@Jopp Good thoughts. I’ve done enough web design to comfortable with basic CSS and able to research more advanced features. I agree formatting is more than just eye candy—I worked in design studios for a decade (I was always the geek in the studio), and formatting is a large factor in clear communication. I also just like stuff that looks good. (I’m obsessed with finding ways to use Optima in on my onscreen reading applications).
I looked briefly at your Dune theme but haven’t had a chance to try it out yet—I plan to soon. I also went through the five or so themes I’d loaded in the past and rediscovered how many variables the Minimal theme exposes to the Style Settings plugin—that’s a great way to format text without CSS. It even allows saved configurations, so it’s easy to switch for different contexts. I prefer a fairly minimal but attractive (i.e. clean) writing environment, as I am easily distracted.
@CawlinTeffid I think I will take you up on your suggestion of starting a poetry topic. Even if I’m not a poet (yet), it could be helpful to a lot of other folks.