Category: Writing
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Peter Harken: What an Amazing Guy
A profile for Seahorse is always a good excuse to ask sailing legends personal questions Read More …
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2023 Retrospective: How Books Met Boats this Year
Tracking a year’s progress on and off the water Read More …
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Eve of Cooperation: My Gift to You
My gift to you: Another escape to Cooperation Island Read More …
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Writing is YES (And Then We Edit)
To write a first draft, just say yes Read More …
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The Best Part of Writing a Good Novel
My favorite phase of novel writing—not the terrible twos Read More …
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Where I Get My Ideas: One Example
How a childhood memory sparked both fictional backstory—and this blogpost Read More …
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Primary Source Research: The Dusty Joyousness of Deep Dives
A primary research field trip leads to many unexpected discoveries. Read More …
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Unique Voices: Reading in a Crowded World
Reading two similar books highlights the importance of unique voice. Read More …
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Buddy Melges: He Really Was a Wizard
Another attempt to capture a sailing legend in words, and then marvel over the photos! Read More …
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Writing Something New about a Classic Yacht
Another fun project where books meet boats Read More …