Writer and airline pilot from the Cleveland, Ohio area.
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The Paris Olympics and Taking Creative Risks
There are those who can and do. There are those who can but won’t. And there are those who can’t but criticize those who do. Make it anyway.
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Telling a Story in Zero Words: The Tour de France Drama Captured in a Photo
One photo, two fierce rivals, and a miraculous recovery. All stories should be this good.
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The Moment to Write About
A piece of advice so simple and powerful I wish I’d come up with it myself.
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This Beautiful Sentence Index
Crystals of beauty that leave a lingering sense of awe and inspiration: The Index
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This Beautiful Sentence, #3
Crystals of beauty that leave a lingering sense of awe and inspiration, #3: Jorge Luis Borges
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Fiction Inspiration: The Magic of Carnivals is a Writer’s Playground
From the irresistible food to the nostalgic rides and unexpected encounters, every experience at the carnival sparks inspiration for storytelling. These moments, whether real or imagined, form the essence of the writer’s creative journey.
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This Beautiful Sentence, #2
Crystals of beauty that leave a lingering sense of awe and inspiration, #2: Marcel Proust
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Should Writers Read?
Eclectic reading isn’t something you do at a doughnut shop. Or, well, it could be, because as long as you’re reading, it doesn’t matter where you do it, even if it’s with an éclair in hand.
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Embrace Influence and Inspiration: How to Find Your Unique Writing Voice
Embrace influences and let your unique voice develop naturally. Don’t fear lack of originality; the freedom to explore will lead to your own distinct style.
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This Beautiful Sentence, #1
Crystals of beauty that leave a lingering sense of awe and inspiration, #1: Vladimir Nabokov