No plays. No cap. — “What in the hell were you thinking putting that article out there?” “It seemed to get a lot of reads overnight.” “Yeah that’s because it went viral you moron.” “Isn’t that a good thing?” “It depends.” “On what?” “On whether you are perceived as a good person from said viral…

They’re actually talking to the mirror. — Let’s say you just put an article out there that goes against the grind. Medium has throttled your traffic, making sure only those who truly seek out your work, will find it. Followers are rising and the reads are dropping. Doesn’t seem to add up. …

Spoiler: You won’t find money on this list. — In 1946, a collection of writers released an article in the London quarterly journal The Gangrel, which included an essay by George Orwell, explaining why he writes. 1/ Egoism.

Dedicated to Pamela “Pixie” Smith — illustrator of the universally recognized Rider-Waite Tarot, mystic, and advocate for women’s suffrage. — After 56 days of illustrating, the First Edition of Smith’s Tarot is complete. I promised I would have this deck done and posted by my daughter’s birthday, which is today. It’s been a long journey. I had little to no experience with illustration coming into this. I’ve learned a lot…

Progress being made through Cardano’s Catalyst Fund8. — Staying at home is a noble profession in 2022. Even more noble is a mobile office. There’s something to be said about working on a farmstead for a few months per year and spending the rest lounging on a beach overlooking the Caribbean. One like the beach you see above…

Fiction writing says… — Look at this cute squirrel. Take this all in. The view, the peace, the tranquility. “This is not tranquil. I’m actually freezing my balls off. That’s why my legs are held close together. Not because I want to pose or look cute for you.” “I wish you to be my…

Everything I said was wrong. — I know nothing. Please believe me. “You’re a liar. You’re saying this for sympathy.” “I wish to apologize for what I wrote — ” “Screw the article. That means nothing now. You got yourself in trouble and folks won’t read your work. Shot yourself in the foot in the comments…

Wrongly accuse others for the sake of attention and your earnings will soar. — It’s either crickets or cheers come tomorrow, folks.