Julie and I agree.
19.02.2026 19:57
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Julie and I agree.
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You want this. You may think you do all of these things, but wouldn't it be nice to have a checklist to make sure you've done them all?
Ahem, you don't need Substack.
There are other options out there. I built my site for $33/month and own everything in an era when platforms come and go or say, accept Nazis.
I break the DIY down on a new blog post at: writingandwhatnot.com/diy-newsletter-2026
I have so many more embarrassing convention photos to post... but here's just a few. So jealous of the
@shawnabenson.bsky.social and Tom Baker pic!
See you at Gally on Saturday!
Netflix and Amazon are scooping up podcasts for streaming but do the deals fall under Reality TV or Talk Shows? Both have union protections but podcasts don't. TLDR: Streamers are buying talk shows at podcast prices & writers/actors/crews could suffer. New post: writingandwhatnot.com/blog/podcasts
Before I was a writer, I was a development exec, & a script coordinator. I saw script mistakes from newbies & seasoned pros. (Heck, I still make 'em too.) You want the reader to focus on your amazing story, n0t you're amaZing sotry. Watch my video & get the checklist: writingandwhatnot.com/resources
Earthquake?
I meant you, not your offspring, goof.
What are you kids up to now?
Correct.
Sure, Jan.
“What was your biggest impact on the Internet?”
Tie between my Baby Yoda meme and the Poison Ivy/CEO/Bees panel from a Batgirl and the Birds of Prey issue, but that one’s a joint effort written with @shawnabenson.bsky.social and art by @rogeantonio.bsky.social an @angryf.bsky.social. ❤️🐝
I'm her older sister Shawna. She stole my third birthday and I'm never getting it back.
I'll try my hand at the algorithm later, gotta prep for Twitch stream tonight (8 pm PT, channel link in bio, if you're curious).
Warehouse 13 comes to mind...
I seem to have a lot of new followers, so hi, howdy, konichiwa! Quick bio: I'm (supposedly) a TV and comics writer with my sister @juliebenson.bsky.social. Not sure why but people watch me play videogames and blather on nonstop for hours on Twitch. Twitch.tv/scribbler_sb I like tea. And I have ADHD.
The drive home from San Diego yesterday. #nofilter
Julie has become a documentarian of our dear father.
I missed out on this dad instructional.
Learning new words with Dad…
It's a heavy Writing and Whatnot blog post as we close out 2025, but there's hope for 2026. I promise. This year was devastating with family loss, health scares, saying goodbye to my dog, and more. But it taught me acceptance. bit.ly/3YM7QB8
Btw, hologram Janeway is a hallmark ornament this year! www.hallmark.com/ornaments/ke...
If you read my Writing and Whatnot blog especially the bit about Tony Gilroy, then you know I’m not surprised at all but disappointed all the same.
“…more than 91.7% were created by a white person, with white men accounting for 79% of all show creators…”
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
It's getting personal over at Writing and Whatnot this week. I'm sharing the struggles I've experienced recently (I know I can't be alone) and sobering facts about the entertainment industry (Spoiler: Not great, Bob). But the only way around it is through it, so let's get into it... bit.ly/3XWeXGP
And then added a apostrophe to 'its'!! Must I type *everything* in single quotes now?
Also, I wrote 'algo' and autocorrect did it's thing. I hate this timeline.
Suurrrre, blame the algorithm. JK
If you aren't following my sister's new bluesky account, what's wrong with you? You know she's funny. She's (RIP) Twitter famous! DO NOT DELAY. Follow her nooooow.
'Kay bye.
Can’t guarantee these help you sell your next script but they helped me with wrist pain writing at my desk. Ok, not the vacuum, but I use it all the time for quick clean up and had to share. #writing #desktop #ad www.amazon.com/vdp/0d80ce4b...
