David B. Clear

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Cartoonist and writer | 28K followers on @Medium | World-wandering Vagabond | Chief Marketing Foghorn for https://t.co/Y5wU8tAjMI

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Dear Writer - Forget Talent. All You Need Is Stubbornness

3 weeks ago | writingcooperative.com | David B. Clear

Oh So ClearWriters keep writingWriters are weird. We often spend more time thinking “I should be writing” than actually writing. More time reading about writing than writing. And when we actually sit down to write, we often end up just pretending to look thoughtful. And if in that moment someone dares to ask how the writing is going, we stare at them as if they had just slapped our grandmother on the butt mid-prayer. Why is this so hard?! Well, duh. Of course it is. Writing is hard.
Not a Writer? Good. You’re Exactly Who Should Be Writing

1 month ago | writingcooperative.com | David B. Clear

Medium’s largest collection of advice, support, and encouragement for writers. We help you become the best writer possible. Follow publicationOh So ClearYour brain wants to be understoodDental floss isn’t just for dentists. Turtlenecks aren’t just for turtles. And writing isn’t just for writers. You see, writing when you’re a skilled wordsmith is like doing yoga when you’re already flexible. Sure, it’s nice. But you know who should really do yoga?
Not a Writer? Good. You’re Exactly Who Should Be Writing

1 month ago | medium.com | David B. Clear

Medium’s largest collection of advice, support, and encouragement for writers. We help you become the best writer possible. Follow publicationOh So ClearYour brain wants to be understoodDental floss isn’t just for dentists. Turtlenecks aren’t just for turtles. And writing isn’t just for writers. You see, writing when you’re a skilled wordsmith is like doing yoga when you’re already flexible. Sure, it’s nice. But you know who should really do yoga?
Imperfect Writing Is Worth Sharing

2 months ago | writingcooperative.com | David B. Clear

Medium’s largest collection of advice, support, and encouragement for writers. We help you become the best writer possible. Follow publicationOh So ClearBecause perfection is boringI’ve probably spent well over 20,000 hours in my life walking, but that doesn’t mean I can do it well.
Dear Writer - Hard Work Doesn’t Guarantee Quality

Mar 21, 2025 | writingcooperative.com | David B. Clear

Oh So ClearOr why your manuscript shouldn’t be old enough to voteEvery writer has, a some point, stared at their manuscript and thought, Oh man… I should’ve been a geologist instead. By the time I finish this, I’ll be older than the rocks I would’ve studied. And if you’re basing your writing expectations on literary history, you may be right. Some of the greatest writers of all time took years, even decades, to complete their work.
Dear Writer-Here’s Why Stories Are Better than Essays

Mar 7, 2025 | writingcooperative.com | David B. Clear

Oh So ClearThe power of narrative over expository texts“Don’t just stand there — do something!” Janet screamed, her cheek stinging from the sharp slap of the penguin’s flipper. Greg’s eyes narrowed, his finger jabbing at the tuxedoed troublemaker. “You’re going to regret that, you overgrown, waddling, flightless pigeon!”With dramatic flair, he reached for the weapon at his belt — only to clutch at thin air. His stomach sank. Only then did he realize the icy truth. He wasn’t wearing a belt.
Dear Writer - Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Bullshit

Feb 21, 2025 | writingcooperative.com | David B. Clear

Oh So ClearOr why intellectual honesty beats trying to bluff your way to successIf you’re writing fiction, it’s your job to make sh*t up. If you’re a politician, it might also be your job. If you’re a marketer, it’s a fine line. And if you’re writing a resume, we all know you’re stretching the truth anyway. But if you’re a blogger, there are a whole bunch of reasons why you should stick to reality — starting with the fact that once your readers stop believing you, they stop reading you.
Partnering with 3PLs

Feb 18, 2025 | autostoresystem.com | David B. Clear

Key takeaways , requiring efficient management for customer satisfaction. drive the majority of customers to buy again. , speeds up processing, and improves cost-efficiency in your returns handling. reduce waste and lower environmental impact. : real-world examplesThe growing importance of returns fulfillment Returns have become a significant challenge in e-commerce, with 30% of online orders being returned, compared to just 8% to 10% in physical stores.
How to Find the Will to Write

Jan 24, 2025 | writingcooperative.com | David B. Clear

Oh So ClearFind your “why”I often do things without knowing why. When I’m alone, I start talking to myself in voices that range from “bad impression of Batman” to “deranged cartoon squirrel.” When I step on a pebble, I immediately try to step on another one to get a matching feeling on my other foot. And when I don’t know what to do with my life, I casually waste a decade chasing a degree that now lives inside of a box somewhere.
How to Actually Have Some Writing Success (While Still Having Fun)

Jan 10, 2025 | writingcooperative.com | David B. Clear

Oh So ClearBe serious about the aim but playful about the processYour writing career is a lot like slow-cooking a whale stuffed with dynamite. Too serious? You’ll eventually end up with something technically edible but about as exciting as a tax form written in Sanskrit. Too playful? BOOM — you’re painting the neighborhood with pieces of raw whale blubber while watching your readers dive for cover behind their screens.