Letter from the (burned out) editor

Greetings!

I want to open this by thanking you for your continued interest in this weird little zine-like experiment. The act of creation is a beautifully chaotic thing that comes in many different platforms. And I set out to write about and better understand this process, at least for myself.

That being said, this month I have been dealing with burnout. As a result, all of the plans I had queued up simply have not gotten done. Writing my book, any film projects, and even this newsletter. It’s all paused until I can work through the Burnout of 2024™️.

As a writer, this is a bummer. This lack of ability to write and draw and tell stories isn’t a great feeling. But the last thing I want to do is give up on this. I’m generally an optimistic person.

So I’ve made the decision to continue my self care and continue this newsletter and writing in due time. I’ve put down the Emotional Armor™️ and will go into Burnout Recovery Mode (that one doesn’t get a ™️ because I want a better title).

So while I’m working on my Self Care, let me encourage you to do something creative in your own life. Whether it’s coding something cool, photographing a sunset, or reading a cozy mystery novel, it’s something that enriches your brain and keeps you thinking.

See you next month!

Stuff I’m enjoying

To end this on a positive note, let’s list off a few things that are bringing me joy. I hope you can vibe with anything from this list.

It’s Fall y’all! Check out this playlist for the autumn vibes: Witchy Fall Vibes.

I’be been reading A Theory of Fun. Both because I’m getting into coding, but also… it’s just fun!

One of my best friends and certified Writing Buddy™️ has gotten me to play Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team. There’s an emulator on the Switch that has Red version. And I absolutely love this game! I’m about to finish this one and want to get the DX version next.