and a commitment to a new direction in my creative and professional endeavors. Learn all about it!Twenty Years a Blogger
First published on October 3, 2023
In which I wax reflective and look ahead on the twentieth anniversary of my first blog post.
Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Your Creative Integrity
First published on June 8, 2023
Every writer, author, and creator must decide for themselves the ethics of using LLM generative AI. I've made my decision.
Reflecting on the SWFA 2023 Nebula Conference
First published on May 24, 2023
My recollections of and reflections on the SFWA 2023 Nebula Conference, including musing on community, creativity, and the purpose of science fiction and fantasy in the twenty first century.Why I Let You Name Your Price for My E-Books
First published on February 20, 2023
You can now name your own price when you buy any of my e-books directly from me via this website. Read more to understand why I've done this!Indie Authors: Don’t Have a Plan; Have a Practice
First published on November 2, 2022
Two years ago, I had a Big Plan. Here's why it failed, and why I'm almost perfectly fine with that... and how my lesson can help you!
The Blogroll
The thing about blogs is that they’re not meant to exist in a vacuum. Indeed, we used to call the network of blogs and bloggers the blogosphere: a loose connection of associations, interactions, and time-shifted, verbose conversations.
I hear from people, now and then, that they miss that. But what I don’t see on other people’s blogs is the thing that helps create those loose associations: a blogroll of the other blogs they’re subscribed to.
I want to do my part — so much so, that here on this page dedicated to my own blog, Scribtotum, I’m giving space and link juice to all those other bloggers I read. Maybe you’ll find something you like. Tell ’em I sent you.
The above is current as of late July, 2026. Want to subscribe to all of them in one fell swoop? Download the OPML file and import it into your own blog reader:
https://www.mattselznick.com/matthew_selznick_blogroll_2026