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February 8, 2022
Thoughts on writing and life for February 2022

This is an excerpt from my The Writing Life newsletter for February 2022.
You can also listen to it on my Living the Writing Life podcast.
Just a few thoughts on how love for the craft of writing can survive, despite setbacks, disappointments and frustrations.
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It’s fitting that I’m talking about loving the craft of writing, in spite of the setbacks, disappointments and frustrations entail...
February 2, 2022
Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 2.2.22 from William Goldman
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January 26, 2022
Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 1.26.22 from E.B. White
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January 19, 2022
Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 1.19.22 from Philip Pullman
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January 12, 2022
Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 1.12.22 from Sylvia Plath
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January 5, 2022
Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 1.5.22 from Larry L. King
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December 22, 2021
Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 12.22.21 from Natalie Goldberg
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December 21, 2021
Tuesday’s Tips: Want to be a podcast guest? Here are 10 tips to follow!

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Back in 2018, I had written a post about how to make the best possible first impression when reaching out to bloggers about being on their blog.
I used the analogy of the television commercial about a man who shows up for his first date dressed in a very rumpled t-shirt—the point being to use that fabric softener to ensure you create the right first impression without any wrinkles!
At the time, I had been receiving a lot...
December 15, 2021
Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 12.15.21 from Enid Bagnold
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December 8, 2021
Wednesday Writing Inspiration for 12.8.21 from George V. Higgins
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