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Jacob Whaler

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I first learned about the power of words when, at the age of 14, I picked up a torn copy of The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury. It blew me away. I devoured his other books in quick succession: Something Wicked This Way Comes, The Martian Chronicles, Fahrenheit 451. I didn't just read his books; I lived them. His novels and short stories were my secret world, not just a place of escape, but a universe where my imagination could soar beyond the limits of time and space. In high school I discovered other writers like J.R.R. Tolkien and Edgar Rice Burroughs. I fancied myself to be Strider or John Carter and made a sword from a machete, complete with a leather sheath.

My English teacher insisted that we try creative writing ourselves. To my surp
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Jacob Whaler I don't really get what I would call "writer's block." Instead, I sometimes get "ideas block" when the flow of ideas just comes to a stop. Maybe it's …moreI don't really get what I would call "writer's block." Instead, I sometimes get "ideas block" when the flow of ideas just comes to a stop. Maybe it's the same thing. Usually, the best way through for me is to take a few days off, read an interesting book, go skiing or mountain biking, eat good food, get lots of rest. And then just jump back into writing and write garbage until the ideas start to come back. Then I just go back and delete or edit the garbage.(less)
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Political Discussion = Intertribal Warfare?

Gone are the days of deep and meaningful political discourse. Most of us get our news from highly politicized sources with a clearly staked-out a political viewpoint informing and coloring all content. If you agree with the political viewpoint of the source you’re reading, you’ll likely agree with the content. If you disagree with the political viewpoint, you’ll likely stop reading and move on to

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Jonathan Jones Hi, I discovered your blog entry about simple tips for new writers. I like to share good writing advice with my followers on social media, so I've put links up on Twitter and Facebook.


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