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Before humans inhabited the area that is now Northern California, volcanic activity in the eastern part of the state created vast stores of obsidian. When broken, this hard and brittle volcanic glass bares perfectly sharp edges that have been coveted … [Continue reading] about Obsidian Arrowheads
These are weird times, to say the least. If you are having trouble writing, take my word for it, you are not alone. It's just difficult to focus on writing when it feels like the world is falling to pieces, miright? But take heart. There are … [Continue reading] about 10 Ways to Support Your Writing Career, Even When You’re Not Writing
Today we're going to take a look at how Scrivener handles Text-To-Speech. An Argument In Favor I don't use Text-To-Speech in my writing, and so I was actually kind of planning to ignore this little bit of Scrivener functionality. But then, … [Continue reading] about Scrivener Text-To-Speech
In 1849 three men were hung from an old oak tree in a gold mining supply camp that was thereafter known as Hangtown. Across the street from the hanging tree was the El Dorado Hotel, where women, cards, food and drink easily parted men from their … [Continue reading] about Hangtown Fry
This is day 13 of social distancing for me and my family. 13 days that both kids have been home from school and we've all been in the house together. My daughter (seventh grade) is logging in to school and is expected to do so at regular times to … [Continue reading] about Making Time To Write While The Kids Are Home
Today we're talking about a topic nobody really wants to think about: backing up your work. I know, I know, but trust me, it's important. In fact, it's essential. If you're not backing up your work, you're asking for a world of pain. Scrivener's … [Continue reading] about Backing Up In Scrivener
The Conquistadors brought horses from the Iberian Peninsula to North America in the 1500s. Centuries later, the descendants of those Spanish horses bred with the stock introduced by Northern Europeans, and the American Mustangs were born. … [Continue reading] about California’s Wild Mustangs