What I've Read in 2025 (So Far)
Below is a list of everything I've read so far this year. In June, I started reading the
Hello, friends.
I'm B.A. Burgess, a writer, writing facilitator, and hobby collector.
This is my personal log - an account of my writing, reading, and learning.
Every other Sunday, I send out the Sunday Dispatch. It's a short note (henceforth referred to as a digital postcard), project announcements, and links to posts you may have missed.
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-B.A. Burgess
Latest
Jun 17
Pilgrim Fowl Press is currently down
Relax. We've not been attacked by aliens from outer space
1 min read
Jun 16
My Simple Bullet Journal Setup
I know, I know. We’re all sick of hearing about bullet journaling. But, here’s the thing - it
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Jun 16
Andy Warhol, David Sedaris, and Fran Lebowitz
All the books I currently have on loan from the library
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Apr 20
44 People Are Watching My Course on Skillshare...Now...
If you’re one of them, feel free to say hi in the comments!
1 min read
Apr 20
The Link Is Fixed
Hello, friends.
If you read this blog post -
A Downloadable Children's Book MapIf you haven’t written
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Apr 15
3 Times
When Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring came out, I went to the theater to see it…three
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Mar 22
My Streak is Broken
On March 19th, I broke my streak.
I recently changed jobs. I went from a desk job to an on-your-feet-all-day
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Mar 18
A Downloadable Children's Book Map
If you haven’t written a children’s book yet, I highly recommend starting with a 32-page structure. Yes, you
2 min read
Mar 14
Write Your Children's Book With This Book Map
After publishing four children’s books and writing 15 or so other children’s stories that have yet to publish,
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Mar 14
Write Your Children’s Book With This Map
After publishing four children’s books and writing 15 or so other children’s stories that have yet to publish,
2 min read
Mar 12
What is "Fernando Learns About Asking" About?
In this book, Fernando is bored and wants to do fun things with his friends who live in and around
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Mar 10
3 Pieces of Writing Advice
I like to finish projects. In order to get the rush of finishing something, everything I do needs to be
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