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I write about writing, poetry, creativity and business.
Coffee and poetry
Each of these poems in an invitation to elevate your coffee drinking experience. There are also three writing prompts to inspire a poem of your own. This is an insider’s guide to coffee and poetry.
Unexpected lessons from 6 months of blogging
It took 6 months of blogging to answer 2 important questions.
Do I enjoy the process of blogging?
Do other people find value in my blog?
Becoming a nature poet in New Zealand: rewriting my poetry manuscript for the eighth time
I’m rewriting my poetry manuscript, Wild Altar. It was rejected recently. This made me think. Was there a valid reason?
I didn’t see it at first. But yes, the poetry could be better.
Wild writing
Our writing may be in danger of becoming too safe, too routine, too human. What could the forests, rivers and winds teach you about writing?
How could your writing become inspired from allowing wild, natural energy onto the page?
How to write a nature poem
Nature poetry brings us closer to the Earth. It reminds us of long forgotten spaces. A forest you used to walk. A tree that offered shade. A garden which sustained you. Nature poetry can conjure natural landscapes and invite them deep into your heart.
I Almost Gave Up Being A Writer
These 5 poems became beacons of hope in my darkest moments as a writer. They reignited my passion and reminded me why I couldn't give up
How To Write Without A Desk
Follow Harley, a digital nomad on a quest to live the life of a nomadic writer. Experience the challenges they face in constantly finding new places to sleep, work, and create.
Daydreaming Makes You A Better Writer
Discover the power of Deliberate Daydreaming for writers. Learn how to ignite your imagination, incubate ideas, and capture creative sparks. Unleash the magic of intentional daydreaming to fuel your writing journey.
5 writing tips I would give to my younger self
Advice from an old poet to their younger self: embrace imperfection, be patient with the writing process, experiment fearlessly, embrace constraints, and find fulfillment in the act of writing.
Wild Altar: a poetry book in progress
Discover the journey of creating 'Wild Altar,' a poetry book capturing the essence of New Zealand's landscape. Explore the challenges of writing, publishing, and the power of perseverance in the poetic process.
6 tips to write nature poetry
Explore the magic of nature as a muse for poetry. Embrace sensory detail, metaphor, and vulnerability to craft authentic and heartfelt nature poems. Let nature be your guide.
Introduction of a business poet
My name is Harley Bell and I’m going to become a business poet. In the summer of 2022, I decided to change my life. I committed to writing full time. I took an oath to share my poetry with the world. No matter what it took.