Are You a “Precrastinator?”

Not being productive enough to meet your own standards, let alone those of the people you work with or for? Think your problem is that thou procastinateth too much? Think again. You could be someone who has fallen into–

The Trap of ‘Precrastination’
by Elizabeth Yuko

We live and work in a culture that values productivity (and in turn, profits) above pretty much everything else. But we’re also big fans of instant gratification. (Isn’t the best part about making a checklist adding a few things you’ve already done, just so you can tick them off right away?) As it turns out, when you mix the push for productivity with our love of instant gratification, you can end up falling into the trap of “precrastination.” Here’s what that concept means and how to avoid it. read article

How to Stream all of the ‘Star Trek’ TV Shows & Films in Order

The Star Trek chronology of our dreams, thanks to TechRadar.Com.

by Richard Edwards

If you want to watch Star Trek in order, it can be a daunting undertaking. After the Original Series, there are currently a total of 13 movies and seven TV shows, with more on the way. Watching them together without a break would you more than 24 days. read article

WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA & ICM Partners Give Nod to New Franchise Agreement

Yesterday’s good news from the WGAW.

via Writers Guild of America West

August 5, 2020
Dear Members, read article

Cartoon: Contemplation

TVWriter™’s all-time favorite artist/philosopher, Grant Snider, shows us what contemplation does for and to him. Because it’s a process, see, with no specific end.

See more of Grant Snider’s extraordinary perception of human creativity at Incidental Comics, HERE read article

‘Archive 81’ Podcast to Become Streaming Video Series at Netflix

Mainstream showbiz has been snatching up podcasts for awhile now, and we just learned that one of this TVWriter™ minion’s faves is making its way through the Netflix development tunnel. “O frabjous day! Callooh callay!”

by Jacob Fisher

…A series based on the found footage horror podcast Archive 81 is in early development at Netflix. read article