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YOCR #14 – The Art of Non-Conformity

In my Year of Creative Reading, I’ve gone away from my original goal of reading all 37 books on BuzzFeed’s creative reading list. I’ve gone so far afield that I’m now actively seeking alternate books on creativity, conducting searches for creativity and innovation on my library’s online catalog. “The Art of Non-Conformity” by Chris Guillebeau is one of the books I found this way. Being the sort who tends not to conform, the title attracted…

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YOCR #13 – Constructive Wallowing & Let’s Be Less Stupid

I have finished my Loft online class, having learned some of the ins and outs of plotting stories and novels, and am returning to my Year of Creative Reading. I’ve recently completed two books, “Constructive Wallowing” by Tina Gilbertson and “Let’s Be Less Stupid” by Patricia Marx. “Constructive Wallowing” was a surprise find in a bin at the Goodwill in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The book looked brand new and only cost me $1.50. It was…

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