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How to Recognize an Opportunity

July 04, 2022 by Scott Meyer

The following is a sample of the sort of commentary Patreon subscribers are getting. Consider this either an inducement to, or a warning not to become a patron, depending on your reaction:

Yes, I love coffee.

No, I've never had Kopi Luwak.

No, I definitely do not want some. The idea does not appeal to me in the first place, and my understanding is that the industry that has sprung up to supply it is not exactly "cruelty free." Also, one stage of the harvesting process looks disturbingly like a Payday bar, which I find disturbing.

Palm Civets, however, look adorable, and if they adapted well to being a pet, I could see having one, if only to give it a good life, and to make guests look questioningly at any cup of coffee I offered them.

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July 04, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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How to Mine Your Old Notes for New Ideas

June 27, 2022 by Scott Meyer

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June 27, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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How to Process a Movie that Makes You Angry

June 20, 2022 by Scott Meyer

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June 20, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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How to Talk Through a Friend's Problems

June 13, 2022 by Scott Meyer

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June 13, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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How to Make Two Superheroes Fight Each Other Upon First Meeting

June 06, 2022 by Scott Meyer

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June 06, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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How to Analyze a Mistake

May 30, 2022 by Scott Meyer

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May 30, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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How to Share Your Visionary Ideas

May 23, 2022 by Scott Meyer

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May 23, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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How to Learn About Other People's Obscure Interests

May 16, 2022 by Scott Meyer in comic

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The guy in Amsterdam: Not Just Bikes.

May 16, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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How to Make It Clear That Something Is Not For You

May 09, 2022 by Scott Meyer

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May 09, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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How to Make a Bold Fashion Choice

May 02, 2022 by Scott Meyer

I have been creating new comics for about two months now, and posting them for about a month. I am thrilled and delighted with the enthusiasm of the response I’ve received, and shocked at the realization of how much effort the strip requires. (Imagine how much worse it would be if I actually drew new pictures for the damned thing!)

I have taken the advice of several readers and started a Patreon for Basic Instructions.

https://www.patreon.com/basicinstructions

It has one tier, with a suggested fee of $3.00 a month. Joining the Patreon is a way of letting me know that you want me to keep making strips, helping me cover my overhead, and compensating me for my efforts. (Yes, “efforts.” I make more than one effort.)

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May 02, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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