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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 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
Is Patreon The Neo-Patronage Holy Grail?
December 23, 2013: Presenting the neo-patronage platform Patreon. Could it work for self-published authors as well as it does for musicians and video bloggers?
A Grammarly Review From A New User’s Perspective
September 8, 2013: Checking out the features of Grammerly, a writing aid and proofing web application.
More Than Words: Why Writers Needn’t Sweat Word Count
July 7, 2013: "Write every day" is probably the most common bit of advice you'll hear experienced writers give folks who've come more recently to the craft. And yet...
How To Reinvent Brick and Mortar Bookstores And Finally Realize The Third Place
April 3, 2013: I have an idea how an enterprising, book-loving entrepreneur can reinvent brick and mortar bookstores and revitalize the concept of the elusive "third place."
Indie Authors, Stop Trying To Build An Audience
March 7, 2013: It's time to stop listening to people who advise you to build an audience. Right now. Here's why.
On The Made-Up International Don’t Pirate My Book Day
February 6, 2013: Chuck Wendig, a creator I don't personally know but with whom I share oodles of Facebook friends, decided today, February 6, 2013, is something called "International Don't Pirate My Book Day." It's meant to provide a forum, "where authors and writers and creatives of all types hop online to share their thoughts about piracy." Well,…
A Body Language Cheat Sheet For Writers
January 19, 2013: Carolyn Kaufman provided a list of body language cues in her book The Writer's Guide to Psychology. Here are a number of other body language references for creative writing.
Personal Franchises, Storyworlds, George Lucas, and the Lucasfilm Sale
October 30, 2012: Disney will purchase Lucasfilm for four point five billion in stock and cash. The outcry among fans started immediately. People: Shut up, and be happy for George Lucas for once.
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