2011 in Review

by Seth M. Baker

Sunset on a purple beach

In this last post of 2011, I reveal readership stats, future plans, and more…

Scythe on a wall

I’m not the sharpest sickle in the shed, but sometimes my coal-dust addled brain learns a lesson or two from its mistakes experience. To wit: in 2011, I did all kinds of enterprising work to support myself outside the old 9-to-5: freelance writing, micro-affiliate sites, web design, junk peddling on ebay and craigslist, English teaching, and a couple other [...]

Why I’m Scared Sh!tless…and It’s Okay (plus Week 49 Roundup)

Yes, those are real crocodiles

I’m scared shitless because in less than three weeks, I’m going to be a first-time father. I’m not too worried, though, because I’ve learned a simple yet valuable lesson. Read on for more…

Week 48 Roundup: Getting Proactive, The Trouble With Bright Kids, and More

balls in motion

I was once destroyed at a nine-ball tournament by a skinny redneck kid. From this destruction, I learned a valuable lesson in being proactive.

Week 47 Roundup: Why We Read, Why We Laugh, Flow

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Danbo with a kiwi on his head

Hope all my fellow yanks had a good thanksgiving. If you pay attention to the media messages, you might think that Thanksgiving is just a pre-shopping fueling session for the Black Friday consumer orgy, but the real message is one that can truly benefit people: give thanks for what you have. (Even if you have [...]

Week 46 Roundup: Monticello, Procrastination, and Commuting

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Monticello

Where I write that Jefferson was a geek, commuting sucks, and excessive practicing is a form of procrastination.

Week 45 Roundup: Building Momentum, Creativity Models, and Incubation

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a mug sitting upon a planet floating in yellow space

I’m dug in and fighting my way through this year’s NaNoWriMo, bleeding out my 1,667 words a day as I make my way through a draft of the final volume of a ridiculously large project. Here are a couple observations on starting a new project and building positive creative inertia. 1. Now that you’ve finished all [...]

Week 44 Roundup: Gaps, Ruts, and Word Births

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 Mind the gap. Sometimes you find that the work you’re creating is okay, but it’s not where you want it to be. You’ve been at it for awhile, but you’re not quite ready to get it out there. This dissatisfaction might be an aspect of Resistance, but other times you’re somewhere in what Ira Glass [...]

Week 43 Roundup: Muttering to Yourself, Genetics, and More

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jack-o-lanterns!

Interested in writing while walking, the role of genetics in your inherent intelligence, or the benefits of loneliness? Then check out this post!

Week 42 Roundup: Updates, NaNoWrimo, and More…

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West Virginia Fall Sunset

Weekly roundups, back from the dead! Plus, a plan for Happenchance for the next few months.