The Vennie Divergence Newsletter | 4.2024
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Finding Your Unique Voice in Poetry
If you are trying to write like a poet who you admire, I want you to stop it.
Hello, poets! Today, let’s talk about your development as writers in finding and nurturing your own unique voice in poetry. It’s easy to fall into the trap of imitating styles or voices of poets we admire. While learning from others is valuable, the real magic of writing happens when you peel away layers of influence…
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The Vennie Divergence Newsletter | 3.2024
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The Vennie Divergence Newsletter | 2.2024
Issue #1
If you are reading this, that means you are subscribed to me, so thank you. This is the first issue of my new newsletter, “The Vennie Divergence.” My goal is to add value of curated content that will interest you. Feel free to leave comments and leave me a newsletter review, tips, requests or just say hi!
Creative Chronicles
My Current WIP (work in progress):
I have been diligently…
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Blister and Burn
My brother died two days before my birthday. March 12, 2021. It was sudden. It was devestating as my family had to make swift decisions we were not prepared for.
After he passed I didn’t pick up my guitar at all for mainly physical reasons which caused the emotional depression to become worse.
I grieved physically through my body, and the pain crippled me. My upper body joints locked up. I…
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The Art of Discernment: Avoiding Online Grifters
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What is Grifting?
Grifting, in its essence, refers to the act of swindling, often through deception and social manipulation. The term ‘grift’ has roots in early 20th-century slang and has evolved to encompass a range of fraudulent activities. Unlike straightforward theft or robbery, grifting is often characterized by its psychological and interpersonal tactics, involving…
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Nurturing the Soul: Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality and Personal Growth
For trauma survivors, spirituality and personal growth are two profound journeys that often intertwine, leading us into a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Let’s embark on a journey and explore the intersection of spirituality and personal growth, delving into practices like meditation, mindfulness, and gratitude. These practices serve as compasses guiding us toward…
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🆓 My Gift To You 🥳
Hello, my sweet friends. First let me tell you how grateful I am for your presence in this space. I appreciate your time, your attention and your never-ending support.
Please accept this free gift as a thank you.
Starting today, through Monday 11/27/2023, my latest book, “Keeper of Backwards Men” is FREE for download!
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I hope you enjoy this book. It is a culled collection of…
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This book contains a curation of thirty years of writing. Come take a ride through my life in the form of prose.
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Reinventing Me: Finding Purpose and Identity After Trauma
What happens when we reach a point where we feel in a good place of healing and ready to move forward from being rooted in our trauma? What happens in the process of getting there? Let’s delve into this transformative journey of emotional and psychological healing.
Acknowledgment and Acceptance: Before we can heal and move forward, we must acknowledge our struggles and accept them as part of our…
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Nether Narratives: NDE, Consciousness and the Human Genome
In this episode of my podcast, Nether Narratives, I explore the connection between consciousness, near death, and the human genome.
Are the places we travel in death part of our own imagination? What is our consciousness? Where does science believe it comes from? Let’s talk about it.
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30 Days of Spooky Poetry Challenge
Come join the Poetry Lights community as we take a 30-day poetry challenge, writing a poem a day based on a prompt. There is a raffle for some prizes for everyone who completes the challenge.
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Happy Halloween!
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Whispers Beyond Time: The Linda Stevenson Enigma
Nestled on 1402 South Lone Range Road, Linda Stevenson’s abode stood stoically amidst the solitary embrace of the Canipora Islands. A legacy carved in timber and tales, this two-story haven, sprawling over 7,000 square feet, had been crafted with love by Linda’s grandfather, Russell Stevenson.
Amidst the island’s tranquil woods, the cabin is but a quaint twenty-minute ferry ride away from the…
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How to Spot a Bad Person Versus Bad Behavior
At its core, the difference between labeling someone as a “bad person” and recognizing “bad behavior” lies in the difference between identity and action. A “bad person” implies a judgment about the entirety of an individual’s character, suggesting that they are inherently flawed or malicious. In contrast, “bad behavior” pertains to specific actions or patterns of actions that are undesirable,…
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Writing Prompt: Prose vs. Poetry
Let’s explore prose and how it differs from poetry.
Prose is written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without any specific rhythmic or metrical structure. It’s the typical style of writing used in novels, essays, and articles. Poetry, on the other hand, is a form of artistic expression that uses structured and rhythmic language, often with rhyme and meter. It’s more focused on evoking…
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Poetic Therapy: Scribbling Sanity and Rhyming Resilience
Hey there, fellow adventurers of the mind. Ready to dive into the enchanting world of poetry? Buckle up because we’re about to uncover how putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and crafting those verses can be your secret weapon for maintaining top-notch mental health. Yep, you heard that right—it’s like therapy, but with a side of rhymes and metaphors inspired by your brain cells. So,…
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