About Harley Bell

Harley Bell is a poet from Aotearoa, New Zealand. He is currently working on a book of poems, called Wild Altar. He has been published in various journals. He spends his time in cafes, libraries, forests and parks. He draws inspiration from the conversation between the natural world and cityscapes. He isn’t sure why he wrote this in the third person.


Hi, I’m Harley and thank you for checking out my blog. I’m on a journey to share actionable tips about creativity, writing and business. I also write poetry. But most people know me for my articles on creativity.

Want to get in touch? You can reach me personally at this email. harley.gwbell@gmail.com

Harley Bell making coffee in a campground.

Why Readers Visit My Blog

This is a space to find new ideas and inspiration.
My work focuses on three main topics:
Creativity: How can we become inspired?
Writing: How can we improve our craft?
Business: How can we find meaning in our work?

I think of this blog as a summary of everything I’ve learned. As long as I’m learning new things, I will keep sharing them here. Learning is what keeps this blog alive.