Dirtbag Writer

Decluttering the Bookshelf and Discovering the Unread

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by Writer.

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Spring weather combined with my new obsession of reading minimalist blogs has inspired me to declutter my apartment. Heeding the wisdom of Leo Babuta of Zen Habits I am tackling one area of me casa at a time versus my normal behavior of tearing the entire house apart, followed by a freak out and then [...]

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Why I Love the West: Crazy Earth Art & Open Space

Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by Writer.

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It is no coincidence that the ultimate event in self-expression, Burning Man, occurs every August in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada. Whether it is ancient rock art, massive earth work pieces (Michael Heizer’s work) or mind-tripping burning playa works – Nevada and the rest of the West are breeding ground for artistic expression. In [...]

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Six Figure Freelancing: A Book Review

Posted on 18. Jul, 2009 by Writer.

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After perusing shelf after shelf of books on writing at the public library, I left for home with stacks of books about freelancing. Kelly James-Enger’s Six-Figure Freelancing: The Writer’s Guide to Making More Money was most helpful. This book is going to be an excellent resource for me as I begin my freelance writing business [...]