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Scribtotum

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.”

I strive to offer my experiences as an independent creator from the perspective of a veteran beginner. As I like to say, it’s not my first rodeo, but the horses and bulls… and the clowns… keep changing!

So, whenever I can teach or share, I write an article for this blog, Scribtotum.

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Scribtotum Article Archive

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  • Here I am with a new site design and a few words about where I've been the last few months.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • A short list of the podcasts and websites I look to these days for inspiration, ideas, and insight into the creative process.

  • 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 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!

  • 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.
  • Photo of writing a letter with a fountain pen by Petar Milošević. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

    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.
  • A black pen on a blank sheet of graph paper

    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.

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