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Wanderlust (Chapter 02c): Narrative: The Backbone of Engaging Travel Writing

By Curtis Seven | September 24, 2023October 24, 2023 by Curtis Seven

Travel writing inhabits a storied realm between journalism and mythos—alchemy blending experiences into transportive tales. It empowers writers to share revelations that illuminate outer landscapes and inner vistas. This guidebook beckons like a storied map, ready to unfold rich travel writing and journaling chronicles—your steadfast companions on a sojourn of discovery, wonder, and self-expression. As we embark, we must lay the stones of our foundation—defining intentions amid the wilderness of experiences. This book is no…

Wanderlust (Chapter 02b): Description: The Paintbrush of Travel Writing

By Curtis Seven | September 17, 2023October 25, 2023 by Curtis Seven

Observation is not merely an aspect of travel writing; it is its lifeblood, the tool that transforms experiences into stories, bringing the world closer to the reader, one journey at a time. Travel writing is a form of storytelling, a rich narrative tapestry woven from the luminous threads of experiences gathered across continents and cultures. Among the most vibrant of these threads is an artful description, which empowers travel writers to imbue their chronicles with…

Wanderlust (Chapter 02a): Critical Elements of Travel Writing

By Curtis Seven | September 10, 2023October 25, 2023 by Curtis Seven

Critical Elements of Travel Writing Travel writing inhabits a storied realm between journalism and mythos—blending reportage, storytelling, and inner pilgrimage. It is a breed of creative nonfiction that empowers writers to share revelatory wayfaring experiences illuminating outer landscapes and inner vistas. When crafted with care, insight, and lyricism, travel writing offers readers a transportive-looking glass into undiscovered countries. Let us survey some signature elements of this rich genre: Observation: The Beating Heart of Travel Writing…

(Power Of Literacy) Chapter 02: Historical Perspectives of Reading

By Curtis Seven | September 3, 2023August 26, 2023 by Curtis Seven

From Stone Tablets to Digital Text: The Evolution of Written Language and Reading Exploring the annals of history, we trace the complex pathways of written language and reading, poised at the edge of a journey that spans millennia, cultures, and human creativity. Our exploration takes us back to when our forebears first etched symbols on cave walls and molded clay tablets. We then travel through distinct eras of growth to our modern age, where digital…

Wanderlust (Chapter 01e): Overview of the Book Structure and Contents

By Curtis Seven | September 3, 2023October 25, 2023 by Curtis Seven

This guidebook beckons like a storied map, ready to unfold rich tales of travel writing and journaling, your companions on a sojourn of discovery, wonder, and self-expression. Its structure mimics a meticulously planned expedition, each chapter a new terrain, each section further unfurling the landscape within you. As we step onto this literary path, we lay the stones of our foundation—defining intentions in this wilderness. This is no mere guidebook; it is a field kit…

Thoughts on the Life and Writing of Barry Lopez

By Curtis Seven | August 29, 2023September 4, 2023 by Curtis Seven

The Quiet Prophet: An Introduction to Barry Lopez By the tranquil waters of Minnesota’s many lakes, one often finds solace and inspiration in nature—a luxury I’ve never taken lightly. It reminds me of the eloquent words of Barry Lopez, a man whose pen dances to the natural world’s rhythm. Lopez, an environmental author with a rare knack for conjuring the majesty of landscapes through prose, deserves a spot on every thoughtful reader’s bookshelf. Starting his…

(Power Of Literacy) Chapter 01: Introduction to the World of Reading and Literacy

By Curtis Seven | August 27, 2023September 1, 2023 by Curtis Seven

The Map of Words: Unpacking the Importance of Literacy The Master Key: Literacy’s Role in Personal and Societal Development What does it mean to be literate? To be able to trace the contours of a word and perceive the image it paints? To explore the depth of ideas, the breadth of cultures, and the height of human imagination, all condensed into an array of black symbols against a white canvas? To navigate with confidence the…

Wanderlust (Chapter 01d): Importance and Relevance of Travel Writing and Journaling Today

By Curtis Seven | August 27, 2023October 25, 2023 by Curtis Seven

Importance and Relevance of Travel Writing and Journaling Today In an era where the world is at our fingertips, where we can virtually traverse continents in seconds, the relevance and importance of travel writing and journaling have never been more profound. These practices bridge the digital and the tangible, the virtual and the real, the observer and the participant. Travel writing, in its essence, is the art of capturing the spirit…

Wanderlust (Chapter 01c): Brief History of Travel Writing and Journaling

By Curtis Seven | August 20, 2023October 25, 2023 by Curtis Seven

Brief History of Travel Writing and Journaling Travel writing and journaling, two practices forever entwined, have been the faithful companions of explorers, wanderers, and dreamers since the first dawn of civilization. They have acted as the canvas upon which the vast tapestry of human experience is painted, the parchment where the narrative of our shared odyssey is lovingly inscribed. The roots of travel writing reach deep into the ancient soil of Egypt and…

Wanderlust (Chapter 01b): Definition of Travel Writing and Journaling

By Curtis Seven | August 12, 2023September 17, 2023 by Curtis Seven

Definition of Travel Writing and Journaling At their very essence, travel writing and journaling are not merely the art of capturing a journey but the alchemy of transmuting experience into a narrative, transforming the self, and exploring the seen and unseen world. They are the tangible and ethereal threads that weave together the rich tapestry of our existence, the vibrant hues of our emotions, and the intricate labyrinth of our thoughts. …