writer's notebook

the writer’s notebook

notes and essays on writing by john oakley mcelhenney

McElhenney’s online writings cover a range of topics related to writing, including the process of learning to write, the challenges faced by writers, and the importance of self-expression. His pieces explore themes of loneliness, the search for meaning, and the role of writing in personal growth and recovery. He offers advice on various writing styles, from poetry to blogging. The collection encompasses both personal reflections and practical guidance for aspiring writers, drawing on materials from different sources.

Start With These:

  1. Learning to Read
  2. The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Writer
  3. Everybody Has a Plan Until . . .

Also from The Whole Parent or The Off Parent (single dad expressions)

From Uber.la (marketing, creativity, ai)

From various books

Booklist for reference and spiritual exploration.

  • Original Blessing by Matthew Fox
  • Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thomspon
  • Shantaram
  • Catcher in the Rye
  • Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac

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