Summary: <br> <br> <br> The video stream<br> <br> <br> <br> * We’re in the middle of a pandemic.* Tee and Pip didn’t have the ‘rona, we had a cold each. * Shout out to all the magnificent health care works who are working and helping society through this.* Tee and Pip are raising money for No Kid Hungry, while streaming. They provide meals to children who otherwise would depend on school lunches. <a href="https://donate.tiltify.com/@theteemonster/lunchtime-for-kids">You don’t have to watch to donate.</a><br> <br> <br> <br> 5:23 How to stay creative in a pandemic<br> <br> <br> <br> * How things have changed since Smoky Writers in North Carolina. We were so lucky to get it in before COVID-19* If you’re a long time listener to the show, you’ll be familiar with our yearly writing retreat* A beautiful house by the beach, with some of our favorite people in the world* The retreat this year was shorter, but we stayed in Wilmington, NC* We returned home, carrying a heavy cold each<br> <br> <br> <br> Much like this…<br> <br> <br> <br> * We recorded this episode once before, but we sounded awful.* Shortly after Virginia closed schools for the whole year* Now we are on lockdown. Grocery shopping is the only trip we make* We are getting comfort from New Zealand’s Prime Ministry, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jacindaardern/">Jacinda Arden</a>* Pip reminds Australia they can’t have her<br> <br> <br> <br> Let’s begin<br> <br> <br> <br> * Let’s talk projects.* Pip and Tee have the rights back for Social Media for Writers* There are going to be re-writes in the next edition. Quite a few things have changed in the social media landscape.* Tee is working with Chuck Tomasi on a 4th edition of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Podcasting-Dummies-Computer-Tech-ebook/dp/B075SLMX14">Podcasting for Dummies</a>* Discord for Dummies is coming out in May. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Discord-Dummies-Computer-Tech/dp/1119688035">Pre-order now!</a>* Secret of the Monkey God is on the docket too. Tee is not going to be left out.* Pip is working on Ride or Die, as well as Fierce Dead 2* Polishing up a few old projects too* Bear in mind, the current pandemic situation has a lot of consequences, not just health, but mental and economic* We’re all being creative with getting things done<br> <br> <br> <br> Working from home.. be like…<br> <br> <br> <br> * We need to look out for each other* And know, it’s OK to not be OK.* Use technology to check in on people, and don’t be afraid to ask for help from those that care about you.* Writers may need solitude, but we’re not used to not being able to go out to cafes… or libraries.. or anywhere<br> <br> <br> <br> Do not.. do not… go to a cabin in the woods.. At least this cabin.<br> <br> <br> <br> * Writers online, writing together while ignoring each other.* Being kind, also applies to yourself. Be kind to yourself* Have a routine. Take showers.* Get up, get dressed (except for those odd pj days)* If you feel you can’t write, then find another creative project.* Pip and Tee are currently working on their bathroom. It’s been needing an update for about… 10 years…* Clearing out the house, and organizing your books. * Gardening is great… and if you’re lucky you get fresh food* Pip bought supplies online from Lowe’s, and used contactless pickup* Give your mind a break, rather than forcing it to pump out content all the time* Pip thinks getting back to baking, brewing, gardening is great.* Limit your diet of news. Don’t spend too long scrolling through Facebook* Pip gets on her hobby horse of history.* <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUjSHuOw6k0">The message from John Rhys Davies</a>* Pip tries to post positive things.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
