By way of an update: I’ve been away from Twitter for one week. In the two weeks prior to quitting, I wrote 30 pages of the screenplay I was working on. In the six days after I quit, I wrote 45 pages. ‘Nuff said.
Between now and Christimas, I have to write a major re-draft of the “Sniper One” screenplay, an outline document for a new TV series, a pitch document for a different TV series, inevitable re-drafts of New Tricks and a radio play. Christmas is the deadline for all of this because, as of January, I should be directing again. Looks like I picked the right time to leave Twitter!
I was browsing my collection of TED podcasts this morning and this one struck me as providing just the right inspiration for a cold weekend: Tim Ferriss’s unique brand of life-hacking…
By the way, I think this is the design I’m happy with for the blog for the moment. Any thoughts?
I’m currently reading “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell, which is well worth a look.
I like it. Looks newspapery, in a good way.
I love the way you can see a bit of all your recent posts, definitely something I want to get changed on my blog.
The only thing I would suggest is maybe adding some cool graphics/designs in the banner area. Think it might make it a bit more memorable, but either way I think it works.
I agree with you about the graphics, but this template doesn’t allow for banner images, unfortunately. It was a sticking point, but I liked the rest of the design enough to overlook it.
Yeah I think the functionality is more important overall, and it really works.
Mmm. Not really enthused about this version. A bit too bland. Maybe you could include a funky background instead? Like newspaper cutouts with words ‘cunt’, ‘fuck’, ‘bastard’ and ‘cock’ at least?
I am going to switch my blog away from blogspot and to word press when I finish my new book. I am going to do the smart thing on the design. I am going to pay Mari to do it.
I like the look and agree with Mari. It sucks that you can’t add the graphics. It would definitely add some jazz to the page.
You should DEFINITELY pay Mari to do it. I’d do the same if I had any spare cash.
Your newly de-cluttered site compliments your newly de-cluttered brain, I think. Not sure if the home page would read better with articles ageing downwards, then into the second column, rather than left-to-right (if that makes any sense).
That Tim Ferris lacks a bit of confidence for my liking. Well-grounded, articulate bastard.
Yeah, he seemed a bit nervous to me too.
We like functional – this is my favourite design thus far…
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Glad you approve
Well done on the post Twitter writing. Sounds like a heavy workload…I guess you have looked at a calendar recently – the weeks are flying by.
I was only vaguely aware of Amanda Palmer/Dresden Dolls before your recommendation to check her/them out. I am forever gratful to you for making me aware of her music. A remarkable talent, shame I missed the gigs a few weeks ago.