You guys remember the 00s, when blogging was like, THE THING to do?
Well, we’re doing it now.
It’s pretty old advice that creators shouldn’t become overly reliant on other platforms, but I didn’t really start to think about it until the Twitter debacles. It made me re-evaluate how much I was using twitter - and how much I was actually “using it.” I mean, I did a LOT of mindless scrolling, but actual posting? And was that actual posting helping? It didn’t seem like I was reaching anyone NEW with Twitter, and the people I was already connected with weren’t getting any meaningful communication.
So we’re going old school. I’m going to be using the website and the blog to send more updates and talk about stuff. Ironically, I will probably also post links on Twitter as well. Can’t quit the bird ENTIRELY!
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Right now I’m in the middle of production for the SUMMER SIDE STORIES. The one for Maharo III dropped yesterday and I’m extremely pleased with it. There’s a spot where Maharo yells “Yoooooouth” for a long time while the other guy talks under his breath, but I didn’t say “yooouth” long enough so I had to sound-hack it to extend it and it sounds pretty seamless!
The Summer Side Stories are by necessity - I had to travel two weeks in June for work and then I have two weeks in July coming up for vacation travel. Matt is also busy, so we only have one recording scheduled for July. But I’m actually glad they’re happening, it’s been fun to write and make them and it’s helping me get ready for Season 5.
And yes, I’m already thinking about Season 5. I have the basic concept done already, and yes it’ll be back in Star Wars. I think. I haven’t actually talked to Matt about it.
Speaking of Star Wars, I’m also outlining a new book (Jane 3 is kind of stalled and I think I need to take a step back from it) that’s heavily influenced from the Mandalorian/Book of Boba Fett. I am also halfway done recording a really interesting “dark” Star Wars audiodrama story for the Patreon.
So all in all, I’m happy to have a little time off to get some work done on projects.
See ya tomorrow!
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