Jarrett

@Js_wordsmith
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I craft emotionally resonant stories for thoughtful readers, blending my love of technology, family, and travel.

I wrote my entire Disneyland post — all 2,000 words — on my iPad on the flight to Peru.
Edited it there too. Posted it from my cousin's house in Lima.
The iPad gets a bad rap as a productivity device. I'm not sure that's fair anymore.
New post on whether the iPad can actually do real work

https://jswordsmith.com/ipad-productivity-peru/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

IPad Productivity Put To The Test: I Wrote A Blog Post From Peru - JSwordSmith

iPad productivity put to the test — I threw my iPad in my bag instead of my MacBook before a ten-day trip to Peru with a weekly posting deadline looming.

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I flew out of my seat as we crested the dune.
I knew the dune buggies were coming. I did not know it would feel like this.
Standing at the top of a sand mountain, looking down at a desert oasis in Peru — it felt like being on Tatooine. Like I was staring down at a starport from another world.

https://jswordsmith.com/huacachina-peru-day-trip/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Our Day Trip To Huacachina, Peru: Dune Buggies, Sand Surfing, And Desert Adventure - JSwordSmith

We snuck away for my wife's birthday to ride dune buggies and surf sand dunes at Huacachina, Peru. Here's what you need to know before you go.

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Wrote a short story about a book that desperately wants to be chosen off a shelf. It’s really about something else entirely. Link in bio

https://jswordsmith.com/with-a-little-help-from-my-friends/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

A Book's Longing - A Short Story About Books - JSwordSmith

A lonely book on a bookstore shelf waits to be chosen — a short story about creation, connection, and the moment a reader and a book find each other

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We took two toddlers to Disneyland.

One screamed in line and refused to get on the ride.
One got lost in Toontown for 10 minutes.
It rained ALL DAY at California Adventure.
Rise of the Resistance broke down.

And somehow, it was still magical.

Here's what actually happened

https://jswordsmith.com/taking-toddlers-to-disneyland-the-real-story/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I’ve been using the Ulysses writing app for everything I write—from blog posts to novels. ✍️ Finally put together a complete guide to show how it can streamline your writing workflow, stay focused, and hit your goals.

#writingtips #bloggingtips #Ulyssesapp #contentcreation

https://jswordsmith.com/ulysses-writing-app-guide/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

The Complete Guide To The Ulysses Writing App For Writers, Bloggers, And Students - JSwordSmith

An in-depth guide to the Ulysses writing app for writers, bloggers, and students. Features, comparisons, pricing, and whether it’s worth it.

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I had the privilege of going on Karen's World of Art podcast to discuss my writing process. Check out the YouTube as we talk about writing and life

https://jswordsmith.com/podcast-with-karens-world-of-art/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Podcast With Karen's World Of Art - JSwordSmith

I had the privilege of going on Karen's World of Art podcast to discuss my writing process. Check out the YouTube as we talk about writing and life

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Yeah. Finished the edits on this draft of my short story and I feel like it’s much tighter. Hoping to brush it up a little more and post it tomorrow.
My Writing Set Up

Here are the machines and apps that I use to get my writing done.

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I want to wish everyone a happy holiday, no matter what you celebrate. We need a lot more love in this world than we show right now, so I hope that during this time you can tightly hug everyone you love, or share a moment online or in real life with those you have chosen to have in your life.

https://jswordsmith.com/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-2025/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Woke up early to get a workout in. Haven’t worked out much since September and my gastritis hit, but I’m looking to start up again.

🤞 I can keep the trend up.