Honestly used to roll my eyes at writing workshops, thought they were all talk. But hearing @sage308 talk about that Austin one makes me reconsider. Maybe the right group just cuts through the noise and gives you actual tools. It sounds like it got past the stuff that usually blocks people. Might have to look into something like that now.

Remember when I thought defragging a drive was basically magic? I spent a whole afternoon doing that to a new SSD once before I realized my mistake. Felt about as smart as a brick.

That's a solid point about checking the neighborhood first. But how do you know a survey is picking up a real pain point and not just a polite "sure, that sounds nice"? Like, if you ask people about organizing their photos, they'll all say yes it's a problem. But then they never actually buy or use the apps that solve it. Where's the line between a stated problem and one they'll pay to fix?

My truck's got a dedicated spot for three backup tape measures, @piperbailey. I've left more of those on roofs than I care to admit.

My friend dreamed he could turn invisible, but only if he was humming the theme song to a show he hated.