Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

~ John W. Howell

TGIF

It is hard to believe another Friday has arrived. I hope your week was as quick. I’m currently working on formatting My GRL for the March launch. It is amazing to me that no matter how many times I’ve worked formatting books, I still have to consult my Handy Andy format guide. You would think I would have this stuff in the brain, but no. I excuse myself in that there is so much to do to prepare a Create Space and Kindle version. I am doing the Table of Contents for Kindle right now and don’t trust Microsoft Word’s so-called automatic built-in version.  So what I have to do is bookmark and then link the table. It takes a while but is solid as a rock.

If you have no idea what I was rambling about above count yourself lucky. Today’s JohnKu talks about memory. I hope you have a great weekend.

Remember by John W. Howell © 2017

Some stuff you write down,

Some you trust to memory. . .

Guess which is retrieved.

79 thoughts on “Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF”

  1. Today’s JohnKu is perfect! Memory can be elusive, but who forgets Morgan Freeman’s voice — and the written “stuff” – often a surprise. 🙂

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  4. Good old Margan Freeman. He can smile and sound serious at the same time. I bet he’s got his voice insured for a pretty penny. I’ve gone through numerous sheets of paper to supplement my memory. By the looks of my desk and shelf beside it, it’s all stacked within arm’s reach. Have a great weekend, John. 😀 — Suzanne

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  5. Oh I know better than to trust my memory any more, I call it swiss-cheese memory or my very own Black Hole (everything gets sucked in – but nothing comes out!!) 🙂
    Have a great weekend, John and good luck with your formatting.

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  7. At work (day job) I have a Personal assistant to help me remember stuff, plus an amazing spreadsheet with all the things I need to do. At home it’s my wife and children!
    MS is a big part of that, but I think it only magnifies what is already there…
    Plus, I’m fast approaching 50. That doesn’t help☹️

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  8. Happy Friday, John! You nailed it on memory! I always tell people that my brain is like a sieve 🙂 I have to write everything done or set up reminders on Outlook (work). I’ve never had a good memory, short-term or long-term. I always have to look things up because, even when I do remember something, it’s never the details. At least, not the important details. These last few weeks have been crazy for me at work; thus, I haven’t been around very much here. I miss everybody and hope to get back into the WP swing soon! Have a great weekend!

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    1. Oh Marie, I would like to say I haven’t noticed your absence but it simply isn’t true. You always bring sunshine when you visit. Please know that you need to do what you need to do for you (Whew that was clumsy) Anyway, It is so nice to have a visit and I hope all is well. MWAH! 😀

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  10. Today’s JohnKu becomes truer the older I get. And it seems the more I put into the gray matter (I’m presently taking a course on Google Analytics), the more that leaks out!
    Happy Friday, John!

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  12. Seeing that we’re all in the same boat, we should charter a big yacht – Friday Freeman Getaway!! Let’s all write that down so we can remember to do it next week! Thanks for the chuckle and the look in the mirror, John!

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  15. I’ve always (I refuse to blame it on age) forgotten things as I go form one room room to the next. Then awhile back I read that there is a valid reason for that. Something about the doorways being a transition that disrupts your thoughts… but I forget. I’ve gone through hundreds of doorways since I read that. 😈 Seriously though here are a couple of credible sources:
    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-walking-through-doorway-makes-you-forget/
    http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160307-why-does-walking-through-doorways-make-us-forget

    So if I forget something, I’m sure I at least thought of some kind of doorway somewhere. Certainly not age, or lack of memory cells, or squirrels. 😉 Mega hugs.

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    1. So true. I also read where memory pieces are only retained for as long as we need them. If we write things down there is no longer a need to remember. Important stuff like driving a car are kept. Thanks, Teagan. It must be the door ways. 😀 HUGS

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  20. I admire you, John, for tackling the formatting on your own. I’ve never tried, but have always paid someone to do it for me. Let’s see….it depends on where I put the memory that I write down as to whether or not it is easily recalled. 🙂 Sometimes I think I’ve spent over half my life looking for things I put away in a safe place.

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  22. Has anyone tried Jutoh? It’s supposed to be a good format program. Also, John, may I ask? How do you do local signings with Indie? Do you just approach bookstores and ask? For future reference…

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    1. Most bookstores that are independent will give you a chance if you supply the promotional material. They also want a cut of the books sold. Usually 40 to 50%. Major chains are another matter. Usually NO.

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  23. So true John. No matter how many books we put out, there’s so much to remember to the publishing process. Good on your for even wanting to format after writing and grueling edits and all else. I still don’t even want to attempt to learn formatting, LOL. 🙂

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  24. Jo Robinson’s services were a Godsend to me. I know zero about formatting. She’s extremely affordable and does a great job. It was worth the $30 bucks to not have to deal with it.

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