With the command line, you have great server surveillance tools available to you – without bringing Kali into the mix. The first half of this talk will cover using curl, nmap, netcat, ping, traceroute, whois, and dig to figure out what a server is supposed to be doing, what it’s actually doing, and possible vulnerabilities to investigate further. You’ll learn at least one concrete way to use each command with plenty of resources to keep you going.
In the second half, we’ll talk about why anyone who wants to write a novel can do it. We’ll look at the mindset and process shortcuts that can help you – yes, you! – write a first-draft novel, including mindfulness, how to observe themes and writing tics without slowing yourself down, and how to pursue joy as you rack up your word count. We’ll also touch on scheduling, accountability, and how to start finding a writing community.