writing

Now that I've made CalebBooker.com, do I keep doing my personal blogging on Metaversed? I mean, I love posting stuff here, love adding content to this most excellent site... but... that's my little space!

I am, however, MOST gratified to see some of the other members making use of their Metaversed blogs. Robert Bloomfield's introduction is hopefully the first in a long series of posts, and I see Baba is testing the waters. This is one of those things that, if enough get on board, could create a new community of bloggers like nowhere else.

CMP, who publish Dr. Dobb's Journal among others, just closed 3 print magazines and laid off 200 people. They're going digital.

What a strange time for a guy to try to break out into the writing field. Magazines are closing, and writers are a dime a dozen. Everybody who lives by the pen is tightening their belts. Stringing words together just doesn't pay anymore... not that it ever paid much.

Damn, though, what I wouldn't give to make a living at it.

I mean don't get me wrong - if I had the chance to direct a feature film I'd do it in a heartbeat. That's been my dream for years, too. Still, even if I *did*, I'd be stealing a few minutes in the early mornings and late evenings to tap at the keyboard about all things metaversal.

Just an odd time to be me, really. That's ok though. The world is changing pretty fast. I'll just keep on doing what I'm doing and wait five minutes... next thing you know I'll be a perfect match for this crazy planet.