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Calling all Writers of Medium

Do you want to be interviewed or quoted in a book on writing and publishing? Help me out by answering some questions on a form below and…

Jan 4, 2022

Four white cylinders in different sizes clustered together with a plain taupe background.

Jan 4, 2022

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ILLUMINATION

Can you describe what your gender feels like?

I have been struggling with this question for years.

Feb 9, 2023

A store window reflecting the author and another person on the far left of the frame. Behind them, the words simple simon design are visible. A stone building, a car, and a ladder laying against the building are all reflected as well.

Feb 9, 2023

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THE(slow)POET

How Does One Even Achieve “Deep Work”

Starting a focus challenge on a holiday weekend is a bit of a cop-out, isn’t it?

Jul 8, 2022

How Does One Even Achieve “Deep Work”

Jul 8, 2022

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THE(slow)POET

30-Day Deep Work Challenge

In which I attempt to grow my focus and ditch my addiction to Solitaire.

Jul 2, 2022

Book cover, Deep Work by Cal Newport

Jul 2, 2022

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THE(slow)POET

And suddenly I am craving poetry

The ultimate slow-living writing and reading.

Apr 8, 2022

And suddenly I am craving poetry

Apr 8, 2022

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The Brain is a Noodle

Help! How do You Organize Your Documents?

Between the different publishing platforms, the different writing tools, and files on my computer and the cloud, I need a major…

Feb 12, 2022

multiple metal cabinets with drawers and books on top.

Feb 12, 2022

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The Brain is a Noodle

I Started Writing on Medium and Substack at the Same Time.

I have been trying, in my own ineffectual way, to have a creative writing career for nearly two decades, it hasn’t stuck, until now.

Feb 8, 2022

I Started Writing on Medium and Substack at the Same Time.

Feb 8, 2022

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THE(slow)POET

The Time Is Now: It’s Never Too Late To Remember Where You Came From

In response to Coffee Challenge: Promotional article to my weekly newsletter

Feb 5, 2022

The Time Is Now: It’s Never Too Late To Remember Where You Came From

Feb 5, 2022

Libby Walkup

Yes, You Do Have to Write Every Day

But it’s less work than you think it is

Jan 22, 2022

A notebook spread of tally marks.

Jan 22, 2022

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The Brain is a Noodle

The Book that Made Napping an Anarchist Act

Sleep on, my friends.

Jan 16, 2022

Man’s head, face dusted with dirt, rests among white flowers.

Jan 16, 2022

Libby Walkup

Libby Walkup

40-yr-old nonbinary, demi, neurodivergent personal essayist and poet. Go deep into your writing practice with me at http://theslowpoet.substack.com

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