- Scribtotum
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 a variety of subjects.”
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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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Scribtotum Articles
Rituals, Habits, and Practices To Beat Back the Blues and Get Back to Making Stuff
May 27, 2018: 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.
WorkFlowy: A Free Creative Writing Tool To Use On Any Device
May 8, 2018: WorkFlowy is a free, cross-platform, mobile friendly outliner and "offboard brain." I use it for writing and managing my writing, creativity, and productivity. Read on to find out why I think it's one of the best tools to build a productive and healthy writing life!
The Necessity of Solitude In Your Creative Writing Life
April 22, 2018: Solitude is an important part of building a healthy, balanced creative writing life. Find out why you must take alone time despite how hard it can be, and read how I learned that lesson.
Why You Need a Mailing List
April 11, 2018: Writers and other creators need a mailing list to build a dedicated community of friends and fans. Let me tell you why, compare two of my favorite mailing list service providers, and reveal the one I use... and share how you can use your own mailing list.
Gratitude Will Make You A Better Writer
July 18, 2017: Find out how an active, deliberate, public practice of gratitude and hope will make you a better writer and creator.
Declare for Bold
June 30, 2017: Why being bold is the most vulnerable, effective, and powerful practice for writers to find their truth.
Writers, Stop Not Starting! Understanding and Beating Procrastination
March 26, 2017: Writers! Let's figure out the roots of procrastination and work together to overcome it and finally stop not starting our best creative work.
Get To Know Your Worst Self
February 11, 2017: Challenge yourself and get to know your worst self so you can write well-rounded antagonists and other characters in your fiction.
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