Now that Apple has released iOS 15 and watchOS 8 to everyone, it’s time to dig into the new features. There are the obvious and flashy ones, such as the World Timer watch face (it’s really pretty) and new workout types (tai chi and Pilates). But it’s Always On support for third-party apps that might […]
Continue readingThe Layover by Lacie Waldon “After ten years as a flight attendant, Ava Greene is poised to hang up her wings and finally put down roots. She’s got one trip left before she bids her old life farewell, and she plans to enjoy every second of it. But then she discovers that former pilot Jack […]
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This Week in Writing we celebrate International Day of Peace and explore how to explore other cultures and experiences in our writing.Photo by Sunguk Kim on Unsplash; Edited by the author Today is the International Day of Peace. First established by the United Nations in 1981, the International Day of Peace is intended to strengthen “the ideals […]
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SAVE $10: As of Sept. 20, the lunar white Sonos Roam is on sale at Walmart for just $169 (or 6% off its usual retail price of $179). We’re not exactly heading into Peak Portable Speaker Season™️. Sure, we still have a few glorious weeks of early October ahead of us, but after that, it’s […]
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TL;DR: The WriterDuet Screenwriting Pro Plan is on sale for £72.30 as of Sept. 17, saving you 60% on list price. Writing a story, book, or screenplay is already a huge undertaking. Your tools and processes shouldn’t make it harder. With the right tools — like WriterDuet — you can work smarter while churning out […]
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This Week In Writing we want to ensure everyone has equal access to our writing. Here are ways to write for accessibility.Photo by Perfecto Capucine on Unsplash Did you know accessibility is an important consideration for writers? I’ll be honest with you all, I did not until I read Angela Phan’s fantastic article explaining how to […]
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The first murders committed by the infamous Zodiac killer were the murders of Betty Lou Jensen and David Arthur Faraday on December 20, 1968. The couple were shot as they were parked a few blocks from Betty’s home after their first date. The Zodiac went on to kill at least five total people in northern […]
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Take a look at one of Bored Panda’s publications on choosing beggars (here and here) and you’ll realize there’s an endless supply of entitled jerks demanding things for free. While most of these stories are amusing, they speak to a larger issue. One that many freelancers face every day. Many people don’t value creative work. […]
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This Week In Writing we look at the genre-crossing anime Cowboy Bebop to learn how to tell more interesting and unique storiesSource: Netflix; Edited by the author A few weeks ago, Netflix released the first promotional photos for the live-action Cowboy Bebop remake. I’ve spent the last week or two rewatching the original anime series for the […]
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Time and again, you’ve likely justified your app subscriptions by saying, “It’s just $9.99 a month!” But, in reality, that $10 per month adds up. And fast. So when you have the chance to snag access to apps and software you love for one low upfront payment, you should take it. Case in point: these […]
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