BACKPAGES JOURNAL - THURSDAY, Nov 16, 2023 wk#46
I can see the weekend from here!
IT’S BEEN A GREAT DAY SO FAR TODAY.
In order to be a real-life writer, I understand I must first be alive. So, since my stroke, I try to to eat “heart-healthy.”
Like this tasty, yet healthful bowl of Cheerios and fruit.
And then I’m on my way to write today’s journal entry.
At this point, I should remind you that even if I don’t send you this story in your email, it is still written and can be viewed from the front page of the publication.
Click the funny square DM in the upper left corner, or bookmark it HERE, if you don’t see the old navy blue and lime green.
POP QUIZ:
Can I still read this crap if it hasn’t been sent to me?
ANSWER:
Yep. Just bookmark the front page so you can find it whenever you need to.
I also kick-started my day when I read this story by Kristen Stark on Medium. She cracks me up.
MY NEWSLETTER UPDATE
This is a newsletter about three things.
It is about my writing for those who enjoy it. Here is one way to find some of my stories and I will always have some Medium reposts here for free.
Since many of you have been Googling how to make some bucks writing, here are pointers on how they might do the same type of writing on the side.
Part of this report will concern building the number of subscribers to this publication.
My next goal is 500 readers, so I must admit I will have to work harder at this.
I still need 499 more people.
I THINK I WILL START SENDING THIS NEWSLETTER OUT IN EMAIL ON MON, WED, & FRI, INSTEAD OF JUST MON & FRI. HOLLER UP IF IT GETS TO BE TOO MUCH, AND I’LL TELL YOU HOW YOU CAN SET UP YOUR GMAIL ACCOUNT TO HIDE THEM. AND, YES, I KNOW THIS IS NOT WEDNESDAY
This letter is all free now, with a tip jar somewhere.
Thanks,
-don
TODAY’S SONG IN MY HEAD
REAL-LIFE WRITING, BY ME
Here are some quick stories I published yesterday. ONE and THE OTHER.
REAL-LIFE WRITING, BY SOMEONE ELSE
Here is a story about Best short stories of 2023.
MY REAL-LIFE WRITER’S LIFE
I woke up at about 2am again this morning. I’m not sure why I do that, but I try not to get up until after 5, so that makes for a good bit of thinking and planning time. Currently, I am thinking and planning about my newsletters, and about working more deeply in short stories.
I have, in the past found myself wishing there existed a plug-and-play template for writing them, but I can’t find one, so, since I am sure there are probably more like me, I guess I’ll have to make one.
QUESTIONS FROM READERS
Q - How can I stop this stupid global warming?
A - Subscribe here.
QUESTIONS TO READERS
What’s happening?
That’s what I thought.
⭐Publish & Profit: A Beginner's Guide to Making Your First $1000 Writing on Medium (affiliate link.)
Keep those questions coming, and tell your remaining friends about us!
Remember, this newsletter is completely free! If you ever wish, I believe there is a place at the bottom where you can buy me a cup of coffee.
THAT will support the arts!
Thanks,
-don, changing what I can change, laughing at what I can’t.