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What was Daily Marginalia?

David Gane
David Gane

David from the future: David's Daily Marginalia (also called David's Daily Journal) is now defunct. See the 20/ New Directions newsletter for more information.

Marginalia are the small things that catch my attention throughout the day.

Sometimes they are notes or ideas, and other times, they are places on the internet I want to remember. Posts are updated throughout the day and always changing. The previous day will always be the most complete version.

However, travel at your own risk.

For some, it could be a curiousity, but for other it will likely be an annoyance. They are chaotic and disassociated with each other.

Also, as proper warning, this is an experiment, so it may disappear at any moment.

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Co-writer of the Shepherd and Wolfe young adult mysteries, the internationally award-winning series, and teacher of storytelling and screenwriting.

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