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Jul 25, 2018

Don’t be a Writer, Just Write

William Stafford once wrote, “My aim is not to be a writer, but to write” (from the book Sound of the Ax). I’ve thought of myself as a writer for much of my life. The tricky part is how to make writing, actually writing, the first priority of my life. …

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Don’t be a Writer, Just Write
Don’t be a Writer, Just Write

Jul 24, 2018

Daily Writing Made Easy(er)

In 2011, I was fortunate to hear the poet Naomi Shihab Nye speak at Earlham College in Indiana. …

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May 12, 2018

Ways to Use a Pocket Notebook

Buy the cheapest notebook that’ll fit in your pocket. Spiral-top ones are good for keeping pages together through the ruggedness of daily use. Don’t get too fussy about the design. Expensive ones may be nice, but then you might feel that only nice things can go in it. Keep it…

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Feb 24, 2016

To Be a Writer, Stop Complaining on the Internet

From reading internet comments on posts about writing, it would seem that writers don’t like getting advice. I saw one post on another platform yesterday asking for writers to comment with their least favorite writing advice. …

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Travis Poling

Travis Poling

Writer, teacher, and photographer in Indiana. travispoling.com

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