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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Here I Am
First published on May 1, 2019
Here I am with a new site design and a few words about where I've been the last few months.
011: Your Invitation To the Autumn Project (2018)
First published on September 8, 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
First published on July 13, 2018
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
First published on June 13, 2018
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
First published on 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
First published on 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
First published on 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
First published on 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.
Reset
First published on March 29, 2018
It's the all-new, all-different Matthew Wayne Selznick... or at least in terms of my creative endeavors and the direction and purpose of this site. I've got a new creative mission. Find out why.