Comments on: How We Spend Our Days: Matthew Limpede

By: cynthia

cynthia — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 23:51:57 +0000

In reply to cynthia. Yay! Not that we need to extend our time on the computer...

By: Matthew Limpede

Matthew Limpede — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 23:24:46 +0000

In reply to cynthia. Thank you, Cynthia. I'm trying it out now and it's very nice! Feels easier on my eyes too.

By: writersideup

writersideup — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 23:24:07 +0000

In reply to cynthia. OOoooo...taking a look now. Please, thank your offspring :)

By: cynthia

cynthia — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 17:10:26 +0000

Thanks for all the comments, guys. Just wanted to share that one of my children told me about f.lux–free software that makes the color of your computer’s display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day so that being on the computer into the evening doesn’t keep you up at night…

By: Sarah Laurence

Sarah Laurence — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 23:25:11 +0000

Hello, Matthew, I’m sorry you suffer from insomnia. NPR is right but you need to avoid screens earlier than 10pm. Read a book instead, and a boring one that won’t keep you up late. I appreciated your advice about hating your first draft as I’m at that stage.

Cynthia, thanks for hosting!

By: writersideup

writersideup — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 22:27:37 +0000

In reply to Jodi Paloni. Having focused on the "night owl" aspect of your post, I neglected to comment on how refreshing and heartwarming it was to hear of your selfless attitude in wanting new authors to feel the joy of publication, often at the expense of your own. So I second what Jodi mentioned and just want to add that YOUR writing must count, too :) It's just like parenting: not EVERY waking moment needs to be ALL about the kids :)

By: Jodi Paloni

Jodi Paloni — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:14:24 +0000

SO glad to see you here, Matthew! Loved…”As an editor, I’m fortunate enough to experience that excitement of publication and recognition over and over with new authors every issue.” Regarding: “Sometimes I wonder if I let my own writing rest on the back burner too often, subsisting on the excitement of publishing someone else.” Please, do write for us.
And now I will ‘Faith’, as I have always been curious.
Only 10 more months to the Brattleboro LIterary Festival!

By: Matthew Limpede

Matthew Limpede — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 19:37:17 +0000

Thank you all for the encouraging and positive comments. I love that Cynthia has created such a welcoming community of writers here on the blog, and I’m honored to have been able to participate. Stay warm this winter! 🙂

By: Scott Burau

Scott Burau — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 01:40:00 +0000

A great read. A tip of the hat to The Review Review for telling us that it was here to enjoy.

By: writersideup

writersideup — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 21:13:43 +0000

That was so enjoyable to read, Matthew 🙂 I am actually a night owl year-round and it’s NOT good *sigh* I read about electronics, too, and its effect on the brain. Of course, I experience the EMF effects all day! I also prefer writing in large chunks of time. It’s the way my brain does (or doesn’t focus) and it’s tough for me to do just “a little” a day ’cause I don’t want to turn my imagination and flow off when interruptions (and there are ALways other demands) come along. Thanks for sharing! (and “Hi!” Cynthia 🙂 )