Hey there, friend. Are you ready for some Writing tips and baking quips?
I am here for you. OMG I have been baking so much. If you don’t like baking, skip to the next section (trust me). My kid and I have made chive and cheddar sourdough biscuits, sourdough crackers, and so much sourdough bread.
I got a starter from my friend and author Simone Cooper. I love it! Since it sits on my counter, and I have to feed it every day, it encourages me and reminds to make something. A slightly yeasty smell permeates the kitchen.
But, my dudes, I have made some GROSS stuff. Like I found a bread recipe that I can turn into sponges and a biscuit recipe that I can feed the dogs.
Baking, though, has opened me up a little bit. It’s sparked a different side to my creativity. The act of creating — and failing too — urges me forward in other areas. It challenges me to think and work differently.
Or, it doesn’t, and I sit on my couch and eat bread.
For Readers
I’ve almost made it through my stack of Christmas books. If you follow me on Twitter, you’ve probably heard me raving about Alix E. Harrow. I LOVE (times inifinity) her book The Ten Thousand Doors of January. The book was a finalist for, like, all the awards. It has that delicious feeling of possibility running throughout. If you like portal fantasy, like Clockbreakers, you’ll love this book. If you hated Clockbreakers, you’ll still love this book! It’s not for kids, but it is for you.
For Writers (Writing tips and baking quips)
Social media is a solid way to waste our time, right? Or, you know, build a brand or whatever. I read an article by Rachel Reichenbach on her blog that talked about increasing your engagement on Instagram. She worked with someone from Instagram, and got the yeast on how to build her brand effectively, and shared the whole loaf (bread metaphors FTW).
ENGAGE!
She has quite a few good tips, so I won’t steal her thunder, but one I found interesting — Instagram increases your visibility if you are using Reels. That’s their new TikTok RipOff. Using Reels will increase your reach elsewhere on Insta.
Check out the article. It’s worth your time. Plus, she makes cool comics.
But Kate, how did it help you?
By the way, the result of me reading that article was that I went on Reels and proceeded to find a video I can use to learn to Instagram Dance like the cool kids. Expect something wonderful, my friends.
What I’m up to
Writing tips and baking quips and a whole lot of punching.
What I’m not up to
I haven’t figured out this dance yet.