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Category Archives: Inspiration

Do some books choose you?

October 16, 2020

Do you believe that some books choose you? I bought Zen on the Trail by Christopher Ives two years ago …

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Deep Valley Book Festival goes virtual!

October 7, 2020

Like many organizations, the Deep Valley Book Festival had to pivot this year and find a way to deliver content …

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5 ways to bring more enjoyment to your reading

July 28, 2020

This post is inspired by Laurie Hertzel’s July 24 column in the Minneapolis StarTribune titled “Making the Most of Your …

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I don’t say “I’m a writer.” Here’s why.

June 23, 2020

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma often quotes fellow cellist Pablo Casals as saying “I am a human being first, a musician second, …

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We’ve been here before: What lessons can we learn from WWII?

April 21, 2020

During World War II, households stockpiled butter. Today, it’s toilet paper. “Lots of people are unemployed because of the crisis.” …

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What is the pandemic allowing you to do?

April 5, 2020

Instead of focusing on what we can’t do right now, tell me: What have you been able to do that normally …

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What’s your new writing routine?

March 21, 2020

How often have you said, “I wish I had more time to write”? For many of us that wish has …

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“Write something beautiful” — Dessa

March 3, 2020

I probably am the only remaining Minnesotan unfamiliar with Dessa’s music. I know who she is — how could I …

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Read essays to write essays

January 26, 2020

“Read five poems for every one you write.” I read this piece of advice in the Jan/Feb 2020 issue of …

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Softening the sting of artistic rejection

January 18, 2020

Rejection sucks. But the more you submit, and the more you’re rejected, it DOES become easier to shake off those …

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  • One of my top-10 favorite movies. twitter.com/dannykellyword… 1 day ago
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