Dirtbag Writer

How Do You Become a Better Writer?

Posted on 28. Sep, 2010 by Writer.

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I am not here to tell you how to become a better writer; I am really just soliciting advice. I don’t know how to use commas, I have a tendency to write in the passive voice, and I am not sure if I should have used a semi-colon in the first sentence or if I [...]

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Why I Love the West: Deserts (and Giveaway!)

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Writer.

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I was listening to this podcast the other day while road tripping through the desert and found myself both saddened and furious. In Stuff You Should Know’s Will the moon save humanity?, Josh and Chuck are pondering the end of the world and discussing projects that may save humanity. In the intro they discuss projects [...]

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What NOT To Do On Desert Road Trips

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by Writer.

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My desert road tripping travels and dirt road obsession has gotten me into a lot of almost troubles. After a serious close one the other day (#1) I’ve decided to step up my desert travel safety measures. Here are 10 things I wouldn’t recommend doing when road trippin’ through desert land. 1. Enter unfamiliar desert [...]

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Why I Love the West: Dirt Roads

Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by Writer.

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May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. ~Edward Abbey