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Friday
The Temper of Stars
Final Cockpit setup for Elite Dangerous
Since it was asked on reddit here is the setup I'm using
The smallest screen is a cheap touchscreen monitor off of amazon and it has ED CoPilot running on it. This monitor is plugged into the computer and you just set it up as a 4th monitor (think I had to google how to make it touch too) in windows, then drag the app/window you want onto it like any other monitor.
The larger of the 2 bottom right monitors is my wife's old Microsoft Surface and it's running an ED CoPilot screen using EDCoPTER to run the window in a browser making the touchscreen more responsive. This one I just run the ED CoPilot and EDCopTER on main computer. Then open a browser on laptop and type in the IP address that EDCoPTER gives you (usually 192.xxx.x.xx:yyyy)
Left main monitor is Inara and EDMC.
Middle is the game with EDMC ModernOverlay running on it.
Right monitor is two instances of Icarus Terminal.
HoTaS are X-56, which I've had for years and love, so many hats, buttons and switches I rarely touch the keyboard.
Keyboard is a Razer BlackWidow Chroma, which allows me to use the M1-M5 keys for macros. Use these for one button docking request and takeoff.
Mouse is a Logitech G600 with 12 side buttons.
Mic is a Logitech Yeti Blue for using voice commands with COVAS:NEXT
And I used these mounts for the HoTaS, which work great.
CMDR GrimCop
Wednesday
Free Scrivener Coupon Code 2026
Scrivener is a powerful content-generation tool for writers that allows you to concentrate on composing and structuring long and difficult documents. While it gives you complete control of the formatting, its focus is on helping you get to the end of that awkward first draft.
I want to sincerely thank all those that continue to use the links provided below.
- This is the most current Scrivener coupon code: PODCAST (This code is still valid as of Saturday, January 3rd, 2026)
- Highlight the discount code, right click and copy. The final checkout screen will have an "Add coupon" link at the top. Just paste the Scrivener coupon code into the provided box.
- You must go here for the Scrivener and paste your coupon code.
Top 4 Journals for Writers
Writers love the feel of a fine journal. Sitting down with your favorite journal can make ideas spring to life. A fine, leather bound journal can make a great gift for a writer. Any of the journals listed below would make a fine gift for the writer in your life (or yourself)! Pair it with a fine pen for the quintessential writer's gift.
1. Vintage Retro Leather Cover Notebook Journal Blank String Nautical
2. Horizons Classic Leather Journal - Refillable Vintage Diary Notebook With Extra Lined Paper and a Bamboo Pen as a special Bonus
- RETRO STYLE WITH FREE RUSTIC WOODEN PEN INCLUDED! Makes a great gift and travel companion that features refillable loose leaf pages!
- EXCELLENT CONVERSATION STARTER! With its handsome embossing it will attract many looks. With it's thicker than usual pages, it can take being written on with a fountain pen without worry of bleeding or smudging!
- CONVENIENTLY SIZED FOR TRAVEL! Well made and sturdy, it will handle the abuse you give it while tossing it in your backpack or carrying it over all seven continents.
- The Sturdy and Handy Cover is made of Finest Buffalo Leather. It has a smooth surface feel and is yet very durable and long-lasting.
- The Handmade Paper has few and far between Fragments of Flower Petals worked into so that every page is unique.
- The journal is purely Handmade by Masters of their Craft.
- approximately 200 Pages
4. Embossed Leather Blue Stone 120 Page Unlined Journal with Clasp
- Unlined, handmade paper.
- These journals are hand crafted, and the embossed designs and shape of the stone may vary.
- Antiqued brass swing clasp.
Tuesday
Top 6 Pens for Writers
1. Starwalker Extreme Ballpoint Pen 111039
- Barrel made of stainless steel with PVD-plated inlays
- Platinum-plated clip and fittings
- Ballpoint Pen with twist mechanism
- Bold and strong silhouette and the floating Montblanc emblem
- Black precious resin, platinum-plated fittings, inlaid with Montblanc emblem
- Platinum-plated clip set with a synthetic onyx-colored gemstone
- Three platinum-plated rings embossed with the Montblanc brand name
3. Versace ASTREA Ball Point Pen, Black Ink, Medium Point (VR7050014)
When you want an elegant and classy pen for a person of the same caliber. A unique pen that exudes class and confidence!
- Steel guilloché lower barrel, Black upper barrel
- Greek key engraved and enameled in black on the ring
- Versace logo engraved on the clip
- Medusa on relief on the top of the cap
4. Visconti Rembrandt Blue Ball Point Pen
- Silver band brandishes the Rembrandt-motif signature and majestic filigree flourish
- Deploys with a twist
- Variegated marbled resin — no two are exactly alike
- Resin design is based on Rembrandt's use of chiaroscuro — adding lighter hues to a dark foundation image
- Ballpoint ink is unusually smooth, similar to rollerball ink
5. Engraved / Personalized Waterman Expert Black with Gold Trim Ballpoint
- Comes in a Waterman pen gift case
- Geniune Waterman Expert Pen, Made in France
- Laser engraving shows up gold, matches the trim
6. Cross Apogee, Frosty Steel, BallPoint Pen (AT0122-6)
- All Cross products are shipped in boutique-quality gift packaging that you'll be proud to give as a gift.
- Cross offers a range of ball-point refill sizes and colors; Selectip gel rolling balls, porous-points (felt tips), ball-points and document markers; 0.5mm pencil leads; specially formulated cartridges and bottled inks..
- Cross has re-invented writing instruments with jewelry-quality craftsmanship.
- All Cross writing instruments are unquestionably guaranteed against mechanical failure, regardless of age.
Also, if you've been on the fence about buying Scrivener...you can get a 20% discount on Scrivener here.
Saturday
NaNoWriMo Report Card
We all know how tough it can be to keep on track during NaNoWriMo. Here is a simple spreadsheet for those of you that want a handy way to track your NaNoWriMo progress during November. Honestly, you could change the date range to keep track of your writing for any month you chose.
All you do is fill in the blanks of any yellow shaded areas and then the sheet will track your daily and monthly achievements for you! Click the photo for a larger image. You can download a copy of the NaNoWriMo Report Card here.
Don't forget to grab you're copy of Scrivener just in time for NaNoWriMo. Use the Scrivener Coupon Code to get 20% off today and get those creative juices flowing.
You'll be able to track
Daily word count
Monthly word count
Number of scenes written
Number of writing sessions per day
Words per hour
Words left until goal
Average words per day
Tomorrow's goal
And much more!
I hope you can make use of it. Feel free to change and alter as you wish. Only one week to go. Have fun and keep writing!
If you have any question or any problems before NaNoWriMo starts in Novemeber leave a comment or send me an email. Enjoy!
Wednesday
2018 Coupon Codes for Scrivener
Scrivener is a powerful content-generation tool for writers that allows you to concentrate on composing and structuring long and difficult documents. While it gives you complete control of the formatting, its focus is on helping you get to the end of that awkward first draft.
I want to sincerely thank all those that continue to use the links provided below.
- This is the most current Scrivener coupon code: WORDSWITHJAM (This code is still valid as of Saturday, August 3rd, 2019)
- Highlight the discount code, right click and copy. The final checkout screen will have an "Add coupon" link at the top. Just paste the Scrivener coupon code into the provided box.
- You must go here for the Scrivener 3 Mac OS X version and paste your coupon code.
- You must go here for the Scrivener Windows version and paste your coupon code.
If you want to learn amazing ways to use Scrivener and how to make a living with this great writing tool read this!





