Write What You Know

Write what you know
Write what you love
Invent a new world
Invent words
Be silly
Play

Write what you see
Write what bothers you
Write what amuses you
Invent a new persona
Let the words dance
Sing them home

Poetry does not have to be fancy
Poetry does not have to be frilly
Be truthful
Heartfelt honesty sells
People love it
Write what you know

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Date: 8/13/2019 5:44:00 PM
One of my favorite axioms is: 'write where your planted'. Works for me. Good one!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/13/2019 10:41:00 PM
Thank you Eric. I count on that.
Date: 8/13/2019 4:06:00 PM
"write what you know"...Oh, my friend, I have no idea what to write... the words chase across the paper like squirrels in the park, saving nuts and never sharing. This is a great write you have done. I love it and so very true indeed. Ann
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Date: 8/13/2019 10:09:00 AM
Caren, I like this poem. "Write what you know Write what you love". You are a good listener! -Richard
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/13/2019 10:18:00 AM
Thank you Richard. It is my job description.
Date: 8/13/2019 12:44:00 AM
The BEST writing advice! Love and FAV this!! ;)
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/13/2019 10:18:00 AM
Thank you Soul Sister.
Date: 8/12/2019 9:30:00 PM
Good advice, Caren! Blessings, Kim
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 8/13/2019 10:19:00 AM
I am pretty forth-write Kim.
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