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A month ago I posted about axing all my side projects. I’m having second thoughts.

Well, sort of. Saying no to freelance projects has been a really good thing and has given me a lot more time for writing. And for dating. (I’ve been doing a lot more dating than writing lately. I have no problem with this. ;))

At the same time, I still love making art and books, and posting about Words of the Prophets a few days ago got me itching to start on another similar book project (a reader’s edition of the D&C). After thinking it over a bit, I’ve decided that writing will still come first, but that I don’t have to limit myself only to writing. Focus is important, but it’s not the only thing of importance.

So, I’ll still do other stuff. I have to. It’s who I am. The difference from where I was before, however, is that I’m only going to do my own projects, which means I can backburner them whenever my writing needs more attention. Deadlines will be very flexible.

I’m excited. Let the bookmaking recommence. And I should have more info on the D&C project pretty soon.

With all of this I’ve realized that I love graphic design way more than web design. It’s the part I love most about my current job, actually, but unfortunately it’s only around 5–10% of what I do. I’m thinking that in a year or two I’ll switch to a graphic design job, something where I can work on print projects. Mmm. I love print.