'The problem here isn't that fantasy is stealing SF's audience. The problem is that SF isn't making itself accessible to a general audience. It's easy to whine about how nobody likes me when I'm not making an effort to be likable.' — Well. Let me just say, amen. … [Read more...] about “The problem here isn’t that fantasy is stealing SF’s audience….”
“… then don’t marry a homosexual, you moron.”
'… then don't marry a homosexual, you moron.' … [Read more...] about “… then don’t marry a homosexual, you moron.”
The Elements of Typographic Style Applied to the Web
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Lovely. Would have been lovelier if we hadn't been treated to the musical stylings of Manheim Steamroller instead of the dialogue during Lucy's tea with Mr. Tumnus, but that's the local Cinesuck for you. They got it straight just before he admitted [the important thing], so it's … [Read more...] about The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
List of strange units of measurement
List of strange units of measurement on WikiPedia. I'm fond of the Barleycorns of Liquid Hot Magma (a proposed replacement for the various measurements of pressure) and the Warhol (a unit of fame or hype). … [Read more...] about List of strange units of measurement
JotSpot Tracker
JotSpot Tracker — Shared, editable online spreadsheets, with calendar and map views available. Sveet. (via Tobias Buckell) … [Read more...] about JotSpot Tracker
At work. This is dumb.
So there was a huge freeze last night, prompting just about everyone to shut down for the day… except my office. We the happy few spent half an hour thawing our cars this morning so we could get here on the icy overpasses, passing the wrecked cars on our merry way. This is … [Read more...] about At work. This is dumb.
Serenity in 2000 Words or Less
Serenity in 2000 Words or Less — Gives absolutely everything away, as you might expect. Also, funny as hell. … [Read more...] about Serenity in 2000 Words or Less
Writing. Whee. Also, site fixed.
I think I've found the missing plot piece that'll let me get a draft done. Cross your fingers. I've been working through First Draft in 30 Days, a not-bad book with a misleading title (outline, not draft) and an execrable website. The book is full of silly little worksheets that … [Read more...] about Writing. Whee. Also, site fixed.
BadWebDesign LJ Community
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